Wetlands link terrestrial and aquatic environments and provide valuable functions for fish, wildlife and the public. ARCADIS' wetland assessment and mitigation services support commercial development, natural resource damage (NRD) claims and other environmental initiatives.
With experience throughout the U.S., our engineers, hydrologists, geologists, biologists and wetland scientists bring the benefits of applied innovation to mitigation projects. ARCADIS' success with contaminated sediments adds another dimension of specialized expertise.
Our wetlands-related services include:
- On-the-ground wetland boundary delineations and characterizations
- Design and implementation of wetland mitigation plans and wetland assessment and restoration plans
- Identification and assessment of plant communities
- Surveys/inventories of small mammals, avian and herpetological species, and fish and macroinvertebrate communities
- Creation of wetlands to develop natural sustainability
- Restoration of freshwater and tidal wetlands
- Design and implementation of enhanced wetland functions and values
- Negotiation and advocacy with federal and state regulators
- Wetlands permitting
- Mitigation-related wetlands monitoring
- Expert testimony at judicial hearings
- Contaminated sediment management
Sound science, prudent remediation
ARCADIS knows how to support a range of wetland mitigation alternatives, from "no action" to wetlands creation, restoration or enhancement. To make our determinations, we consider:
- Ecological risk assessments
- Habitat characterizations
- Fish and wildlife inventories
- Endangered species surveys
By understanding the chemical and physical processes affecting wetlands, ARCADIS crafts smart solutions to mitigate the impacts of upland activities on adjacent water bodies.