Wetland Delineations

In accordance with the Clean Water Act, any construction involving ground disturbance requires the evaluation of the site for wetlands and waterbodies (streams, drainage swales, ponds, etc.).
AK can perform wetland delineations in accordance with the appropriate state or federal agencies’ protocols.

Habitat Assessments

Habitat assessments may be required prior to construction of a project to determine the potential for impact to threatened or endangered species of plants or animals or their potential habitat.

AK can perform habitat assessments from simple walkover investigations to use of the Habitat Evaluation Procedure.

Environmental Project Management

Large development projects often encounter a variety of environmental issues that require the services of a dedicated environmental professional to manage the schedule, budget, and technical reports associated with the project. AK has experience managing all environmental aspects of large, complex projects.

Federal and State Permitting/Authorizations

AK can prepare the environmental information necessary to support applications for a variety of permits including, but not limited to, NPDES (construction stormwater and industrial wastewater discharge) permits, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Certificates, Federal Clean Water Act Section 401 and 404 permits, erosion and sediment control plan approvals, coastal area development permits, and stream encroachment permits.

Agency Coordination

AK can assist our clients in coordinating with the agencies to determine issues of concern early in the planning process. AK can prepare consultation letters, attend agency preapplication meetings and accompany agency personnel during onsite inspections.

Environmental Inspection

During construction of large projects it may be required by either the state or the Federal government that an environmental inspector should oversee construction. The inspector supervises construction activities assuring these activities are in compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

We can provide environmental inspection services to clients across the country. We have a wide-range of inspectors available to provide a high-quality service. 

Environmental Training

Due to the complexity of the state and federal regulations, environmental training is often provided to construction supervisors and equipment operators prior to commencement of construction. This training explains all the applicable regulations in common terms, points out any specific restrictions of certain areas, and insures that the laborers are familiar with the best management practices to be used during construction.

We can develop and present a training course suited for the needs of our client.

Endangered, Threatened, or Rare Species Surveys

When endangered, threatened, or rare species habitats are identified in a project area, the state or federal agency may request a field survey for the species of concern. AK can perform or manage these endangered species surveys for our clients. Surveys either performed or managed by our company include: Indiana bat, bog turtle, wood turtle, timber rattlesnake, barred owl, red shouldered hawk, upland sandpiper, freshwater mussels and fishes, small whorled pogonia, Eggert’s sunflower, Kneickson’s beaked rush, lady slipper species, and stiff cowbane.