Regulatory agencies have recently begun to impose new and additional requirements for ecological evaluations at environmental remediation sites.  Information generated during an ecological evaluation can potentially be used by regulatory agencies for natural resource damage assessments (NRDAs).  New Jersey has launched the country’s first state Natural Resource Damages Program, whereby penalties may be assessed for impacted or lost natural resources.  The technical and regulatory issues associated with ecological evaluations and natural resource damage assessments can be very complex, with significant implications for future environmental liability.

TRC Raviv’s scientists and regulatory experts provide a unique combination of technical and regulatory expertise to address ecological concerns.  We have successfully completed ecological evaluations at a wide variety of sites, and have provided valuable input related to large NRDA cases.  TRC Raviv performs Baseline Ecological Evaluations (BEEs) and Ecological Assessments in accordance with USEPA and NJDEP guidance documents, geographic information system (GIS) electronic database maps, and the most current technical resource information available.

For more information, please contact Dawn Pompeo at (973) 564-6006 ext. 268

Stream adjacent to Industrial Facility that 
required Ecological Evaluation

Summary of Services 

• Baseline Ecological Evaluations 

• Natural Resources Damage Assessments 

• GIS Database Maps

• Review and Verification of Federal and State Wetland Maps

• Identification of Environmentally Sensitive Areas

• Ecological Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Environmental Fate and Transport 

• Bioassay Test Design and Data Evaluation

• Surface Water and Sediment Sampling