Regulatory Compliance
- Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance and Section 7 consultation support.
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation across all tiers, including CEs, EAs, and EISs.
- Critical area assessments and coordination with local, county, and federal regulatory frameworks.
Wetland Science & Hydrology
- Wetland delineations using USACE Regional Supplement methods—“digging holes delineating” in the field for soil characterization and hydrologic assessment.
- Functional assessments to support project design, permitting, and mitigation planning.
Permitting & Mitigation Planning
- Joint Permit Applications (JPAs) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) for removal‑fill activities in wetlands and waterways.
- Mitigation planning, including avoidance, minimization, and offset strategies for unavoidable impacts.
- Support for mitigation bank development, from early feasibility to technical documentation.
Representative Project Types
- Native plant restoration for residential and commercial properties, including design and installation of ecologically appropriate plant communities in critical areas.
- ESA/NEPA compliance support for projects requiring federal permitting or consultation.
- Wetland delineation field studies including hydric soil identification, vegetation surveys, and hydrology assessments.
- Mitigation bank planning and development, including technical documentation and coordination with regulatory agencies.
- Joint Permit Application (JPA) and Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) preparation for removal‑fill activities involving wetlands and waterways.
Differentiators
- 25+ years of combined experience in ecological consulting and habitat restoration.
- Equally strong in field science (wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, functional assessments) and desktop technical work (mapping, mitigation planning, NEPA/ESA documentation).
- Small‑firm agility with highly responsive communication, rapid project turnaround, and tailored solutions.
- Deep familiarity with USACE, Oregon DSL, Washington Department of Ecology, and local jurisdictional procedures and expectations.
Service Area
Pacific Northwest, with project experience across Oregon and Washington.
Contact Information
Rootstock Ecology
Email: rootstock.steph@gmail.com
Phone: (503) 333‑0323
Website: https://rootstockecology.com/
Headquarters: Vancouver, WA