Brownfield/Due Diligence/Ecological

Brownfield sites can pose significant financial and environmental challenges to a developer and community but represent tremendous redevelopment opportunities. While brownfields are traditionally seen as properties that are contaminated or perceived to be contaminated, many factors such as blight and functional obsolescence can contribute to the brownfield condition of a site. Our team stands ready to successfully facilitate revitalization of these types of properties through appropriate risk management and remediation planning and implementation. Fishbeck has proven expertise in providing municipalities, property owners, and private developers with the leadership, scientific insight, and funding tools needed to repurpose brownfield sites into new and welcoming facilities, neighborhoods, and businesses. 

Understanding the past use history and existing environmental conditions of a property is critical for prospective purchasers as they consider acquiring a property and for existing owners as they manage their assets. These elements are used to determine liability, due care, and other concerns and can be investigated by conducting environmental due diligence, a formal process that assesses property for risk of potential environmental contamination. This multi-step process often begins by conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, followed by additional due diligence activities (i.e., soil, groundwater, and soil-gas testing) relevant to your specific project. Our experts work to establish liability protection and ensure due care compliance by mitigating potential exposure concerns and exacerbation issues. Fishbeck’s due diligence services provide the level of comfort and security needed to ensure liability protection and risk management. 

Fishbeck’s Ecological Team provides extensive experience for projects at the interface of land use and natural resource protection. We routinely work with developers, engineers, local government, and state and federal agencies. Our team has conducted hundreds of wetland delineations and ecological assessments spanning a variety of project types and landscapes—from derelict brownfield sites, aggregate mines, and commercial/industrial property to pristine natural areas.

Our approach promotes early coordination with regulatory agencies to understand regulatory concerns, provide solutions, and ensure efficiency. We keep pace with ever-changing regulations, best management practices, and your project deadlines.