Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Austin
Horizon Environmental Services was founded in 1987 with a mission to balance regulatory compliance objectives with client goals. Based in Austin, Texas, we provide nationwide environmental consulting services through senior professionals with decades of applied experience in environmental assessment, permitting, and management. Our team specializes in navigating complex federal and state regulations including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. We prioritize cost-effective, time-efficient solutions while maintaining the highest industry standards. Our expertise spans wetlands delineation, cultural resources compliance, protected species surveys, NEPA documentation, and geologic assessments.With a focus on practical problem-solving, we help clients achieve project success through technical excellence and regulatory insight. Our staff includes certified professionals in archaeology, ecology, and geosciences who bring specialized knowledge to every project. We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies to streamline compliance processes for our clients. Through educational initiatives like our homeschool lesson series, we promote environmental awareness and stewardship. For over 35 years, we have delivered trusted environmental consulting services to public and private sector clients across the United States.
Services
Wetlands Services
Cultural Resources
Protected Species
NEPA Compliance
Geology Services
Hazardous Materials
SWPPP
Mitigation Banking
Archeological Surveys
Environmental Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in environmental consulting
- Our team includes senior professionals with specialized regulatory expertise
- We deliver cost-effective compliance solutions for complex projects
- We maintain strong relationships with federal and state agencies
- We provide nationwide environmental consulting services
Services
Wetlands Services
Our wetlands services include jurisdictional determinations, delineations, and permitting assistance under Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 10. We develop mitigation plans, restoration strategies, and provide expert testimony for regulatory compliance. Our team handles both general and individual permit processes with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Cultural Resources
We provide comprehensive cultural resources management including Section 106 compliance, archaeological surveys, and National Register nominations. Our services cover historical research, artifact analysis, and tribal consultation to meet National Historic Preservation Act requirements for public and private projects.
Protected Species
Our protected species services include habitat assessments, endangered species surveys, and Section 7/10 consultations. We develop Habitat Conservation Plans, conduct biological monitoring, and provide permitting assistance for projects affecting federally listed species under the Endangered Species Act.
NEPA Compliance
We prepare Environmental Assessments, Impact Statements, and Categorical Exclusions to meet NEPA requirements. Our services include agency coordination, public engagement, and documentation preparation for federal projects ranging from energy development to transportation infrastructure.
Geology Services
Our geology team specializes in karst resource assessment, cave mapping, and Edwards Aquifer compliance. We conduct hydrogeological studies, environmental inventories, and develop protection plans for critical geologic features in accordance with Texas regulatory requirements.
People
Russ Brownlow
President
With decades of environmental consulting experience, Russ Brownlow leads Horizon Environmental Services in delivering expert regulatory compliance solutions to clients nationwide.
Lee Sherrod
Founder
As founder of Horizon Environmental Services, Lee Sherrod established the company's reputation for technical excellence in environmental compliance and permitting.
Jesse Owens
Vice President
Jesse Owens directs cultural resources projects with specialized expertise in archaeological assessments and historic preservation compliance for federal and state agencies.
Scott Flesher
Ecological Manager
Scott Flesher oversees ecological programs with extensive experience in wetland delineations and protected species surveys across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
James Killian
Senior Geoscientist
James Killian provides expert geologic assessments with specialized knowledge of karst features and Edwards Aquifer compliance requirements in central Texas.
Questions
What environmental services do you offer?
We provide wetlands permitting, cultural resources compliance, protected species surveys, NEPA documentation, and geologic assessments for regulatory compliance.
Do you work on federal projects?
Yes, we help clients meet federal requirements including Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance.
How do you handle mitigation requirements?
We develop wetland mitigation plans, conservation banks, and habitat restoration strategies to meet regulatory agency requirements for environmental impacts.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Texas, we provide environmental consulting services nationwide with specific expertise in central Texas regulatory requirements.
How can you help with project permitting?
Our team navigates complex permitting processes with agencies like USACE, EPA, and SHPO to streamline regulatory approvals for client projects.
Do you offer educational resources?
Yes, we provide educational materials including our homeschool lesson series on environmental topics like wetlands and archaeology.
