Environmental Compliance

Successfully securing regulatory approval for complex projects.

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Navigating environmental regulations requires experience, knowledge, patience & tact.

In today's complex regulatory landscape, securing approvals for environmental projects is crucial yet challenging. PCI Ecological's experienced compliance team excels in guiding clients through this intricate process, ensuring timely and cost-effective project implementation. Our approach begins with a deep understanding of client objectives, followed by early identification and resolution of potential compliance issues. This proactive strategy, combined with our strong relationships with regulatory agencies, saves time and money while protecting natural resources. 

PCI Ecological's comprehensive experience—from project conception to long-term monitoring—gives us unique insights into real-world challenges, enabling us to deliver successful outcomes for a wide range of public and private clients.

Our environmental compliance services include:

  • Regulatory compliance coordination and streamlined permitting programs

  • CEQA and NEPA analysis, documentation, and compliance management

  • Acquisition of federal, state, and local permits

  • Public outreach and stakeholder engagement facilitation

  • Environmental impact assessment and mitigation planning

  • Agency coordination and site visit management

WHERE OUR EXPERTISE MAKES AN IMPACT

  • Navigation of complex regulatory requirements across multiple agencies to secure necessary approvals for ecosystem restoration and enhancement  projects, including preparation of detailed permit applications, mitigation plans, and monitoring protocols while ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental laws.

  • Expert development of a full range of California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance documents for natural resource enhancement projects and both large-scale and small-scale infrastructure projects. 

  • Expert guidance on projects affecting protected species and their habitats, including surveys, impact assessments, mitigation planning, and agency coordination to ensure regulatory compliance while meeting project objectives and supporting species recovery goals.

  • Development of public outreach and educational materials.

  • Professional assessment and documentation of wetland boundaries using approved methodologies, coupled with strategic permitting approaches to navigate local, state, and federal regulations while facilitating project implementation and ensuring wetland protection.

  • Development and implementation of strategic frameworks to maintain or improve water quality through comprehensive monitoring programs, pollution prevention measures, and targeted interventions, incorporating both structural and non-structural BMPs.

  • Comprehensive assessment of environmental impacts from proposed public works projects, including analysis of alternatives, mitigation planning, and public engagement to ensure compliance with environmental regulations while meeting community needs.

  • Strategic navigation of complex regulatory requirements for construction in coastal zones, including coordination with multiple agencies, preparation of technical studies, and development of mitigation measures to protect sensitive coastal resources.

  • Develop and implement efficient and effective ecological permitting strategies for projects of all sizes ranging from traditional infrastructure to wildland restoration serving private clients, government agencies, and NGOs.

  • Development of long-term environmental sustainability goals and metrics, coupled with regular monitoring and reporting systems to track progress and demonstrate environmental stewardship while meeting regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Featured Environmental Compliance Projects

  • Jenner Headlands Preserve

    Jenner Headlands Preserve Access Design

    PCI Ecological was retained by the Wildlands Conservancy for planning and design of initial public access features for this 5,630‐acre Preserve.

  • Roys Redwoods

    Roy’s Redwood Preserve Valley Restoration

    Roy's Redwoods is an iconic preserve in West Marin County. This project restores the site through ecological renewal and improved trail design, addressing soil damage, enhancing watershed function, and creating sustainable access to the old-growth grove.

  • Sebastopol Culvert Replacement & Habitat Protection

    This project replaced a failing culvert on a private driveway in western Sebastopol while enhancing critical habitat for endangered California freshwater shrimp. The work balanced residential access needs with environmental protection, creating a sustainable solution that improves watershed connectivity and provides enhanced aquatic habitat.

  • Garcia River Estuary Salmonid Habitat Enhancement

    The river, floodplains, wetlands and estuary surrounding the Garcia River, located 40 miles south of Fort Bragg, support important coastal habitat, plants and wildlife, including a variety of special-status species. The watershed has lost 95% of its original winter salmon habitat and hosts one of the region’s few remaining independent wild coho populations.

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At PCI Ecological, our team of dedicated professionals brings creativity, talent, and a deep understanding of the environment to each project. Every undertaking moves forward with a healthy balance between the needs of stakeholders, government agencies, and the land itself.

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Carrie Lukacic

Carrie Lukacic
Principal Environmental Planner
carrie@pcz.com | 707.827.8916