Regulatory Consultation

Williams Creek Consulting has a diverse team of biologists, ecologists and engineers with extensive experience in natural resource regulations and an unique understanding and appreciation of our ecological systems. Williams Creek continues to work with a diverse client base to plan sustainable projects balancing project goals with preservation and restoration of natural areas.

Natural Resource Assessment

Natural Resource Assessments inventory ecological resources on a project site to provide valuable information regarding wetlands, endangered species, wildlife habitat, floodplains, and associated permit requirements along with an assessment of the implications of these resources for the proposed project. Utilizing the information collected in the Natural Resource Assessment, Williams Creek can assist to minimize impacts and incorporate significant natural features into a site design.

Wetland delineations are routinely prepared as part of a thorough Natural Resource Assessment. Williams Creek’s professional staff is well trained in providing accurate wetland delineations using the current practices acceptable by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and based upon the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual.

Natural Resource Impact Permitting and Mitigation

Through active participation in local and state government planning groups and federal regulatory rule committees along with years of hands on experience, Williams Creek has built a solid reputation in preparing natural resource impact permit applications including wetlands, streams, rivers, floodways, floodplains, and tree removal. Utilizing this extensive experience and reputation, Williams Creek can assist in identifying a permit strategy for the project which meets the goals and schedules while maintaining solid links to the local community.

Mitigation is required for projects with unavoidable impacts to natural resources as part of the permitting process. Our unique design-build-maintain approach utilizes our diverse staff to provide a cost-effective and practical solution to mitigation needs. Our connections within a local community provide opportunities to work with watershed groups and park districts to meet mitigation goals of a project while providing a long-term asset to the community.