Coastal Restoration & Resilience
OVERVIEW
At ELOS, we are dedicated to restoring and enhancing coastal ecosystems through our specialized expertise in coastal restoration and resilience. With a deep understanding of the unique local needs, we offer a comprehensive suite of services that address project planning, management, regulatory compliance, and monitoring. Our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship drives our every action as we partner with clients to protect communities and coastal resources.
Coastal Restoration Planning, Project Development, and Funding
ELOS has the capacity to support coastal restoration planning, project development, and funding efforts. Specific service offerings include:
Local coastal master planning
RESTORE Act Direct Component Multiyear Implementation planning
Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) project development
Comprehensive funding strategies for coastal restoration projects
National Environmental Protection AcT (NEPA) Compliance
We navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), ensuring that restoration and resilience projects meet environmental requirements. ELOS has the capacity to conduct a combination of on-site, drone flight, and desktop inspections for the purpose of assisting clients with NEPA compliance.
Specific service offerings include:
Categorical exclusion documentation
Environmental Assessments
Environmental Impact Statements
Construction Management and Environmental Monitoring
ELOS has a team of experts who are experienced in managing construction projects in the coastal zone and developing and implementing environmental monitoring plans for coastal restoration projects. We establish robust monitoring programs to track project success and adapt strategies as needed, ensuring sustained project benefits over time.
Coastal Use Permitting and Mitigation
ELOS is experienced in preparing and evaluating coastal use permits (CUPs) and others that may be required in the coastal zone. Our team of experts also advises clients regarding mitigation requirements and mitigation instruments. We guide clients through the intricate permitting process, streamlining approvals for projects while adhering to environmental regulations. Specific service offerings include:
Section 404 permitting
Section 408 permitting
Mitigation instrument development and administration
In-lieu fee instrument development and administration
Your Partner in Progress
ELOS is experienced in developing watershed management and flood mitigation projects, plans, and funding strategies that are focused on a variety of federal and state programs. Specific service offerings include:
Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) project development and grant applications
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project development and grant applications
FEMA (HMGP, BRIC, FMA) project development and grant applications
Hazard mitigation planning
Comprehensive funding strategies for watershed management and flood mitigation projects