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Healthy, sustainable water benefits both people and the environment.

At SWCA, our water resources services are divided into two main categories: water resources permitting and water as a natural resource.

Driven primarily by the Clean Water Act, our water resources permitting services focus on hydrological phenomena such as the movement and distribution of surface and groundwater. Our experts bring an interdisciplinary approach to help clients navigate water laws at all levels of government.

Approaching water as a natural resource, our scientists conduct thorough investigations of aquatic species and habitats to develop comprehensive management plans, ranging from riparian enhancement and restoration to the recovery of threatened, endangered, and sensitive species.

Relevant Services

  • Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401/402 and 404
  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • Special Area Management Plans (SAMP)
  • Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Assessments and Monitoring
  • Turbidity Monitoring
  • Water Supply Analysis and Alternative Development
  • Water Resource Management and Planning
  • Water Resources Data Management and Storage
  • Water Quality Assessments and Modeling
  • Water Quality/Quantity Monitoring
  • Drinking Water Source Protection Plans
  • Stormwater Inspection Services
  • Aquifer Tests
  • Public Drinking Supply Water Well Design/Installation
  • Groundwater Impact Assessment and Mitigation
  • Groundwater and Surface Water Modeling
  • Stream-gaging and Weir Design
  • Recharge, Reuse, and Mitigation Design
  • Hydrologic Modeling Services
  • Groundwater Hydrology
  • Sediment Quality Testing
  • Expert Witness Services and Water Rights Negotiations
  • Wetland Design, Restoration, and Development
  • Wetland Delineation, Enhancement, Mitigation, and Monitoring
  • Aquatic and Riparian Community Assessments
  • Stream and Riparian Habitat Assessments
  • Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
  • Watershed Analysis
  • Limiting Factors Analysis
  • Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Design, Implementation, and Monitoring
  • Stream Restoration
  • Non-native Predator Removal
  • Regulatory Compliance and Permitting
  • Hydrographic and Geomorphic Surveys
  • California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM)

Project Spotlights

Meet the Experts

Brian Crook, Water Resources Lead
Team Lead

Brian Crook

Brian has more than 29 years of experience in public involvement, conflict resolution, and public information supporting water resources programs. He has a record of success consulting to public agencies, state and county governments, and private clients, as well as stakeholder outreach and public education efforts related to coastal ecosystem restoration, flood control, water supply, harbor planning, and other water issues. 

bcrook [at] swca.com (Contact Brian  →)
Chad Baker | Rockies Water Lead
Rockies Region

Chad Baker

Chad has nearly 20 years of experience with multi-discipline resource inventory and regulatory permitting projects. He specializes in multi-agency consultation, siting and routing, mitigation planning and construction compliance projects. 

cbaker [at] swca.com (Contact Chad  →)
Will Norman | Central / East Water Lead
Central/East Region

Will Norman

Will has experience in planning, development, and management of multi-disciplinary water resource projects and programs. He primarily focuses on coastal restoration and flood protection. 

will.norman [at] swca.com (Contact Will  →)