Bay Environmental Consulting

Bay Environmental Consulting LLC (BEC) is a certified woman-owned environmental consulting firm located in Suffolk County, New York. The firm was established with the goal of offering clients high quality, science-based environmental consulting services. BEC specializes in performing environmental studies involving the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data. BEC has extensive experience with environmental permitting and compliance, ecological assessments, wetland delineations and assessments, environmental impact assessments, coastal resource management and resiliency, endangered species protection, and environmental sampling.

Our Team

Dr. Krista L. Thyberg, President

Dr. Krista L. Thyberg founded the firm in 2012. Krista is a Certified Senior Ecologist. She received her Ph. D. from Stony Brook University in Technology, Policy, and Innovation with a concentration in Sustainability and Environmental Management. She received her M.S. in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Energy and Environmental Systems from Stony Brook University and her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from The College of New Jersey. She has over ten years of environmental consulting experience.

Andrew D. Thyberg, Principal

Andrew Thyberg joined the firm in 2014. Andrew is an environmental scientist and project manager. Andrew received his M.A. in Marine Conservation and Policy from Stony Brook University and his B.S. in Environmental Science and Geology from SUNY Albany. He has an extensive background in the field of environmental science and management working for various clients including: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Army Corps. Of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, as well as numerous state and local government agencies. Andrew's fields of specialization include regulatory compliance and permitting, marine conservation and policy, coastal resource management, and wetland restoration.

Services Offered

BEC offers a range of professional environmental services to public and private clients. These services include:

• Wetland Delineation: BEC provides wetland delineation and assessment services to identify and characterize wetland areas, as well as develop strategies for avoiding or minimizing impacts to these sensitive ecosystems.

• Environmental Management Systems: BEC assists clients in developing and implementing environmental management systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimize environmental impacts.

• Environmental Planning (SEQRA/NEPA): BEC provides environmental planning services, including preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

• Regulatory Compliance and Permitting: BEC helps clients navigate the complex regulatory environment and obtain necessary permits and approvals for their projects.

• Coastal Resource Management: BEC offers coastal resource management services, including coastal resilience planning, coastal zone management, and coastal permitting.

• Ecological Services and Natural Resource Management: BEC provides ecological services, including ecological assessments, natural resource management, and endangered species protection.

• Sustainability Programs: BEC assists clients in developing and implementing sustainability programs to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their environmental performance.

• Stakeholder and Public Involvement/Outreach: BEC facilitates stakeholder and public involvement in environmental projects through public outreach, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination.

• Other Environmental & Management Consulting Services: BEC offers a variety of other environmental and management consulting services, including environmental sampling, environmental impact assessments, and environmental policy development.

Project Experience

BEC has extensive experience with a wide range of environmental projects, including:

• Wetland delineations and assessments
• Environmental impact assessments
• Coastal resource management and resiliency projects
• Endangered species protection
• Environmental permitting and compliance
• Environmental sampling and reporting

BEC is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise with New York State, New York City, Suffolk County, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. For more information about our services and project experience, please contact us at info@bayenviro.com or (631) 235-9806.