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April 2, 2025

WOTUS, POTUS, and SCOTUS: Where Waters of the U.S. Stands Under the New Administration

Anyone who has had to obtain a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is familiar with waters of the United States, or WOTUS. They want to know “Are there any WOTUS on my site?” and “Do I need a 404 permit?” The quest for answers can be […]

March 3, 2025

ESA Acquires 48 North Solutions, Inc.

ESA is pleased to announce that it has acquired 48 North Solutions, Inc. (48 NORTH). Headquartered in Issaquah, WA, the six-person firm—long recognized for its work in marine and freshwater environments—joins ESA’s Pacific Northwest region. The added expertise this team brings will greatly strengthen ESA’s Fish and Aquatic Sciences practice, and expand service offerings for […]

March 19, 2025

Webinar: First 100 Days of Trump Administration – What Does it Mean for Permitting?

Join ESA’s team of federal permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experts as they recap the first 100 days of the Trump Administration’s policy actions and provide insights for navigating the changing procedures to keep infrastructure projects moving forward. Join UsTuesday, April 22, 202512:00 – 1:00 PM PT/3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Our Speakers […]