WHAT WE OFFER
Regulatory Compliance and Ecological Integrity
EcoAssets Environmental specializes in comprehensive shoreline services, ensuring regulatory compliance and ecological integrity for development and restoration projects along Washington State's extensive marine and lake coastlines.
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Expert shoreline risk assessments and nearshore vegetation surveys
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Shore-friendly design certification
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OHWM determinations and shoreline mapping to support permitting, variances, setback compliance, and property boundary clarification
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Alternative analysis and marine species effects evaluation
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Regulatory navigation and permitting support
Protect, Assess, Enhance
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to protect, assess, and enhance marine and lake shorelines, ensuring environmental integrity and regulatory compliance:
Marine Shoreline Risk Assessment: Evaluating potential hazards to develop strategies for risk mitigation.
Alternatives Analysis: Required for making informed design choices on shoreline protection methods.
Shoreline Management Act Compliance: Navigating setback requirements to ensure project alignment with state regulations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requirements: Adhering to federal guidelines for construction and restoration activities.
Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) Determination: Essential for defining property boundaries and regulatory compliance.
Shoreline Mapping: Detailed cartographic services to support planning and decision-making.
Shoreline Nearshore Vegetation Surveys: Assessing plant life to inform ecological restoration and conservation strategies.
Marine Species Effects Analysis: Studying potential impacts on local wildlife to guide environmentally responsible actions.
Overwater Structure Consultation: Providing expert advice on the design and placement of structures to minimize ecological disruption.
Environmental Stewardship
Ecological Preservation and Community Support Washington State's 28,000 miles of marine and freshwater shorelines are vital ecological and community resources. At EcoAssets Environmental, we focus on preserving these treasures through strategic stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Collaborative Regulatory Facilitation
We collaborate with engineers and regulatory agencies at all levels—state, federal, and local—to streamline your development or restoration projects. Our team guides you through understanding your obligations, data gathering, environmental assessments, and securing necessary permits.
Ensuring Project Success
By partnering with us, your projects meet rigorous environmental regulations while enhancing the sustainability and recreational value of Washington’s shorelines.