Biological Resources

Our biological resources and land management group assists clients in evaluating and managing wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat, endangered species, and shoreline resources. Our scientists work with project engineers, architects, and planners to resolve permitting issues and facilitate responsible, practical land management and development. Through our excellent reputation and relationships with permitting agencies, we help clients develop project alternatives and design successful mitigation.

We keep current with the latest changes in federal, state, and local permitting requirements, including preparation of Biological Assessments, wetland delineations, and federal guidance for development of mitigation alternatives. Our biologists are experts at negotiating complex permit requirements to obtain approvals and develop workable solutions to permit challenges. From the initial field investigations through permit review, our staff demonstrates a high level of accuracy, integrity, and competence, resulting in an efficient permitting process. In addition to permitting, other work types include:

Wetland Delineations and Critical Area Studies
Wetland Mitigation Plans
Stream Evaluations and Fish Habitat Assessments
Stream Restoration Designs
Biological Assessments for Endangered Species Act Compliance
Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Management Plans
Wetland Mitigation Banking
Restoration Planning
Invasive Plant Surveys
Shoreline and Estuarine Restoration
Scientific Expert Witness and Testimony