| Establishment of wetland boundaries and identification of wetland functions and values are important aspects of project planning and habitat management. For over twenty years, Quest staff members have been involved in the assessment, regulation and management of wetland systems. Our staff includes Professional Wetland Scientists who conduct wetland jurisdictional determinations on projects ranging in size from a few acres to several thousand acres, and that involve a variety of wetland community types, from tidal marsh systems to forested riverine floodplains. We are experienced in the application of wetland functional assessments such as Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP) and Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methodology (UMAM). We are highly familiar with the federal, state and local regulations and permits that apply to today’s complex transportation, mining, agricultural and development projects. We have experience acquiring the necessary permits and maintaining permit compliance on projects from roadway and bridge construction to mine reclamation. We have obtained Federal Department of the Army Permits and State Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) throughout the state and have participated in the NEPA process for large scale projects involving alternatives analysis, and the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. |