Ecology & Waterways

ecology & waterways

CFS ecological services can lead the identification, evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation of impacts to the sensitive aquatic and terrestrial resources that may be involved with your project. We specialize in navigating the federal, state, and local regulations utilizing our foundational relationships with regulatory agencies to provide prudent and effective permitting solutions. We have innovative approaches to addressing the ever-changing regulatory environment to ensure project success and work to achieve a balance between the protection of our natural resources and the goals and success of your project. Our expertise includes:

















Wetland Determinations, Delineations, and Assessments
Wetland and Waterway Permitting and Mitigation Design
Sections 401 and 404 of CWA
Regulated Floodway Permitting and Mitigation
CWA Rule 5 and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Preparation and Updates
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) Preparation and Updates
Local Floodplain, Flora and Fauna, and Legal Drain Permitting
Stream Quality Assessments
Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
Headwater Habitat Evaluation Index (HHEI)
Stream Bank Stabilization and Enhancement Design
Wetland and Stream Mitigation Site Monitoring
Floristic Quality Assessments (FQA)
Rare and Endangered Species Surveys
Habitat Restoration, Mitigation, and Enhancement Planning