Peterson & VandenBerg Environmental Services
​​We provide a wide variety of environmental consulting services. While our specialties are listed here, we may be able to assist you with other environmental or ecological services. We travel all over Michigan (and sometimes Indiana) for our clients. Let our over 30 years of industry experience help you reach your goal.
Shoreline Protection
With fluctuating Lake Michigan water levels and erratic weather patterns, erosion has become a real issue for many lakefront property owners.
We have extensive experience assisting homeowners and contractors obtain permits for various shoreline activities including dune restoration, regrading, and “hard” shoreline protection using riprap revetments and sheet steel seawalls.
Critical Dunes & High Risk Erosion Site Evaluations
Over 265 miles of Michigan's coastline is regulated by EGLE as High Risk Erosion and Critical Dune areas.
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It can be difficult to know how to begin a project within these areas and every property is different, so we recommend an onsite evaluation to determine the feasibility of a project within your property's regulatory zone.
Permit Application Assistance
With pertinent knowledge and years of permitting experience, we can assist with obtaining permits from various regulatory agencies in an efficient manner. This allows clients to finish projects on time and within their budget.
We can assist with obtaining permits from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Counties, and Cities/Townships.
Wetland Delineations
In Michigan, a wetland can be regulated by various local, state, and federal agencies. Knowing the size, location, and regulatory status of a wetland on a property is crucial prior to purchasing a property or moving forward with development.
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Our wetland delineations provide our clients with a vital starting point for any project that might involve a wetland.
Wetland Mitigation, Restoration Design, Monitoring, and Construction Observation
When wetland impacts are unavoidable, permitting agencies may require compensatory mitigation in the form of creating wetlands, or buying wetland mitigation bank credits.
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We provide assistance through the entire mitigation process to ensure all agency requirements are achieved.
GIS Mapping and Analysis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer software that is used to analyze and and map geographically referenced information such as GPS data points, survey data, aerial imagery, elevation data, and other relevant information.
We provide a variety of GIS services to aid our clients in permit applications, site evaluations, and project design.
Hydrographic Surveying
Hydrographic surveying is a vital service that allows us to determine the physical features (bathymetry) of lake bottoms and river beds. Peterson & VandenBerg Environmental uses single beam sonar and supporting software to measure and define a body of water to support marine construction and dredge jobs.
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From data acquisition and mapping, to final calculations and plan drafting, Peterson & VandenBerg Environmental has what you need for your next marine project.
Violation Assistance
It can be difficult to navigate and understand all of the environmental rules and regulations that might apply to a property or activity. This can sometimes lead to a violation being issued from the local, state, and/or federal government.
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We have experience assisting clients with violations in critical dune and high risk erosion areas, wetlands, and more. We know how to work closely with the regulatory agency to ensure a resolution is reached.