Drawing on a proven track record of managing major aquatic restoration initiatives —I bring deep, hands-on expertise to every phase of environmental revitalization
Ecosystem Restoration & Stewardship
Getting Started
Do you want to clean your local waterway but don’t know where to start? Let me help guide you through the process from start to finish.
Technical Support
Do all the agencies and acronyms make your head spin? Do you have a plan in place but need some advice on how to move forward? I can assess your situation and provide guidance on next steps to ensure your project is successful.
Contract/Project Management
Do you have an ongoing project but no one on staff to manage deadlines, deliverables, and ensure payments are made on time? I can help ensure your project stays on track and your funders are happy.
Services Offered
Services Offered
1. Project Initiation & Regulatory Strategy
- Regulatory Navigation: Guiding your organization through complex government procurement and permitting processes, including navigating RFPs/RFQs versus sole-source procedures, vendor selection, and state contract requirements.
- Document & Permit Review: Conducting thorough reviews of contracts, permits, and technical documents, providing precise corrections, feedback, and strategic comments.
- Milestone Planning: Identifying and defining the critical milestones necessary to successfully transition your project from initial vision to full-scale implementation.
2. Comprehensive Project Management
- Specialized Environmental Oversight: Guiding you through the unique regulatory and operational challenges of executing projects in habitats protected for endangered and threatened species, such as manatees.
- Vendor & Agency Management: Overseeing third-party vendors and coordinating with agencies to ensure tasks are executed correctly, thoroughly evaluating the quality and compliance of their work.
- GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis: Utilizing advanced GIS mapping capabilities to visually highlight your project’s location, scope, and ecological importance to stakeholders.
3. Community Engagement & Public Relations
- Translating Technical Data: Distilling complex scientific studies and technical reports into clear, compelling, and accessible narratives for your stakeholders and the public.
- Professional Stakeholder Presentation: Representing your project to local communities, state officials, and regulatory agencies to raise awareness, build trust, and support fundraising efforts.
- Message Refinement & Representation: Reviewing key communications to sharpen your messaging for target audiences, and attending critical meetings on behalf of your organization.
4. Growth, Funding, & Development
- Funding Strategy: Providing expert guidance on how to approach and secure funding from granting agencies, local leaders, and state representatives.
- Technical Writing & Grant Development: Authoring high-stakes documents, including competitive grants and technical proposals, leveraging foundational data provided by your organization to secure project funding.