LANCASTER, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecology and Environment, Inc., (E & E) (Nasdaq:EEI) reported record revenues of $169 million for fiscal year 2011, including record revenues for the fourth quarter of $44.2 million. E & E also reported net income of $1.65 per share for the fiscal year and $.45 per share for the fourth quarter – again both records for the year and quarter.

E & E's record fiscal year ending July 31, 2011, had an earnings increase of 63% to $1.65 per share on revenues of $169.2 million compared to earnings of $1.02 per share on revenues of $144.1 million in the prior year.

"We'd like to thank our clients and our employees globally," said E & E president and CEO Kevin Neumaier. "This was a record year for our operations around the world. Although there are economic uncertainties in the world, it is clear that the world must move to more sustainable business and a globally sustainable economy. E & E is well-positioned to support this with our depth of knowledge and global experience."         

E & E has completed over 50,000 projects for a wide variety of clients in 113 countries, providing environmental solutions in nearly every ecosystem on our planet. E & E is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol EEI and the information contained in this press release is available on the Company's website at www.ene.com.

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