LANCASTER, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) (Nasdaq:EEI) has declared a six month dividend of 24 cents per share.

This is the 56^th consecutive dividend E & E has declared since becoming a publically traded company in 1987. The dividend is payable on or before February 13, 2015 to shareholders of Class A and Class B common stock on record as of January 30, 2015.

Headquartered in Lancaster, N.Y., E & E has completed thousands of projects for a wide variety of clients, including some of the most iconic, high-profile projects in the world. 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.

CONTACT: Mr. John Mye, P.E.
         Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer
         (716) 684-8060
         jmye@ene.com