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Local Services
Critical Issues Analysis
Evaluate physical and regulatory constraints to address potential impacts from project activities.
-Regulatory review
-Zoning analysis
-Desktop survey
-Resource identification
-Field reconnaissance
-Regulatory review
-Zoning analysis
-Desktop survey
-Resource identification
-Field reconnaissance
Natural Resource Survey
Identify and delineate protected natural resources using approved field methods, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Locate legally protected natural resources (State Waters, Waters of the U.S., etc.) at project sites.
-Wetlands
-Streams
-Waterbodies
-Cultural/Historic Resources
Locate legally protected natural resources (State Waters, Waters of the U.S., etc.) at project sites.
-Wetlands
-Streams
-Waterbodies
-Cultural/Historic Resources
Biological Survey
Conduct site investigations to determine if protected species, or suitable habitat, is present.
-Rare, threatened, endangered (RTE) plant/animal surveys
-Protected natural communities
-Biological monitoring
-Rare, threatened, endangered (RTE) plant/animal surveys
-Protected natural communities
-Biological monitoring
Permit Assisting
Prepare environmental permit applications by completing and compiling necessary documents.
-Section 404
-NPDES
-Land Disturbance
-Other federal, state, and local permits
Address environmental compliance standards required for project activities, as identified by local, state, and federal authorities (Local Issuing Authorities, GA EPD, USACE, etc.)
-Section 404
-NPDES
-Land Disturbance
-Other federal, state, and local permits
Address environmental compliance standards required for project activities, as identified by local, state, and federal authorities (Local Issuing Authorities, GA EPD, USACE, etc.)
Stream Analysis
Document stream characteristics, habitat, and geometry under natural conditions.
-Channel Measurements
-Organism passage
-Physical characteristics
-Water chemistry
-Aquatic habitat
-Channel Measurements
-Organism passage
-Physical characteristics
-Water chemistry
-Aquatic habitat
Erosion Inspection
CESSWI and GSWCC Level 1A inspector qualified to monitor ESC and Stormwater best-management practices.
Monitor BMP compliance:
-NPDES
-SWPPP
-Local Permits
-Other Regulations
Document site conditions and water quality to ensure projects follow approved permissions.
Monitor BMP compliance:
-NPDES
-SWPPP
-Local Permits
-Other Regulations
Document site conditions and water quality to ensure projects follow approved permissions.
Environmental Assessment
Phase I ESA --- Due diligence for innocent land owner protection.
-Records Review/ Interviews
-Site Inspection
-Report & Evaluation
Phase II ESA --- Sampling and testing for contaminated sites.
-Monitoring well install
-Soil and water sampling
-Coordinate lab analyses
-Records Review/ Interviews
-Site Inspection
-Report & Evaluation
Phase II ESA --- Sampling and testing for contaminated sites.
-Monitoring well install
-Soil and water sampling
-Coordinate lab analyses
Public Outreach
Coordinate with local, state, or federal agencies to assess details of projects and facilitate permitting.
Communicate with regulatory officials, groups, advisory commissions, and the public to address project concerns.
Prepare documents for public comment and present site-specific information to required parties.
Communicate with regulatory officials, groups, advisory commissions, and the public to address project concerns.
Prepare documents for public comment and present site-specific information to required parties.
Ecological-Stream Restoring
Restore ecosystems and streams with a focus on:
-Ecosystem enhancement
-Geomorphic stability
-Habitat creation
-Public benefit (e.g., recreation)
-Restored ecological & hydrological functions/values
-Floodplain resilience
-Ecosystem enhancement
-Geomorphic stability
-Habitat creation
-Public benefit (e.g., recreation)
-Restored ecological & hydrological functions/values
-Floodplain resilience
Vegetation Survey
Survey sites prior to land disturbing activities to document existing conditions and record vegetation characteristics.
Document plant density and tree sizes to ensure buffers are compliant with regulations and local ordinances.
Document plant density and tree sizes to ensure buffers are compliant with regulations and local ordinances.
Landscape Design
Using nature's blueprint, we will work with existing conditions to design a landscape that brings your vision to life.
Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes
Environmentally Focused Designs
Native Plant Establishment
Low-Impact Service
Minimizing disturbance by using resilient native plants to create healthy lawn-habitats.
Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes
Environmentally Focused Designs
Native Plant Establishment
Low-Impact Service
Minimizing disturbance by using resilient native plants to create healthy lawn-habitats.
Pristine Stream
Natural Resource Survey: Gravelly, cold-water stream with Brook Trout habitat.
Old Mill
Natural Resource Survey: Historically important mill house downstream from dam removal.
Native Garden
Landscape Design: Native grasses and wildflowers surrounding a walking path.
Pristine Stream
Natural Resource Survey: Gravelly, cold-water stream with Brook Trout habitat.
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