Wetlands Evaluation
The Payne Firm is often called upon by companies to help negotiate their way through the Clean Water Act of 1972 (CWA), a large portion of which was dedicated to the preservation of America’s wetlands. By understanding the state and federal regulatory environments as well as the natural environment, we can help your company achieve its goals while keeping an eye on the financial bottom line.
 
The Payne Firm can determine if you have wetlands at the site in question using national and local databases and efficient, thorough site survey methods. This knowledge of wetland boundaries gives you the information you need to properly plan your development. The Payne Firm can also assist your engineer and builder in avoiding or minimizing adverse effects on wetlands, streams, and overall water quality.
 
The Payne Firm keeps abreast of new or changing legislation and can research those issues pertinent to your needs. Our reports are designed to present the relevant information in the most concise manner, with the use of executive summaries, informative tables, and dynamic figures. The Payne Firm can also perform ground water surveys, soil permeability studies, and conduct three-dimensional ground water flow modeling. These optional approaches could provide information that might minimize the costs of compensatory mitigation.