Permitting and review can be complex, confusing and time consuming. We know the regulations, the process, and the people at the local, state, and federal level. Leverage SCJ’s knowledge and long-standing relationships to obtain your required permits in an efficient and streamlined fashion. We have years of experience with environmental permitting for projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We have developed critical relationships with agency staff, allowing projects to start with a strong foundation of trust.

SCJ’s soil scientist can easily visualize what’s going on under the ground and how water and heat moves through soil, something that is a mystery to most of us. By using historic data, mapping soils and landscapes, soil assessment and more, data is gathered about how permeable the soil is and whether native or fill. This provides valuable information for such things as sewer system designs, landscaping, site development and more. Soil information is a valuable tool for developing low impact strategies for private and public sector projects.

Hmmm….is it a wetland or not? Determining this is critical to knowing what land you have available for your project and what, if any, special environmental regulations will apply. SCJ’s Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) has many years of experience with all aspects of wetlands assessments, including delineation, classification, inventory, permitting, mitigation, erosion control, hydrologic monitoring, enhancement and restoration.

Shorelines are one of the most treasured assets we have, and SCJ knows the regulations that protect these areas can be overwhelming. Taking shoreline inventories, evaluating ecosystems, coordinating community visioning and public participation, determining forest practices, assessing public access, analyzing the cumulative impact, and crafting restoration plans is a lot to coordinate in one comprehensive shoreline master plan. We also help private land owners with shoreline assessment, and understanding the regulations, so they know their options. Whether you need a project manager or help with a single technical issue, our team members have the expertise and experience you need.

At SCJ we strive to improve project efficiency and overall sustainability, and LEED promotes a whole-building/whole-site approach. Three SCJ staff are LEED AP BD+C certified, and another team member is a certified Professional Soil Scientist and Professional Wetlands Scientist. We are well positioned to help you reduce your project’s environmental footprint and help it become LEED certified.

Phase I environmental site assessments are a critical step in the due diligence process for real estate transactions. During Phase II, actual samplings are taken of such things as soil, groundwater and more. SCJ is ready with a team of experienced specialists to help you assess risk and environmental status.