Environmental Consulting
Critical Areas and wetlands permitting, planning, and compliance. PGC Environmental Consulting is led by Dan Weber, Certified Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT) and a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists. We coordinate with owners, engineers, and jurisdictions to deliver field-verified documentation and clear permitting pathways.
Services
Critical Areas and Shoreline Reports (CAO / SMP)
Critical areas and shoreline constraints can affect what is buildable, and what the permitting path looks like. We verify conditions, document constraints, and deliver a clear summary that supports planning and jurisdictional review.
- Site constraints summary
- Buildable area / setback implications
- Exhibits appropriate to the jurisdiction
- Recommended next steps for permitting and design
- Permitted vegetation management plans
Wetland Delineation & Rating
We delineate wetlands through field investigation and standard methods, then document results in a report package suitable for planning, permitting, and coordination with survey/engineering when needed.
- Field delineation + flagging
- Wetland boundary documentation + exhibits
- WA Ecology Wetland Rating Form
- Coordination notes for design/permitting
Permitting Support & Coordination
We keep the process moving by coordinating with jurisdictions, conservation districts, owners, and project teams. The goal is a clean path: the right documents, in the right order.
- Pre-application / scoping support
- Responses to reviewer questions / information requests
- Consultant/team coordination (survey, civil, architecture)
- Documentation and submittal organization
Recent Work
Powell Creek Community, Wetland delineation and rating (Thurston County, WA – Sept. 2025)
Powell Creek is categorized by Washington DNR as a Type F (perennial fish-bearing) waterway, with documented presence of fall chinook, coho, sockeye, coastal cutthroat, and winter steelhead. Field delineation, characterization and rating of the Powell Creek Community property using the USACE and Ecology methods for Western Washington demarcated a previously unverified wetland boundary and produced a Category II rating. Findings will be incorporated into a restoration plan to improve habitat function and bolster vegetation communities against noxious weeds.
Approach
- Intake + scope: confirm regulations triggered by plans
- Field-verified documentation
- Clear exhibits and technical writing
- Coordination with local jurisdictions, conservation districts and engineers
- Practical recommendations aligned to site constraints
Additional Capabilities
- Noxious weed inventory and removal planning
- GIS analysis and mapping support
- Reforestation / restoration support
- Monitoring and reporting
Send the parcel/address and a brief description. We’ll respond with a clear path: likely required documentation, timing, and who needs to be involved.