Environmental Services

Communities today face increasingly complex environmental challenges—from protecting clean water and species at risk to navigating overlapping permitting requirements for their development needs. Consor’s environmental specialists help our client partners tackle these challenges head-on, offering practical, science-driven solutions. Our work guides the implementation of development initiatives while protecting ecological and human health—and accounting for the full range of social, cultural, and economic factors.

Working across the United States and Canada, our in-house team supports projects through every phase, from baseline assessments and design studies to permitting support and construction monitoring. With deep expertise in impact assessments, mitigation planning, and regulatory compliance, our experts collaborate seamlessly with the broader engineering and advisory teams at Consor to deliver integrated, sustainable, and resilient solutions that move communities forward.

Our Services

Impact Assessments

NEPA Documentation
Environmental Impact Statement/Study
Wetland/Waters/Floodplains
Acoustics, Noise, and Vibrations
Air Quality
Hazardous Materials
Ecological Resource Inventories
Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Evaluations
Rehabilitation and Monitoring
Environmental Site Assessment
Community Impacts
Socio-cultural Effects Evaluations
Risk Assessment

Environmental Permitting and Planning

USACE Section 401/404/408 Permitting
US Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7 and 10 Permitting
US Coast Guard Bridge Permitting
International Boundary and Water Commission Permitting
Species at Risk
Canadian Federal/Provincial/Municipal Environmental Legislation
State Environmental Resource Permitting
Public Workshops
Feasibility Studies
Siting and Due Diligence
Master Planning
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Evaluations
Traffic and Safety Studies
Public Engagement and Outreach
Built Heritage/Cultural Heritage
Archaeology

Integrated Water Management and Planning

Baseline Characterization Studies for Surface Water and Groundwater – Field Monitoring (Streamflow, Aquifer Testing, Water Quality) and Desktop-based Modelling (Water Balance and Mixing Models)
Effects Assessments and High-Level Mitigation and Resiliency Planning

Hydrotechnical Design Support

Hydrologic and/or Hydraulic Modelling Analyses for Crossing Structures and Channel Stabilization Works
Civil Engineering and Stormwater Management Studies
Water Quality Modelling and Treatment Analyses

Water-Related Permitting and Construction Services

Permitting and Regulatory Approval Support
Environmental Monitoring and Inspection During Construction

Featured Experts

Jeff Novotny, PE, AICP, RSP1

Jeff is an engineer, certified planner, and road safety professional with more than two decades of experience in transportation planning, environmental documentation, and corridor studies. He has led NEPA efforts on major highway and interchange projects, including environmental impact statements (EIS), social and cultural effects evaluations, and public outreach for high-profile, sometimes controversial, projects. Based in Florida, Jeff brings a deep understanding of how planning and environmental review work together to move projects forward.

“I’ve always been drawn to the front end of projects where we shape the big decisions and set up future infrastructure initiatives for success. Environmental review is a critical step in that process, and it’s something we do really well at Consor. It’s not just about environmental clearances—it’s about serving as good stewards for our clients and communities with purpose.”

Heather Melcher

Based in Toronto, Heather joined Consor to lead the expansion of our environmental services practice in Canada. With decades of experience, she specializes in aquatic and terrestrial ecology, species at risk, and environmental impact assessments for land development, aggregates, transmission corridors, oil and gas, and transportation projects. She has worked extensively with private sector clients and brings deep knowledge of Canadian and provincial environmental legislation and permitting.

“What drives me is helping clients see the whole picture—how surface and groundwater moves and is connected to habitats, how systems respond over time. We bring science and practicality together to design smarter projects.”

Kerry Winkler

Kerry brings deep experience as a NEPA practitioner and environmental planner. Her background includes environmental permitting and documentation for major federal and state infrastructure projects, including roadways, pipelines, and bridges. She has managed impact assessments involving air quality, traffic noise, endangered species, and hazardous materials. Kerry has been instrumental in growing Consor’s in-house environmental capabilities across the United States. She is based in Texas and brings a strong focus on early coordination and relationship-driven project delivery.

“I’ve spent my career working with agencies, landowners, and communities to navigate the process, and I’ve learned it’s all about relationships. Good environmental work clears a path for good infrastructure, and I’m passionate about getting it right without slowing things down.”

Andrew Forbes

Andrew joined Consor to lead water services in Canada, tasked with helping build a powerhouse team of Canada-based water experts. His goal is cultivating a practice that delivers high-quality environmental consulting services across multiple sectors by leveraging Consor’s leading United States-based water resource engineers and scientists, growing the Canadian environmental business, and building strategic partnerships with other local, like-minded consulting firms. Andrew has worked in the environmental consulting industry for more than 20 years, having served as a technical lead, project manager, and project director on a wide range of water quality, hydrotechnical, and fluvial geomorphic investigation projects for both public and private clients.

“My focus as a consultant and business lead has always been on client service; making sure that, as a team, we fully deliver on projects and always provide our clients and partners with practical, meaningful advice and technically sound solutions.”