SERVICES

CERTIFICATIONS

RENEWABLE ENERGY & UTILITY PERMITTING

Camas is a leading provider in renewable energy and utility services. We help our clients obtain all necessary permits from local entities through state and federal agencies. Whether it’s wind, solar, hydro, or transmission, we can help. If you are looking for Conditional Use Permits to Streambed Alteration Agreements, FERC Licensing or any other special permits, Camas will deliver in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING

At Camas we know that ground and stream disturbance permits require mitigation of impacts to fish and wildlife. We negotiate up-to-date, scientifically-proven permit terms that ensure species protection from construction and production activities. We provide initial biological and habitat monitoring before your project begins, construction monitoring during your project, and compliance monitoring for years after project completion. We have worked with various federal and state endangered and threatened species and are proud to be a part of conservation initiatives that protect these animals and plants.

SITE REMEDIATION & RESTORATION

From a permitting and compliance standpoint, a project lives on after construction activities have ceased. Many permits require site restoration and environmentally-sensitive O&M activities. Camas not only helps you develop restoration plans, tailored specifically to the project, but will be there through the implementation and monitoring process as well.

Camas also provides remediation services if you require pollution cleanup programs. We use up-to-date scientific methods and provide alternatives analyses to determine the best solution for your needs. As described above, we will also be there for any remediation restoration efforts.

LOCAL PERMITTING

Camas has experience with City and County building and planning permitting. We have worked with personnel within all tiers of government to provide cost-efficient solutions that comply with land use ordinances and plans. Additionally, Camas is skilled at maneuvering local agriculture zoning regulations pertaining to hemp farming to ensure that land use practices are compatible with local development requirements and comprehensive plans.  Camas provides preliminary environmental assessments and ensures that those assessments provide firm ground for the permitting process. Camas keeps you updated throughout the process so that you have an informed experience and  achieve expected results.

STATE / FEDERAL PERMITTING

Camas helps our clients maneuver through state and federal permitting requirements across the United States. Whether your project must comply with state statutes, like CEQA and SEPA, or has federal requirements, such as NEPA or ESA compliance or FERC Licensing process, Camas is there to ensure that permitting is accomplished efficiently and correctly.  Camas facilitates client and agency interactions that result in the shortest possible permitting timelines. By establishing these communication channels early in the process, Camas is able to develop permitting packages that are easily reviewed and approved by regulators. Both the client and relevant agencies are then confident that compliance measures meet the needs of all parties.

COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

Camas knows that compliance programs are essential to reducing client risk. Each project comes with its own specific environmental compliance measures and that maneuvering through all of the regulations can be overwhelming. Camas identifies and addresses every regulation and potential obstacle so our clients are aware of potential risk and how to mitigate them before they become a violation. Our experts comb through every detail within compliance documents and establishes a deliverable outlining the exact measures for compliance. Camas works closely with our clients throughout the process and provides innovative solutions to meet all compliance measures.

SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION

SUSTAINABILITY: Camas assists our clients with sustainable practices certifications in the winery and green building industries. We provide an initial facility/site review and assessment to determine eligibility based on current standards. We then prepare the certification application and provide up-to-date scenarios to meet sustainability goals while representing your best interests throughout the process.

CONSERVATION: Camas works with clients to meet their land conservation goals. From stream restoration, conservation land exchanges and easements, or simply the improvement of existing land use practices to be more responsive to current water and energy limitations, Camas is there to support your needs.

FEMA & DISASTER RESPONSE

FEMA & Disaster Response: Camas has extensive knowledge of the FEMA and Emergency Services regulatory filings requirements arena to obtain approvals for construction, maintenance, and restoration for rebuilding communities swiftly. Rebuilding requires complying with the local, state, and federal rules which is a core specialty for Camas. Our experience has enabled us to be highly effective within all governmental departments to rebuild communities. We can assist from the top tier of program management to the on the ground presence obtaining working directly with victims and local governments to obtain all necessary approvals in time and cost-sensitive manner.  We bring to all situations a sound administration process to ensure audit compliance with restoration funds through a comprehensive tracking system for rapid reporting.

HUD PROGRAMS

Camas has a wealth of experience with HUD Grant Implementation. We have worked with personnel within all tiers of government to provide responsible entities with cost-efficient solutions that comply with NEPA standards.