Clients choose Raba-Kistner when a project is anticipated to impact natural resources. Our goal is always to provide the necessary natural resource protections while maintaining the project’s economic feasibility. We assemble a team of biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and engineers to meet our clients’ most challenging resource concerns.

Raba-Kistner’s services undertake wetland and Waters of the U.S. determinations and delineations. We specialize in preparing Section 404/401 Individual and Nationwide permits, as well as in developing and implementing wetland mitigation plans.

Private companies, individuals and public agencies must all comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This act prohibits the “taking” of federal and state-listed species. To avoid the costly consequences of noncompliance, our natural resource team evaluates proposed construction sites for their impact on threatened or endangered species.

For projects with federal funding or where a federal permit is required, a Biological Assessment is typically required. Other regulations, including the International Migratory Bird Treaty Act, are weighed in the evaluation. If the site’s impact to sensitive habitats is unavoidable, we provide a mitigation plan outlining conservation measures to minimize this impact.