As trusted advisors, raSmith’s ecological team brings decades of experience guiding clients in Wisconsin, Illinois, and the broader Midwest through complex environmental and regulatory challenges. Our professionals assess, protect, and restore natural resources, such as wetlands, waterways, and threatened and endangered species, while aligning with project goals and timelines. Because ecological involvement varies from site to site, we identify potential environmental factors early to evaluate feasibility, permitting requirements, and design implications. This proactive approach allows us to integrate ecological expertise into broader civil and structural engineering efforts, helping clients achieve compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. By bridging the gap between project objectives and natural resource protection, raSmith delivers practical, science-based solutions that support both development and environmental stewardship.
What is Ecological and Environmental Consulting?
Ecological and environmental consulting focuses on evaluating and managing how human development interacts with natural ecosystems. These services identify sensitive resources such as wetlands, waterways, wildlife habitats, and native vegetation to help clients design and build responsibly. As a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, raSmith integrates ecological science, regulatory expertise, and practical design solutions to balance environmental protection with project goals. Our specialists guide clients through assessments, permitting, and restoration planning to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Why Ecological and Environmental Consulting Matters
Understanding and addressing ecological factors early in a project reduces risk, prevents costly delays, and supports long-term environmental health. Proactive consulting promotes sustainable site design, preserves biodiversity, and enhances community resilience against challenges such as flooding and habitat loss. By partnering with an experienced civil and environmental engineering firm like raSmith, clients gain a trusted advisor who ensures that development objectives align with environmental stewardship and regulatory expectations.
Ecological and Environmental Services
raSmith’s ecological team provides a comprehensive range of services to help clients protect, restore, and responsibly develop natural resources across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Our expertise spans field studies, regulatory permitting, and ecological design.
Field Surveys and Assessments
Our team conducts detailed surveys to document existing site conditions and evaluate sensitive habitats, vegetation, and wildlife communities.
- Botanical surveys
- Vegetation surveys, including rare plant surveys
- Wildlife surveys
- Rare species surveys and habitat assessments
- Tree inventories
- Plant community mapping and assessment
- Environmental Assessments (EAs)
- Utility corridor environmental services
Wetland and Waterway Services
We identify, assess, and permit wetlands and waterways to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting sustainable site design.
- Wetland delineation
- Wetland functional assessments
- Wetland and waterway permitting
- Wetland restoration and mitigation
Restoration and Design Planning
Our ecological specialists design and monitor restoration projects that enhance biodiversity, improve habitat quality, and protect natural resources for the long term.
- Ecological restoration design
- Native planting design
- Natural Resource Protection Plans (NRPPs)
- Restoration site monitoring
- Stewardship plans
