Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
ERG provides a broad spectrum of National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental planning and impact assessment services to clients including federal and state agencies. Our multidisciplinary team of planners, scientists, engineers, cultural and natural resources specialists, compliance experts, and public engagement specialists supports the full life cycle of environmental review and consultation—from early planning and scoping through decision-making and implementation. We tailor our approach to the scale and complexity of each project, developing concise and efficient documentation for routine or fast-tracked actions, and robust, detailed analysis for complex projects with the potential for significant impacts. In parallel, ERG leads and manages required environmental consultations, coordinating closely with federal, state, Tribal, and local partners to support timely, informed decisions. Our team closely tracks changes in environmental policy and regulations, helping clients adapt and modify their programs to evolving requirements.
National Environmental Policy Act Services
- Project-specific NEPA reviews, including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements
- Program-level NEPA support, including federal agency NEPA program development, refinement, and implementation
- Public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and inter- and intra-agency coordination
- 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
Cultural Resources Management Support
- National Historic Preservation Act Sections 106 and 110 compliance
- Archaeological and historic architectural investigations
- National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark evaluations and nominations
- Programmatic Agreements and Memoranda of Agreement
- Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans
- Heritage Asset Tracking and Reporting
- Tribal outreach and consultation support
- Consulting party and stakeholder outreach
Natural Resources Management Support
- Natural resources consultation support
- Endangered Species Act Section 7 (Biological Assessments)
- Coastal Zone Management Act (Consistency Determinations)
- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Essential Fish Habitat Assessments)
- Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act
- Marine Mammal Protection Act
- Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans
- Wetland delineations, botanical and ecological surveys
Other Environmental Planning and Assessment Support
- Non-NEPA environmental impact assessments, including environmental information documents and other state-level reviews
- California Environmental Quality Act
- Washington State Environmental Policy Act
- Environmental due diligence and constraints analyses
- Development of training and guidance materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Geospatial analysis and geographic information systems
- Regulatory applicability analyses
- Emissions modeling
Projects
NEPA Reviews and Facilitation for Pentagon Master Plans
Washington Headquarters Services
Environmental Impact Statement for Rule to Expand Tug Escort Requirements in Puget Sound
Washington State Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Support for EPA Solid Waste and Recycling Grant Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Technical Assistance and Environmental Review Support to Help Communities Access Water Infrastructure Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WIFIA Engineering Feasibility Review Support
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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.