SWCA Main Navigation ABOUT US OUR WORK SERVICES CAREERS NEWS & INSIGHTS SEARCH Quick Links Navigation MEDIA INQUIRIESCONTACT US OUR SERVICES SOLAR A reliable partner in helping de-risk projects to enable project development. SWCA’s experts act as an extension of your team, navigating the unique challenges associated with the ever-changing landscape of solar development projects. Our project managers have experience at every step of the process, ensuring efficient and effective environmental support to meet your project goals on time and on budget. WHY CHOOSE SWCA? LOCAL TEAMS. NATIONWIDE FIRM. Our local experts have full access to a nationwide team. Our in-depth knowledge of the solar industry, land ownership, and infrastructure keeps the permitting process on track, allowing you to start building as soon as possible. SOUND SCIENCE. POLICY EXPERTISE Our documents and reports are scientifically accurate, defensible, and fully compliant with all regulations. SOLAR PROJECT LIFECYCLE SITE SELECTION Site Identification GIS Analysis & Site Suitability Evaluation Landowner Engagement & Coordination Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach & Public Education Utility Coordination Early Critical Issues Identification and Assessment Conceptual Design & Approximation of Developable Area Permitting Plan and Strategies for Project Planning & Schedule PRE-CONSTRUCTION National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Biological Studies Cultural Studies Tribal and Ethnographic Consultation Paleontological Studies Visual Assessments & Simulations GIS Modeling Plans of Development & Land Use Applications Mitigation Planning Agency Coordination ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING Federal, State & Local Permits Air Permitting Bird & Bat Conservation Strategies Species-Specific Conservation Plans Environmental Compliance Management Plans Restoration, Invasive Species & Revegetation Plans Unanticipated Discoveries Plans CONSTRUCTION On-the-Fly Planning, Field-Staking & Workarounds Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Assistance Obtaining Variances Wetland Mitigation Implementation Compliance Issue Resolution Archaeological & Paleontological Artifact Recovery Worker Environmental Awareness Programs & Training Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasure Plans POST-CONSTRUCTION PLANS Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Reclamation & Restoration Mitigation Monitoring Adaptive Environmental Management Environmental Audits Enforcement Resolution CONTACT US NATIONAL CHAD EVENHOUSE Chad is the Director of Generation at SWCA and specializes in complex development projects across the United States. CONTACT CHAD → NATIONAL APRIL MONTGOMERY April specializes in developing strategies to facilitate project success through the full development life cycle of renewable energy projects. CONTACT APRIL → NATIONAL MICKEY MARCUS Mickey specializes in complex development projects, with a particular focus in the Northeast. CONTACT MICKEY → CALIFORNIA | WEST IAN TODD Ian specializes in solar development projects throughout California and the West Coast. CONTACT IAN → MIDWEST DREW CARSON Drew specializes in solar development projects in the Midwest. CONTACT DREW → SWCASOUND SCIENCE. CREATIVE SOLUTIONS.® MAIN NAVIGATION ABOUT US OUR WORK SERVICES CAREERS NEWS & INSIGHTS QUICK LINKS NAVIGATION MEDIA INQUIRIES CONTACT US FOLLOW US FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKEDINYOUTUBE © Copyright 2017–2021 SWCA Environmental Consultants FOOTER NAVIGATION SITE MAPTERMS OF USEPRIVACY POLICY