Our team of ecologists and biologists work together to assess and design solutions for each site-specific project which can be readily implemented by our professionals or yours. Our experts can help with wetland and stream permitting and mitigation; protected species compliance and permits; municipal environmental assessments for development; and designing reclamation strategies and plans.
Clean Water Act: Section 404 Compliance
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) protects water sources and regulates discharge of dredge or fill material into waters of the United States. Projects that fall into this category include infrastructure and fill for development, dams and mining projects, and other in-channel projects.
Waters of the U.S. Services
Desktop Assessments – Preliminary Review and Due Diligence
Stream and Wetlands Delineations
Jurisdictional Determinations – Approved and Preliminary
Texas Rapid Assessment Method (TXRAM)
Hydrogeomorphic Method (HGM & iHGM)
Impacts Analysis
Avoidance and Minimization Strategies
Section 401 and 402 Compliance – TCEQ
Section 404 (f) Exemptions
Section 404 Authorizations:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) and Pre-Construction Notification (PCN)
Letters of Permission (LOP)
Regional and Programmatic General Permits
Compensatory Mitigation
Permittee-Responsible Mitigation (PRM)
Mitigation Banking
Protected Species Compliance
Endangered Species Act Compliance
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 provides a framework to conserve and protect endangered and threatened plants and animal species and their habitats. To navigate this important piece of legislation, our team of biologists can assist with the following services:
Desktop Review
Habitat Assessments
Presence/Absence Surveys
Regional Habitat Conservation Plan (RHCP) creation and compliance
Section 7 Consultations
Section 10 Incidental Take Permits
Candidate Conservation Agreements, Agreements with Assurances (CCA/CCAAs)
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance
Bald and Golden Eagle Act
State Protected Species
Desktop Review
Habitat Assessments
Presence/Absence Surveys
Aquatic Resource Relocation Plans (ARRP)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The ultimate goal of the NEPA is to foster action that protects, restores and enhances our environment. This is achieved through the utilization of environmental assessments (EA) and environmental impact statements (EIS), which provide public officials relevant information to review and examine the potential environmental consequences of each proposed project.
Our team can assist with Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Environmental Information Document (EID) and Federal Emergency Management Agency Endangered Species Compliance or “FEMA Letters.”
Municipal Environmental Assessments
Counties and cities each have unique environmental assets and considerations that are subject to regulation. Our team routinely interacts with city and county authorities to facilitate and finalize necessary permitting and documentation for our clients.
Some of our most requested services are related to:
City of Austin and Travis County
Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) Survey and Due Diligence
Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI)
Erosion Hazard Zone Analysis
Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health
Municipal Development Code Compliance (e.g. Watershed Protection)
Land Stewardship Plans