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Forensic Wetland Assessment

Oftentimes a land owner may clear property or dig ponds without considering that there may be regulatory restrictions. When the vegetation or soils have been substantially altered a forensic wetland assessment may be required. A forensic wetland assessment may require digging trenches to assess buried soil characteristics, there may be adjacent property that can support an assessment, and a review of aerial imagery and other remote sensing data is typically needed. Forensic wetland assessments are common when a regulatory agency is pursuing a compliance action against a land owner.

Soil Assessments

All soil assessments and reporting are tailored to our clients’ needs. A minimum of two soil boring are recommended for seasonal high saturation determinations and a minimum of four borings are recommended for subsurface investigations. Classification of the soils are optional but often support the findings and any engineering needs for project design.

Expert Testimony

Richardson has been an expert witness in two administrative hearings and a fact witness in one civil trial. Richardson has also provide expertise for two eminent domain cases with respect to soil quality. Richardson is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and is an expert wetland delineator. He will work to fully understand your case and provide recommendations and guidance with respect to soil and wetland assessments.

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies are regularly needed to determine what use a piece of property may have and identify any regulatory hurdles that may need to be addressed. These studies can involve a wetland determination, identification of optimal septic drainfield location, depth to seasonal high water table, and potential occurrence of Threatened and Endangered Species. A report will be provided to the client documenting all site features and recommendations.