A critical obstacle to developing any site is evaluating which regulations pertain to your site, understanding how these regulations affect your site plan, and obtaining the required permits needed to develop the site. Meeting the regulatory challenges presented by environmental agencies requires specialized knowledge and skillful negotiation. Utilizing a consulting firm with a vast amount of experience in governmental permitting will add substantial value to your project. HSA’s experienced natural resources staff, professional scientists, and permitting specialists work hand-in-hand with our engineers to design a "permittable" project that will be in compliance with the regulations, while providing the greatest economic return to our clients.
HSA’s approach to natural resources and permitting services is straightforward and proven effective. We evaluate properties for potential natural resource constraints, work with our engineers to develop a project that will provide the most economical return to the client, ensure compliance with the federal, state and local regulatory requirements by identifying the issues in the beginning of the design process, and obtain the necessary permits from regulatory agencies on time and within budget. If required, we can also design and monitor compensatory mitigation for natural resource impact.
Services provided:
- Army Corps of Engineers Section 10/404 Permit Applications
- Beach Revegetation
- Coastal/ Waterfront Development and Planning
- Dredge/Fill Analyses
- Environmental Impact Statements
- Floodplain Management and Studies
- NEPA Compliance and Documentation
- Stormwater Management
- Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
- Vegetation Management Plans
- Water Supply Consulting, Development & Protection
- Wetlands Services
- Wildlife and Habitat Evaluations