OUR SERVICES
From spatial analysis to permitting strategy, we streamline environmental projects with data-driven insight and field-tested expertise.
Ecological & Biological Services
Compass scientists and natural resource specialists provide field studies, applied research, and impact assessments of marine, estuarine, fluvial, and other aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Our team uses the latest remote sensing and field survey techniques and methods to conduct assessments of species occurrence, biodiversity, habitat quality, and ecological health. We also provide restoration ecology and restoration project opportunity identification, prioritization, and development services to enhance environmental conditions of degraded systems.
Compensatory Mitigation Project Services
Compass provides a range of technical services to support clients with mitigation needs analysis, land monetization studies, feasibility assessments, owners’ representation, and process guidance, site identification and selection, project due diligence, alternatives analysis and concept development, design, permitting, construction oversight, monitoring, and reporting. Our team of experts has extensive experience in compensatory mitigation projects and provide technical support at every stage of the project, from planning to implementation and monitoring. Compass staff have worked on all aspects of the development and management of compensatory mitigation projects for wetlands, other aquatic resources and similar mitigatable impacts, including permittee-responsible and turn-key mitigation, mitigation banks, and habitat and species conservation banks. We understand the intricate regulatory landscape and possess the expertise to guide our clients through the entire process with strategic guidance and experience-based knowledge.
Watershed & Habitat Assessments
Compass provides comprehensive analysis of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, including assessment of water quality, habitat functional assessments, ecological services, life stage habitat needs and biodiversity. Our team of experienced scientists conduct field studies using advanced geospatial technologies and experienced, keen observation skills to gather data to assess the overall health and sustainability of ecosystems throughout the Western United States and Hawaii. Our assessment reports provide detailed analysis and recommendations for mitigation strategies and habitat restoration opportunities and treatment measures.
Geospatial Data Collection & Management
Compass staff are innovators in ecology-forward geospatial-driven design. We provide precise data collection on topography, bathymetry, and project features using state-of-the-art equipment and expert technicians. Compass utilizes technologies like LiDAR, remote sensing, and advanced post-processing to create accurate topographic and bathymetric maps. These maps find applications in geodesign, floodplain mapping, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. We offer GIS consulting services for analyzing and interpreting complex spatial data.
Restoration Project Grant Technical Review, Policy & Program Support
Compass staff assist our clients to make strategic decisions regarding funding for ecosystem restoration and natural resource management projects through grant technical review, and program support. Our team has extensive experience in grant technical review, and program support for federal and state grant funds.
GIS Services
Compass is a trusted provider of GIS consulting services, specializing in data analysis and mapping solutions for environmental and natural resource management projects. Our expert GIS staff utilize the latest software and data collection tools to manage, analyze, and interpret complex spatial data while integrating geodesign principles to create sustainable solutions. With a proven track record of creating custom maps, conducting spatial analyses, and providing data visualizations, Compass supports informed decision-making and helps clients achieve their resource management goals.