TRC Joins Marcellus Shale Coalition

Company Will Offer Environmental Consulting and Engineering Expertise to Coalition Partners


LOWELL, MA--(Marketwire - Mar 8, 2012) - TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRR) has joined the Marcellus Shale Coalition to support the responsible development of natural gas resources from the Marcellus and Utica geological formations. As an Associate Member, TRC will provide Coalition partners with environmental consulting and engineering expertise to help them successfully complete their projects and maintain compliance.

"At TRC, our goal is to provide unsurpassed value to our oil and gas clients by seamlessly delivering integrated, full-service support across our energy, environmental, and infrastructure business platform," said Scott Reed, Director of Oil and Gas Services. "The Marcellus Shale Coalition's dedication to the safe, environmentally responsible development of domestic energy sources that grow not only the local economy, but have the potential to impact the prosperity of our nation, is aligned with this goal, and we look forward to positively contributing to its mission."

TRC provides complete environmental and engineering services to the oil and gas industry, including frac water treatment; environmental due diligence and compliance management; air testing, modeling and permitting; pipeline permitting and inspection; LNG storage; road and bridge construction; health and safety planning; and local, state and federal agency consultation.

About TRC
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national engineering consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. For more information, visit TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com.

Contact Information:

Company Contacts:
Angela Cincotta
(978) 656-3594
acincotta@trcsolutions.com

Catherine Stanley
(978) 656-3538
cstanley@trcsolutions.com

Investor Contact:
Sharon Merrill Associates
(617) 542-5300
trr@investorrelations.com