Services
Environmental impact assessment, permitting, natural resources, and sustainability
Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs)
Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUARs)
Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Project Teams and Special Studies
Compliance Assessment
Tiered Evaluation
Density Transfer
Shoreland Protection
Density Increase Multipliers
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessment
Climate Mitigation
Climate Adaptation
Environmental Review
Service
I prepare environmental review documents to meet the needs of project proponents, government units, and state and federal regulations.
Background
Over 100 Environmental Reviews
Over 80 Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs)
16 Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUARs)
4 Federal Environmental Assessments (EAs)
Teaming on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Approved by 62 Government Units
Shoreland Evaluation
Service
Shoreland rules affect land use within 1,000 feet of lakes and 300 feet of streams. I advise project designers, evaluate development designs, and submit shoreland reports for consent to proceed. Shoreland PUDs allow density transfers and density increases.
Background
28 Years
31 Projects
30 Lakes
6 Lakes
Approved by 20 Government Units
Environmental Permitting
Service
I help Clients navigate regulatory complexity by applying broad knowledge of permitting at local, state, and federal levels.
Background
30 Years in Environmental Studies and Permitting
Land Development - Renewable Energy - Transportation
Site Suitability and Permitting Studies in 18 States
Wetland Permits - Site Permits - Conditional Use Permits
Conservation Planning
Service
I assist local governments and landowners in sustaining natural plant communities for wildlife and natural heritage values. Services range from wildlife assessment and habitat enhancement plans to native wildflower pollinator gardens.
Background
Natural resource prioritization and protection
Vegetation management and restoration
Prairie and pollinator seed mix specifications
Native seeding and planting specifications
Wetland and wildlife habitat enhancement
Climate Change / Greenhouse Gases
Service
Minnesota now requires every environmental review document (all EAWs and AUARs) to assess climate change and quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. I help clients meet these new requirements, adopted in December, 2022.
Background
Climate change / GHGs addressed in EAWs since 2020
Bloomington Sustainability Commissioner, 2017-2021
Bloomington Climate Action Plan team member
Active in climate change organizations since 2013