Every project begins with a careful review of your goals, your property, and the regulatory conditions that may affect what can be built, restored, or permitted. We start by listening to your ideas, then visiting the site to assess environmental conditions such as tidal and freshwater wetlands, bluffs, dunes, and other significant features. From there, we provide a clear evaluation of the site and your options, whether you are considering development, restoration, permitting, or compliance work.
Based on that assessment, we help define a practical path forward. That may include identifying a workable building envelope, evaluating permit feasibility, designing an approvable plan, addressing erosion or shoreline concerns, planning marine structures, or managing the permit process from application through agency review. Throughout the project, we act as your guide and coordinator, working with you and your other professionals to move the process forward efficiently and responsibly.
Wetland Delineation
Wetland Delineation of Tidal and Freshwater Wetlands
Identification of wetland vegetation that can trigger the need for wetlands permits.
Determinations and delineations of tidal, brackish, and freshwater wetland boundaries.
Evaluation and verification of previously delineated wetland boundaries.
Environmental Permitting
Permit Acquisition for Residential and Commercial Projects
New homes, house additions, garages, decks
Swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts
Sanitary systems, including I/A OWTS; drinking water wells; and public water service
Private and commercial marina boat docks, lifts, and moorings; dredging
Bulkheads, retaining walls, groins, jetties
Bio-logs, fill/plantings, erosion control mats
Bluff, beach, and dune restoration and nourishment
Relocation of threatened waterfront homes
Wetland enhancement and restoration
Subdivisions and zoning variance
Property Evaluation
On-site Assessment and Evaluations of Properties
Determine presence and extent of tidal and freshwater wetlands.
Identify inhabitant flora and fauna and other significant environmental attributes.
Establish building envelopes, incorporating both zoning and environmental setbacks.
Assess the process of securing environmental permits.
Design approvable development or restoration plan.
Planning & Management
Environmental Planning and Management
Preparation of management plans for beach, bluff, and wetlands restoration or enhancement including design of plantings plans and monitoring programs.
Development of erosion control management initiatives, incorporating the use of conventional structures and/or progressive ‘living shoreline’ alternatives.
Design of docking facilities for private residences and commercial marinas.
Analysis, synthesis, and refinement of development concepts and site plan preparation for subdivisions of private and commercial properties.
Violation Remediation
Rectification of Environmental Violations
Evaluation of property to determine appropriate methods of remediation.