Business Details
49 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Environmental Consulting & GIS Solutions in Columbia, SC
Founded in 1977, Research Planning has established itself as a leader in science-technology consulting, specializing in environmental and coastal resource management. Our team combines natural science disciplines with advanced geospatial and quantitative analysis to address complex challenges faced by government, industry, and nonprofit organizations. With over four decades of experience, we deliver rigorous, data-driven solutions for environmental impact assessments, oil spill response planning, and natural resource damage assessments. Our expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis has supported critical projects like Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping for U.S. shorelines and international areas.As an ESRI Authorized Business Partner since 1998, we provide cutting-edge GIS software solutions and customized applications. Certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business by the Small Business Administration since 2021, we maintain a commitment to scientific excellence while offering educational resources through Pandion Books. Our rapid response team operates globally for chemical and oil spill emergencies, demonstrating our readiness to address environmental crises. Through partnerships like our support for the SC Office of Resilience's USS Yorktown remediation project, we continue advancing science-based decision-making for coastal and environmental management.
Services
Environmental Consulting
GIS Analysis
Spill Response
Resource Management
ESI Mapping
Climate Analysis
Database Development
Emergency Planning
Scientific Publishing
Toxicology Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in environmental consulting and GIS analysis
- Our ESRI partnership provides access to cutting-edge mapping technologies
- SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business with proven government contracting capabilities
- Global rapid response team for oil and chemical spill emergencies
- Specialized expertise in environmental toxicology and climate change analysis
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
Services
Environmental Consulting
Our environmental consulting services integrate natural science expertise with quantitative analysis to address coastal and resource management challenges. We provide environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance support, and science-based decision-making frameworks for government and industry clients. With decades of experience in ecological systems analysis, we deliver tailored solutions for sustainable resource management.
GIS Analysis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis forms a core component of our offerings, supporting projects like Environmental Sensitivity Index mapping and coastal resource characterization. Our ESRI-certified team develops customized spatial solutions for natural resource management, hazard prediction, and environmental monitoring across federal, state, and international projects.
Spill Response
We maintain a global rapid response capability for oil and chemical spills, combining technical expertise with operational readiness. Our services include spill fate modeling, remediation planning, and environmental impact assessment for incidents ranging from localized spills to major disasters like the Deepwater Horizon response.
ESI Mapping
Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping services characterize coastal ecosystems and their vulnerability to oil spills. We maintain extensive digital datasets covering most U.S. shorelines and international areas, supporting proactive planning and rapid response decision-making through detailed habitat and resource inventories.
Climate Analysis
Our climate change analysis services assess environmental impacts from sea level rise and storm surges using advanced geospatial modeling. We help clients develop adaptation strategies through predictive analytics and vulnerability assessments that integrate physical science data with ecological considerations.
Questions
What environmental services does RPI specialize in?
We specialize in environmental impact assessments, GIS analysis, oil spill response planning, natural resource damage assessment, and coastal management solutions using geospatial technologies.
Do you provide GIS software solutions?
As an ESRI Authorized Business Partner since 1998, we offer GIS software sales, customized application development, and technical support for environmental and resource management applications.
Are your spill response services available internationally?
Yes, our rapid response team operates globally for oil and chemical spill emergencies, with technical expertise in spill fate modeling and environmental impact assessment.
What scientific publications do you offer?
Through Pandion Books, we publish technical works on coastal science, eco-tourism, and environmental protection including oil spill response methodologies and coastal management practices.
How does RPI support environmental decision-making?
We combine natural science expertise with geospatial analytics to create predictive models, environmental sensitivity maps, and science-based frameworks for resource management and emergency preparedness.
