Business Details
24 Years
experience
Environmental Consulting Services in Oakland, CA
Olofson Environmental has been a trusted environmental consulting firm since 2002, specializing in habitat restoration, permit acquisition, and biological resource monitoring. Our team of experienced professionals combines technical expertise with a commitment to environmental stewardship, delivering tailored solutions for government and private sector clients. With over two decades of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have successfully managed large-scale projects including invasive species control and endangered species monitoring. Our staff remains at the forefront of ecological research, applying innovative techniques to address complex environmental challenges. We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and prioritize early coordination to ensure projects meet compliance requirements efficiently.Our dedication to scientific rigor and client satisfaction has established us as leaders in ecological restoration and environmental compliance. Our work includes managing one of the largest invasive species control projects in the western United States and implementing extensive tidal marsh revegetation programs. We provide comprehensive services from project planning through construction monitoring, ensuring cost-effective solutions that balance environmental concerns with client needs. Our expertise in GIS mapping and analysis enhances our ability to deliver data-driven environmental assessments and restoration planning. As a woman-owned business, we bring a unique perspective to environmental consulting while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Services
Project Management
Species Surveys
Environmental Assessment
Compliance Permitting
Ecological Restoration
GIS Mapping
Ecological Research
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting since 2002
- Our team manages the largest invasive species control project in the western US
- We've installed over 300,000 native plants in tidal marsh restoration projects
- We maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies for efficient permitting
- Our staff combines technical expertise with innovative ecological research methods
Associations and certifications
- CDFW Memorandum of Understanding
- Section 10(a)(1)(A) permits
Services
Project Management
Olofson Environmental provides comprehensive project management for environmental initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team coordinates with regulators and stakeholders to resolve issues early, saving time and costs. We manage complex projects from planning through construction, ensuring compliance and timely delivery for government and private clients.
Sensitive Species Surveys
We conduct protocol-level species surveys and habitat assessments for protected wildlife including Alameda whipsnake and California Ridgway's rail. Our services include pre-construction surveys and biological monitoring, with specialized authorization through CDFW Memorandum of Understanding for all California species.
Environmental Assessment
Our multidisciplinary team performs environmental assessments balancing regulatory requirements with client needs. Services include CRAM evaluations, wetland delineations, endangered species monitoring, and sediment analysis using the latest scientific methods to support informed decision-making for complex environmental projects.
Compliance Permitting
We provide comprehensive environmental compliance services with expertise in federal and state regulations. Our permitting services include CWA Section 404 wetland fill permits, CEQA compliance, and water quality certifications, leveraging strong agency relationships to ensure successful project approvals.
Ecological Restoration
Our ecosystem restoration services integrate science and technology for site-specific solutions. We specialize in marsh restoration, stream rehabilitation, and revegetation programs, having installed over 300,000 native plants while coordinating with stakeholders to maximize environmental benefits in California's ecosystems.
People
Peggy Olofson
CEO
Peggy Olofson founded Olofson Environmental in 2002 after managing wetland restoration planning for the State of California. She led the Baylands Ecosystem Habitat Goals project and has over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting and restoration project management.
Questions
What environmental services does Olofson Environmental offer?
We provide project management, species surveys, environmental assessments, compliance permitting, ecological restoration, GIS mapping, and ecological research services for government and private sector clients.
What permits can Olofson Environmental help obtain?
We assist with CWA Section 404 wetland permits, CEQA compliance, water quality certifications, and endangered species permits including Section 10(a)(1)(A) authorizations for California species.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California, with extensive experience in environmental projects across the state's diverse ecosystems.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 20 years of collective experience since 2002, managing complex projects including the largest invasive species control program in the western US and extensive tidal marsh restoration initiatives.
What makes Olofson Environmental unique?
We combine technical expertise with innovative ecological research methods, maintaining strong regulatory relationships while delivering cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's specific environmental challenges and project goals.
