Environmental Site Assessments for Your Development Project

Understanding Environmental Site Assessments for Your Development Project

When launching a new land development project, assessing the environmental risks associated with the property is essential. This process begins with a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a thorough evaluation designed to identify any existing or potential environmental liabilities. Recognizing the critical role that ESAs play in development projects, we have developed this resource to clarify what an ESA entails and why it is so vital for safeguarding your investment and ensuring compliance.

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Environmental Permitting for Your Large-scale Development Projects in Tennessee

Environmental permitting in Tennessee can be complicated. Navigating the complexities of large-scale development requires understanding the specific challenges and regulatory demands of you project. You need a partner with a wealth of experience and expertise, and a track record of ensuring developments meet all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Saving Landfill Costs through Beneficial Reuse

Saving Landfill Costs through Beneficial Reuse

As urban development continues to flourish, particularly in fast-growing regions like Tennessee and other Southeastern states, developers face a myriad of challenges, one of which is dealing with contaminated soil. This issue not only poses environmental concerns but also brings substantial financial implications, primarily due to the high costs associated with landfill disposal.

How to Appeal a Corps of Engineers Decision

How to Appeal a Corps of Engineers Decision

How to Appeal a Corps of Engineers DecisionIt is not uncommon for disagreements to arise regarding the regulatory status of a wetland or stream. With changes to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, the development industry has often been left in a state of confusion. Additionally, there are instances where the Corps of Engineers’ decision on a permit …

Tennessee Brownfield Site Assessment

Tennessee Brownfield VOAP Overview

The Tennessee Brownfield Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program (VOAP) is a voluntary program by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). It helps property owners address contamination and develop or redevelop affected properties.

Residential Subdivision Environmental Planning and Permitting in the Southeast U.S.

Residential Subdivision Environmental Planning and Permitting

The residential development market is experiencing a period of robust growth in The Southeastern US, particularly Middle Tennessee and Nashville. With new residential units in high demand, the tasks of environmental planning and execution take center stage. Whether it’s breathing new life into an urban brownfield or ushering in a suburban greenfield development, maintaining a rigorous construction schedule, and avoiding permitting delays are paramount.

TN Brownfield Tax Credit Plan

Tennessee Brownfield Tax Credit

Are you a commercial real estate developer in Tennessee leaving a valuable tax credit untapped for your development project? Lord & Winter is the TN based environmental consultant that can help you professionally complete the Brownfield Tax Credit Plan and apply for the brownfield tax credit!

Phase 1 & 2 ESA in just eight days

How we did it: Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments in just 8 days

A client called on Friday, December 19, asking for results by December 31. They needed to close a property acquisition in Nashville, Tennessee, before the end of the year, but first, they needed a Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment. Our team has never set foot on this site. Most drillers were gone for the holidays, and analytical laboratories were shutting down until the start of the new year. It was a tall order.

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Species profile: Streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri)

The Streamside Salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is a stream-breeding salamander with a stocky body and a small head. They are usually colored gray to black, with lighter grey speckles on their sides. They are considered a medium sized salamander, measuring between 4 to 5.5 inches. They are from the family Ambystomatidae (known as mole salamanders) and are similar in appearance to the Small-mouthed Salamander (Ambystoma texanum). The two similar species can be differentiated due to habitat; the streamside salamander is found in upland habitats close to streams with limestone bedrock.

Endangered Bat Avoidance, Surveying and Compliance for Development Projects

Endangered Bat Avoidance, Surveying and Compliance for Development Projects

Lord & Winter staff can help in your project planning phase identify and assess suitability of critical bat habitat and conduct presence/absence surveys. Our experience includes acoustic monitoring, echolocation call identification, radio-tracking, roost tree identification, and the handling and capture of species. Call Lord & Winter to help you minimize and avoid any impact to local bat species.