Herrera Environmental Consultants

Check out Dylan Anslow's day in the life as a Landscape Architect in Herrera’s Portland office!  https://lnkd.in/ggzTAS3r

Herrera wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Governor Inslee recently visited the eelgrass restoration project at Larrabee State Park, a project which began after Herrera's Andrea MacLennan and Lisa Kaufman of Northwest Straits Foundation identified the need while sea kayaking. They are now working with project partners, including Washington State Parks and Department of Natural Resources, to secure funding for implementation. MacLennan: "Eelgrass plays a vital role in our coastal ecosystems, providing habitat structure, and essential refuge and migratory habitat for out-migrating salmonids from the Skagit and Nooksack Rivers, as well as attenuating wave energy. What excites me about this project is how it brings together diverse expertise to address a critical environmental need. Our partnership with State Parks, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Northwest Straits Foundation demonstrates how collaborative efforts can drive meaningful ecological change and set new standards for coastal restoration." The project will remove 1,300 feet of shoreline armor and pilings to restore eelgrass habitat, expanding coverage and addressing erosion. It exemplifies Herrera’s science+planning+design approach: combining scientific expertise with practical, nature-based solutions to address complex environmental challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCBepGAR

Follow the link for tips for WA Department of Ecology on managing hazardous materials in winter conditions: https://lnkd.in/gZwTPTNF

Check out Herrera’s 2024 OORP Awards! This annual tradition is an opportunity for Herrerans to recognize our colleagues for demonstrating our core values. See the 2024 winners here: https://lnkd.in/gZuzk3it

The Washington State Department of Ecology has recently updated the Industrial Stormwater General Permit to include new sampling requirements for PFAS and 6PPD-quinone. Read more about this change here: https://lnkd.in/gtWMPmgY

Herrera's Jennifer Schmidt, GISP is looking forward to presenting the Multiple Benefits of Stormwater Management on December 12th! Register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gvNauPXA

Since 2003, Herrera has partnered with the Nooksack Indian Tribe on 17 restoration projects aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the Tribe's ancestral homeland. Herrera is honored to support the Nooksack Tribe’s dedication to restoration efforts that foster a thriving future for both their people and their land.  As we celebrate Native American Heritage Day, we honor our long-standing collaboration and the Nooksack Indian Tribe’s commitment to preserving its sovereignty, heritage, and lands.  “My team is honored to partner with the Nooksack Indian Tribe in restoring salmon habitat because their moral obligation for environmental stewardship, their vocal and active advocacy for restoration, and their deep connection to and respect for rivers and salmon mirrors our core values as individuals and as a company. We love and appreciate collaborating with the many fun, creative, thoughtful and intelligent folks at the Tribe that make restoring salmon and their habitat their life’s work.“ - Brian Scott, Restoration Project Manager Learn more about the Nooksack Tribe here: https://nooksacktribe.org/ 

Bridging Wildlife and Roads: Part 2 highlights the collaboration required to set a model for future projects. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/gf3fyt9E The video is courtesy of Mission Valley Montana Grizz Cam: https://lnkd.in/g4mtR4PA

Herrera attended the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Conference 2024 in South Lake Tahoe, CA and Stateline, NV. The conference provided our staff with the opportunity to network and share our lakes expertise with other industry experts! Katie Sweeney, Rob Zisette, and Timothy Clark shared their presentations at the conference. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g4KmFmb7