Environmental Consulting
SummitWest: Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Consulting Services
Large-scale projects. Tight deadlines. Complex requirements.
We deliver with speed, precision, and reliability.
At SummitWest Environmental, we provide consulting services that exceed expectations. With a seasoned team of over 65 environmental professionals, we combine the agility to respond quickly with the structure to manage complex, high-stakes projects. Whether you’re an established firm seeking a dependable partner or a developer navigating regulatory terrain for the first time, we bring clarity, efficiency, and excellence to every engagement.
Founded in 2010, SummitWest has spent over 15 years earning the trust of clients across sectors—delivering tailored solutions with integrity, expertise, and results that speak for themselves.
What We Do at SummitWest.
Environmental Expertise, Delivered with Precision and Purpose
At SummitWest, we bring deep regulatory knowledge and practical expertise to environmental consulting across California, Oregon, and the western U.S. We understand the intricacies of permitting and compliance—and we know how to move projects forward.
Our collaborative, solutions-oriented team works closely with agencies to navigate regulatory pathways, streamline complex processes, and meet your project’s specific needs. From full lifecycle support to targeted services like desktop research or fieldwork, we tailor our involvement to fit your objectives.
Whether it’s CEQA compliance, wetlands permitting, or anything in between—we manage the details so you can stay focused on the big picture.
Here’s our full suite of services:
Environmental Services
- Project Management – Full-service coordination from kickoff to completion.
- Geographic Information Services (GIS) – Smart, data-driven mapping solutions.
- Drone Services – Aerial data collection with high precision.
- Climate Change Studies – Strategies for sustainable, future-ready projects.
- Land Use Planning – Thoughtful planning for responsible development.
- Stormwater (SWPPP) – Erosion control and regulatory compliance.
- Wetland Delineations and Permitting – Expert support for wetland assessment and approvals.
- CEQA Compliance – Guiding you through CEQA, NEPA, and related reviews.
Biological Services
- Biological Services & Resource Monitoring – From planning to mitigation, full-cycle biological support.
- Habitat Mitigation and Restoration – Rebuilding habitats with ecological precision.
- Special Status Plant and Animal Surveys – Surveying and safeguarding sensitive species.
- Construction Monitoring – On-site oversight to ensure compliance and continuity.
Cultural Services (New!)
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What Is Environmental Consulting?
Simplifying Complexity, No Matter Your Starting Point
New to this? Here’s why it matters.
Environmental consulting bridges the gap between development and environmental responsibility. It ensures projects move forward in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations—such as California’s CEQA or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service—while minimizing environmental impact.
It’s about foresight: identifying risks, planning effectively, mitigating impacts, and delivering results that stand up to scrutiny. For homeowners or smaller firms, we serve as a trusted guide through unfamiliar terrain. For larger organizations, we offer speed, subject matter expertise, and field-ready support when and where you need it most.
Unlike pure conservation—which often seeks to halt development—environmental consulting is about balance. Our role is to help projects move forward, responsibly and lawfully, within environmental parameters. We don’t just understand the rules—we help you work within them to get the job done right.
Our Approach: Strategic, Nimble, Accountable
Where Agility Meets Excellence.
At SummitWest, we move fast without cutting corners. We’re built to pivot quickly and deliver reliably—whether the ask is urgent, complex, or both. From rapid mobilization to long-term program strategy, we own every detail and execute with precision.
Our model is grounded in partnership. We collaborate closely with clients to design tailored, compliant solutions that align with both immediate needs and long-term goals. At our core, we’re driven by impact—advancing projects that contribute to a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.
What sets us apart is our operational discipline. Our systems are streamlined yet flexible, enabling us to scale teams quickly, activate safety protocols in new regions, and seize opportunities that others might miss.
Every engagement starts with a rigorous intake process—covering safety, scheduling, and senior oversight—to ensure the right framework is in place from day one. This structure is what allows us to deliver high-quality, fully vetted outcomes that earn the confidence of agencies, stakeholders, and partners alike.
Why Partner with SummitWest?
Solutions-Oriented. Collaborative. Built to Deliver.
Our job is to help you get your job done—and we’re known for doing it faster, smarter, and with fewer headaches. For large environmental firms, we can plug in seamlessly—taking on a small role or scaling up as needed to keep your projects moving. With a multidisciplinary team spread across the Western U.S., we bring expertise, speed, and reliability wherever you need us.
What sets SummitWest apart:
- Headache-Free Execution: We manage logistics, compliance, and coordination—so you don’t have to. Despite our size, we operate with the structure and professionalism of a much larger firm.
- Flexibility at Our Core: Delays happen—weather shifts, construction changes, cancellations. We were built to adapt, and flexibility remains one of our core values.
- Rapid Response Capability: From staffing a last-minute shift to deploying 15 biologists to the desert, we mobilize fast. We’ve supported urgent fieldwork for projects like the Creek Fire in the Sierras and the Palisades Fire in L.A.—without compromising safety or quality.
- Local Presence, Regional Reach: As a remote-first firm, our team lives and works across the Western U.S. That means faster deployment, local expertise, and ecological insight—especially critical in a region as diverse as California.
- Operational Structure You Can Count On: With an in-house scheduler, dedicated safety officer, and responsive leadership team, we deliver consistent, high-quality results you can trust.
- Scalable Team: With 65+ trained professionals ready to mobilize across California and beyond, we’re built to meet challenges of any scale.
- Academic-Level Quality: Our team includes PhDs and MS-level scientists whose work meets the highest standards—producing deliverables that are trusted by clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
- True Accountability: We take pride in every project and stand firmly behind the quality of our people and our work.
- Proven Performance: With more than a decade of experience across California and Oregon, we’ve supported hundreds of projects—from utilities and developers to conservation groups.
- Collaborative Mindset: We work in step with project teams, stakeholders, and agencies—fostering communication, alignment, and momentum throughout the lifecycle of a project.
- Enduring Partnerships: We show up as your sub—and earn our place as your go-to partner for the next project, and the next.
- Safety + Scale: Our ISNetworld- and Avetta-approved safety program, backed by a dedicated officer and scalable workforce, ensures we’re ready for any project, anywhere in the West.
Building Lasting Partnerships
We don’t just finish the job—we build relationships that endure.
At SummitWest, success means more than crossing the finish line—it means becoming the partner our clients count on, year after year. Our longest-standing client has trusted us since 2010. Several currently engage us with annual contracts exceeding $1 million since 2020. That kind of continued partnership reflects more than just technical capability—it speaks to our consistency, integrity, and the care we bring to every engagement.
We don’t disappear once a deliverable is submitted. We stay connected, anticipate what’s next, and work proactively to help our partners stay ahead of challenges. Whether it’s species surveys on remote solar farms or developing climate strategies for sensitive coastal projects, we’re there—with a mindset rooted in problem-solving, partnership, and pride in our work.
What our partners say:
“SummitWest produces some of our highest quality reports. Their team’s reports routinely have the fewest errors compared to reports from other subcontractors… They are very professional and conscientious and are quick to respond to any issues or perceived issues. I enthusiastically endorse them.”
— Jason Ricks, CARDNO / Stantec
“Chezzie and Griffin Brungraber provided the necessary expertise and enthusiasm to assist us with the successfully completed surveys. The surveys were typically long days and often over rugged terrain… I recommend them without reservation.”
— Larry Sward, Helix Environmental Planning
In an industry where trust is hard-earned and easily lost, we’ve built a reputation for delivering work that is not only technically sound—but grounded in respect, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to each client’s success.