Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
ERG provides a broad spectrum of National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental planning and impact assessment services to federal agencies and in support of federally funded programs and projects. Our team of planners, scientists, engineers, compliance experts, and public engagement specialists supports all aspects of the NEPA process, including pre-scoping and initial planning, public scoping, field surveys, impact analysis, inter- and intra-agency coordination, public comment management, assessment of regulatory requirements (e.g., federal cross-cutters), and federal decision-making. We tailor our analyses to the project, developing concise and efficient environmental assessments for simpler, fast-tracked projects and robust, detailed environmental impact statements for more complex projects with significant impacts. In parallel, we lead or manage the environmental consultation processes throughout the environmental review. As applicable to the review, ERG also collects data and conducts field investigations, including wetland delineations and ecological surveys, and works with trusted subcontractors to provide additional services, including archeological and historic architectural investigations. Our NEPA team stays abreast of the frequent changes in the policy and regulatory landscape so we can help clients adapt and modify their NEPA programs to ensure they are meeting current requirements.
National Environmental Policy Act Services
- Project-specific reviews, including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements
- Program-level support (federal agency NEPA program development, refinement, and implementation)
- Public involvement and outreach
- Public comment review and response
- Use of ERG’s proprietary Comment Categorization and Analysis Tool (Comment CAT™) to provide streamlined support for large projects
- Development of comment-response documents
- Streamlined identification of unique comment topics and form letters
Other Environmental Planning and Assessment Support
- Non-NEPA environmental impact assessments, including environmental information documents and California Environmental Quality Act and other state “little NEPA” reviews
- Environmental due diligence and constraints analyses
- Development of training and guidance materials
- Geospatial analysis and geographic information systems
Studies and Consultations
- National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultations
- Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations
- Wetland delineations, botanical and ecological surveys
- Archeological investigations and archeological inventory studies (including coordination of specialized subcontractors)
- Regulatory applicability analyses
- Emissions modeling
Projects
Technical Assistance and Environmental Review Support to Help Communities Access Water Infrastructure Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Review Support for EPA Solid Waste and Recycling Grant Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WIFIA Engineering Feasibility Review Support
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Impact Statement for Rule to Expand Tug Escort Requirements in Puget Sound
Washington State Department of Ecology
Environmental Assessments for National Institute of Standards and Technology Campus Master Plans
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for a Suite of Projects to Mitigate Contaminated Transboundary Flows at the U.S.-Mexico Border
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Multimedia Environmental Compliance Assessment
U.S. Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services
Environmental Assessment for Relocation of the U.S. Navy’s Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Division
U.S. Department of Defense
Streamlined NEPA Implementation for EPA’s Community Grants Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Quick-Response Environmental Assessment for the NIH Animal Center Compressed Natural Gas and Expanded Photovoltaic System
National Institutes of Health
Environmental Impact Statement for Chilled Water System Improvements at National Institutes of Health Campus
National Institutes of Health
Support for FBI National Environmental Policy Act Implementation Regulations
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Service Area Leads
My lived experience growing up in a rural community showed me the importance of engaging disparate voices in developing sustainable solutions to address our most pressing environmental challenges. Now, as an environmental engineer and policy analyst, I am grateful that I can apply my experience to support a broad range of meaningful work, including advancing a circular economy, supporting clean energy solutions, and community engagement.
Federal agencies must consider and mitigate the effects of their actions on the natural and human environment. With evolving mission and regulatory requirements, community interest, and expanding inventories of natural and historic resources, fulfilling this responsibility can be challenging! I am proud to help my clients meet critical mission requirements while serving as stewards of our environment.
Much of my childhood was spent outdoors observing, collecting, and understanding the natural world. This early passion led me to study biology, communications, and environmental engineering, and ultimately to integrate them into my career in aquatic ecosystems. I have had great opportunities to work with outstanding people and manage large-scale projects across the U.S. I am passionate about delivering high-quality work products that meet and exceed expectations.
I believe in finding a balance between meeting our clients’ needs and responsible stewardship through efficient and streamlined approaches. I’m honored to be a team member at ERG, where innovation, agility, and communication are valued.
I am proud to work with such a talented team of engineers, scientists, and planners at ERG. Every day, my team seeks innovative and cost-effective solutions to help our clients resolve complex facility management challenges while fulfilling critical mission requirements.