Environmental Hydrology :Sustainability and Climate Change
The affects of climate change will impact aquatic ecosystems and human infrastructure during the 21st century. These changes—such as rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns—will influence flood hazard risks and coastal erosion, as well as river and tidal wetland restoration. To enable sustainable living in the future, communities will have to address these climate change impacts and transform how they manage scarce water resources.
From our inception, we've pioneered sustainability solutions by helping clients restore natural habitats and conserve natural resources. Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise spanning project-specific engineering to regional planning and international policy guidance in climate change, ESA translates complicated climate change projections into actionable plans and long-term solutions.
Specialized Services
- Audits
- California AB 32 and SB 375 compliance
- Carbon offset and sequestration program design and documentation
- Community and ecosystem adaptation plans
- Greenhouse gas inventories, mitigation, and emissions reduction
- Inventories and reporting
- Life cycle carbon footprints
- Metrics development and performance measurement
- Sea level rise risk and vulnerability assessments
- Sustainability assessments, audits, and benchmarking