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Simplifying Environmental Planning in California 

Navigating California’s environmental regulations is complex. Terracon’s environmental planning and permitting specialists simplify the process with proven expertise statewide. We provide CEQA and NEPA compliance services, special-status species and wetland permitting, mitigation monitoring, and habitat restoration—helping you meet federal, state, and local requirements.

Our team of environmental specialists, biologists, geologists, archaeologists, and engineers delivers practical solutions backed by regional experience throughout California, keeping your project on track and in compliance.

Discover why professionals in California rely on Terracon to navigate environmental planning in California.

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CEQA Consulting and Compliance

Terracon assists clients with the full CEQA process, from early feasibility through agency approval. Our consultants support environmental review, documentation, and coordination with lead and responsible agencies.

CEQA Consulting and Compliance Services: 

  • CEQA environmental review and compliance strategy 
  • Lead agency coordination and technical support 
  • Environmental permitting and regulatory approvals 
  • Integration of CEQA and NEPA requirements  

CEQA Documentation Services: 

  • Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) 
  • Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND) 
  • Negative Declarations (ND) 
  • Notices of Exemption (NOE) 
  • Statutory and Categorical Exemptions 

NEPA Environmental Review 

Terracon provides NEPA environmental review and documentation, including coordination with CEQA where joint compliance is required. 

NEPA services include: 

  • Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) 
  • Environmental Assessments (EA) 
  • Federal agency coordination and compliance support 
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Biological Resources, Wetlands and Habitat Services 

Our biological specialists support permitting and compliance for sensitive resources and regulated habitats across California. 

Biological and habitat services include: 

  • Biological resources and habitat assessments 
  • Wetland delineations and aquatic resource assessments 
  • Biological construction monitoring 
  • Habitat restoration and mitigation planning 
  • Coastal and inland restoration support 

Cultural Resources and Tribal Coordination 

Terracon provides cultural resource assessments and regulatory coordination in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and related statutes. 

Cultural resource services include: 

  • Cultural Resource Assessments 
  • AB-52 coordination 
  • Section 106 compliance 
  • Tribal consultation and documentation support 
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Trusted Partnerships with Key Regulatory Agencies

Our environmental planning team has worked extensively with key agencies across California, utilizing in-depth expertise in natural and cultural resources for a diverse range of public and private clients.

Agencies we regularly collaborate with include:

  • Local City or County Planning Departments
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 
  • Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD) 
  • Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) 
  • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
  • Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
  • Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)

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