Effective regional planning requires accurate, spatially-explicit information placed in a framework of changing human resource demands. Relevant data come from diverse disciplines including hydrology, soil science, geology, biology, biogeochemistry, geography, and engineering. Wetlands and Water Resources scientists and engineers help our clients understand their data needs, identify and analyze existing data at multiple spatial and temporal scales, and identify critical data gaps and uncertainties. We synthesize the available information to help our clients and stakeholders understand present conditions, management options, potential outcomes, and key risk factors. Wetlands and Water Resources brings years of planning experience and state-of-the-art technology to our clients’ landscape-level and long-term planning needs. Our services in this area include: 

Integrative technical analyses

Project and topical report development

Synthesis of complex, multi-disciplinary environmental information

Integration of diverse data sets into a comprehensive systems understanding

Planning coordination

Meeting facilitation

Scientific support, advice, and input to planning processes

Stakeholder survey and involvement

Remote sensing, GIS analysis, and cartography

{See description of skills under Site Specific Restoration}