Environmental Planning

Protecting the environment has become a top priority for communities around the world.

Whether preserving national parks or protecting high growth areas, it's crucial that the planning process include the most accurate land use information available. Strong knowledge of regulatory issues and proven value engineering expertise are equally important.

Worldwide Expertise

MWH is an industry leader in environmental planning. Over the years, MWH has provided comprehensive environmental planning services around the world.

MWH engineers work closely with city, national and regional agencies to gather valuable information not readily available in published documents. Based on this data, our experts in value engineering then weigh all feasible alternatives to arrive at the best long-term decisions.

Our specialists in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil/geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, geology, toxicology and chemistry have the skills needed for comprehensive environmental auditing and compliance planning — as well as pollution prevention and waste minimization program development.

You’ll find us particularly qualified to provide land use planning assistance to growing communities with a need to expand public facilities and/or preserve environmental resources.

With a strong background in public works facilities and environmental studies, MWH is renowned for its excellent environmental planning skills.

MWH's expertise includes:

• Community land use plans
• Land capability and existing land use mapping
• Improvement and expansion of public facilities, services and utilities
• Preservation and conservation of natural resource areas
• Lakeshore development criteria
• Community design
• Public and private recreation systems
• Open space issues
• Transportation
• Fish, wildlife and water quality preservation
• Forecasts of future growth areas
• Zoning regulations
• Model ordinances
• Plan implementations