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
FEATURED STAFF MEMBER
Mala Pattanayek
Senior Consultant
Ms. Mala Pattanayek is a consultant in toxicology and risk assessment with 20 years of experience in the field of environmental toxicology. She has executed and managed many ecological and human health risk assessments and has a successful track record of managing multiple-client projects.
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Advancing the state of the science in risk assessment, Integral scientists will present and chair sessions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) Foundation’s International Conference on Soils,...
David Revell Coauthors Shore & Beach Article “Applicability of Management Guidelines for Surfing Resources in California”
Integral’s David Revell, Ph.D., recently coauthored a paper on how to apply lessons learned in New Zealand to better manage and protect surfing resources in California and across the United States. The paper, “Applicability of management guidelines for surfing...
Coastal Conference: Integral to Present on Coastal Resiliency, Risk, and Adaptation at ASBPA
Integral Consulting staff Craig Jones, Ph.D., David Revell, Ph.D., Cheryl Hapke, Ph.D., and Patrick Friend, Ph.D., P.G., will discuss a variety of coastal-related topics at the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) National Coastal Conference....
