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Balancing Environmental Stewardship With Project Success

Environmental considerations are part of nearly every infrastructure project. From wetlands and threatened species to permitting and stormwater compliance, addressing these requirements early helps reduce risk, avoid delays, and support successful project delivery.

HLR's environmental professionals work alongside engineers, planners, and public agencies to identify constraints, develop practical solutions, and guide projects through complex regulatory processes while protecting natural resources.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Protecting and Restoring Valuable Environmental Assets

Healthy natural areas provide important environmental, ecological, and community benefits. HLR helps clients restore, manage, and maintain natural resources while supporting long-term sustainability goals.

Services Include:

• Wetland restoration and management
• Prairie, savannah, and streambank restoration
• Native area maintenance
• Invasive species identification and control
• Prescribed burn coordination
• Long-term stewardship planning

PERMITTING

Navigating Regulatory Requirements With Confidence

Environmental permitting can be one of the most complex aspects of project development. Early coordination and thorough documentation help secure approvals efficiently and keep projects on schedule.

Services Include:

• Wetland delineations
• Wetland permitting and mitigation
• U.S. Army Corps coordination
• County and local permits
• Environmental documentation
• Agency coordination and compliance support

specialty

Helping Projects Navigate Sensitive Environmental Constraints

Environmental constraints often have the greatest potential to impact project schedules, budgets, and permitting timelines. Wetlands, threatened and endangered species, protected habitats, and sensitive natural resources require careful evaluation throughout project development.

HLR's environmental professionals work closely with regulatory agencies, project teams, and stakeholders to identify environmental concerns early, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical mitigation strategies that keep projects moving forward while protecting valuable resources.

Capabilities Include:

• Threatened and endangered species assessments
• Tree inventories and arborist services
• Floristic quality assessments
• Habitat evaluations
• Environmental mitigation planning
• Construction-phase environmental support

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Designing Sustainable Stormwater Solutions

Modern infrastructure projects increasingly incorporate sustainable practices that improve water quality, reduce runoff, and support long-term environmental goals.

Services Include:

• Bioswales
• Biofiltration basins
• Rain gardens
• Permeable pavement systems
• Stormwater BMP design
• Sustainable site planning

compliance

Supporting Stormwater and Environmental Compliance

Environmental responsibilities continue throughout design and construction. HLR helps agencies satisfy permitting requirements, maintain compliance, and protect environmental resources during project implementation.

Services Include:

• NPDES permitting
• SWPPP preparation
• MS4 program support
• Stormwater management plans
• Erosion and sediment control BMPs
• Construction inspection and monitoring

SPECIALIZED STUDIES

Delivering Environmental Analysis for Complex Projects

Certain projects require advanced environmental evaluations to satisfy regulatory requirements, support funding applications, and inform decision-making.

Services Include:

• Air quality analysis
• Noise monitoring and modeling
• Noise abatement evaluations
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
• Preliminary Environmental Site Assessments (PESA)
• Special waste evaluations
• CCDD compliance assistance

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Environmental Expertise Integrated With Engineering

Environmental considerations shouldn't be treated as a separate process that slows projects down. HLR's environmental professionals work alongside roadway, drainage, structural, surveying, and planning teams to identify issues early and develop practical solutions that support project goals.



This integrated approach reduces redesign, streamlines permitting, and helps projects advance more efficiently from planning through construction.

Experience That Helps Projects Move Forward Responsibly

TRUSTED EXPERTISE

"THEY'RE ALWAYS ENGAGED IN OUR PROJECTS AND FEEL AS STRONGLY AS WE DO ABOUT WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH."

"If you’re considering reaching out to HLR about a project or working with your agency, I can’t stress enough that you will change your approach on how you view consultants, how you view professional services. They’re able to understand what type of needs, staffing, resources, and may offer a different solution for an area you may not have thought of.”

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