gis for environmental consulting
the regulatory record is a spatial record.
Environmental work is inherently geographic. Contamination plumes spread across landscapes. Wetland boundaries define what can and can't be built. Species habitat determines what regulatory protections apply. Environmental impact extends across jurisdictions and ecosystems that don't follow political lines. The spatial infrastructure underlying environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation work is as important as any other component of an engagement and it's frequently the piece that gets the least attention.
whereabouts works with environmental consultants, environmental nonprofits, regulatory support teams, and organizations navigating environmental compliance to build the spatial analysis and data infrastructure that supports rigorous, defensible environmental work.
what we help environmental orgs do:
Design and build spatial databases for contamination site tracking, remediation monitoring, and regulatory compliance documentation
Conduct wetland delineation support mapping and jurisdictional determination analysis
Develop species habitat and range mapping for environmental impact assessment and Section 7 consultation
Build field data collection tools for site assessment, sampling documentation, and compliance monitoring
Create environmental impact visualizations for NEPA documentation, public comment, and regulatory filings
Integrate remote sensing and raster data into environmental monitoring workflows
Develop web maps and dashboards for site portfolio management across multi-site environmental programs
Support expert witness and regulatory proceeding needs with rigorous spatial analysis and documentation
who we work with:
Environmental consulting firms. Environmental nonprofits and advocacy organizations. Remediation project teams. Land use attorneys and regulatory consultants. State and federal regulatory support contractors. Organizations navigating NEPA, CERCLA, CWA, and ESA compliance.
a note on our approach:
Environmental GIS work often ends up in regulatory proceedings, legal challenges, or public comment processes. We build analysis that is documented, reproducible, and defensible, because the spatial record is part of the legal and regulatory record.
a note on certifications:
whereabouts is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and LGBT Business Enterprise (NGLCC), and a disabled-owned firm. For organizations navigating vendor diversity requirements or set-aside procurement, our certifications may support your process. We're glad to provide whatever documentation you need.