Our Services

Integrated Environmental & Cultural Resource Solutions

CHRIS delivers comprehensive cultural and environmental assessments to support responsible development. We help clients meet regulatory requirements, avoid delays, and protect historically and ecologically significant places—while keeping projects on track.

From early-stage planning to post-construction stewardship, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet local, state, and federal expectations—including NEPA, Section 106, and SHPO coordination.

Rapid Resource Assessments (RRAs):
Our RRAs provide fast, desktop-based reviews of environmental and cultural risks to help developers, landowners, and real estate professionals make informed decisions early. For just $795 and up, you'll get a clear summary of red flags—wetlands, historic sites, cemeteries, tribal triggers, and more—delivered in as little as 3–5 business days (Learn More Here)

Environmental Resource Services

We assess, document, and plan around natural resource concerns with a focus on practical solutions and regulatory clarity.

• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
  Evaluate potential impacts of development on natural resources, communities, and ecosystems in compliance with NEPA and other federal/state requirements.

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
  Identify recognized environmental conditions on a site to support due diligence, real estate transactions, and redevelopment planning.

• Rapid Environmental Desktop Reviews
  Provide quick, low-cost environmental screening using GIS, aerial imagery, and database searches for early project planning and grant applications.

• Species Protection & Landscape Analysis
  Assess and map sensitive habitats and protected species to guide responsible design and avoid costly delays or regulatory violations.

• Watershed and Habitat Evaluations
  Investigate watershed health, hydrological function, and ecological integrity to support planning, permitting, and restoration.

• Stormwater and Erosion Control Plans
  Design and review practical strategies for managing runoff, reducing sedimentation, and protecting water quality during and after construction.

• Post-Construction Environmental Monitoring
  Conduct ongoing assessments to ensure compliance with permit conditions, restoration goals, or ecological performance standards.

• Mitigation Planning and Report Preparation
  Develop tailored plans to offset unavoidable impacts through conservation, restoration, or enhancement of nearby resources.

Cultural Resource Services

We identify, evaluate, and protect cultural and historic assets through thoughtful planning and expert documentation.

• Cultural Resources Reconnaissance Surveys
  Rapid site assessments to flag potential archaeological or historic resources early in project development.

• Phase I, II, and III Archaeological Investigations
  Systematic investigations to identify, test, and recover cultural material in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

• Historic Property Surveys and Mapping
  Field-based documentation and GIS mapping of historic buildings, districts, landscapes, and features.

• National Register of Historic Places Nominations
  Research and write nominations to formally recognize and protect eligible historic properties.

• Section 106 and SHPO Coordination
  Lead consultation processes with State Historic Preservation Offices to ensure legal compliance and project continuity.

• Mitigation Strategy Development and Reporting
  Develop creative, meaningful mitigation plans—such as interpretive signage, oral histories, or preservation easements—to offset impacts to historic sites.

Community & Descendant Engagement

We build meaningful relationships with communities connected to the land, ensuring that cultural voices are represented and preserved.

• Tribal and Descendant Consultation
  Facilitate respectful communication with tribes and descendant communities to ensure their concerns and knowledge inform project outcomes.

• Oral History and Local Knowledge Documentation
  Capture intergenerational stories, traditions, and place-based knowledge through interviews, transcription, and archival preservation.

• Historical and Archaeological Investigations
  Partner with local communities to document and interpret sites through collaborative research, fieldwork, and narrative-building.

• Genealogical Research and Family Histories
  Trace lineage, property records, and community ties to support repatriation, preservation, or commemorative work.

• Interpretation Planning and Commemorative Support
  Develop interpretive signage, brochures, and exhibits that honor lived experiences and connect the public to place.

• Exhibit Planning and Design
  Create temporary or permanent exhibits for museums, visitor centers, or public spaces that amplify marginalized voices and local history.