Ecology
We help clients assess, manage, and mitigate ecological impacts associated with products, projects, or environmental practices. We combine our expertise in ecology, toxicology, and risk assessment with a practical and common sense approach to develop solutions that are targeted, strategic, and effective.
Ecological risk assessment
We conduct ecological risk assessments to support a variety of regulatory and product stewardship needs. Clients turn to us for technically robust analyses, strategic thinking, and the very best communication—and this is what separates us from other firms. We use our deep understanding of ecological processes to develop appropriately scaled and targeted analyses and management options.
Superfund | RCRA | Ecological Modeling | Ecotoxicology
natural resource damage assessment
From building a technically sound basis for evaluating injury, causation, and baseline, to quantifying losses, scaling restoration, and assisting with cooperative assessments, we develop defensible strategies for all phases of the natural resource damage assessment process. Our multidisciplinary team of ecologists, hydrogeologists, resource economists, and regulatory experts is known for strategic insights, technical depth, and the ability to communicate effectively with trustees and other stakeholders.
NRDA | Strategic Planning | Cooperative Assessment | Ecological Restoration | HEA | REA
impact assessment
We conduct environmental impact assessments to help our client assess and manage impacts from development projects. We design and implement efficient, science-based investigations to characterize baseline and model future conditions. Our subject matter experts in marine mammals, migratory birds, benthic invertebrates, fisheries, terrestrial ecology, and wetlands conduct targeted analyses to answer important questions and develop solutions that withstand regulatory and public scrutiny.
NEPA | CEQA | Endangered Species Assessments | Wetland Assessment | Invasive Species
ecological modeling
We develop and implement models to assess the ecological impacts of physical, chemical, or biological stressors. Our team intertwines our deeply rooted knowledge of ecology and ecosystem dynamics with our practical understanding of management needs to develop models that are effective in informing decisions. We support clients across the globe in conducting ecological risk assessments, using population and ecosystem models, to characterize potential impacts from products, legacy conditions, and future projects.
Landscape and Habitat Modeling | Population Modeling | Ecosystem Modeling | Food Web Modeling | NEPA | CEQA | Superfund | FIFRA
Emergency Environmental Response
When hazardous materials threaten the environment, rapid and informed action is critical. We support agencies and industry partners with emergency response services, including environmental monitoring, natural resource damage assessment, dispersant efficacy and tracking, and forensic sampling and analysis. From oil spills to wildfire cleanup, our team delivers science-based solutions with precision, coordination, and speed. Whether on-call or responding to emergencies, we bring field expertise, analytical rigor, and real-time data tools to mitigate impacts, support recovery, and provide the necessary data for agencies to make informed decisions on resource closures.
NRDA | Oil Spill Response | Forensic Sampling | Dispersant Monitoring | Water Quality | Fire Debris Cleanup
biological investigations
We conduct comprehensive marine and terrestrial biological studies to assess ecological health, monitor impacts, and support environmental decision-making. Our services span intertidal and benthic community surveys, fish migration and life-history studies, marine mammal and bird observations, and deep-sea and diver-based photoquadrat sampling. From Arctic fish surveys to Hawaiian coral reef assessments, we bring ecological insight to diverse environments—grounded in field expertise, taxonomic accuracy, and scientific rigor.
Benthic Surveys | Marine Mammal Monitoring | Intertidal Ecology | Bioaccumulation Studies | Fish Migration | Photoquadrat Sampling
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