Category: Environmental

WDNR Assured Wetland Delineation Saves Time, Money

By Rob Wayne Wetland delineation may not be most people’s favorite topic to research. But if you are involved in any way in developing projects that affect the sites where they are proposed, wetland delineations can have unexpected impacts when they are required for your project. For the unfamiliar, wetlands – a k a bogs,… Read More »

Wetland Delineation: What it is and Why it Matters

Though bogs and swamps may not conjure up images of critical natural resources, it’s hard to overstate the role played by wetlands, as they’re collectively known. Wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including water purification, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and flood control. Wetland delineation is an essential tool for identifying wetlands’ presence… Read More »

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Updates

By Mitchell Banach, PG What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is a standardized method used by environmental professionals to identify the presence or likely presence of contamination from petroleum products or hazardous substances constituting a recognized environmental condition (REC) at the property and provide an opinion… Read More »