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As an ADEC Organization, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) is focused on improving the world we live in by advancing sustainable practices globally. And, it's our goal to improve the lives of all people we work with, whether they are clients, partners or colleagues.
39 years of actionable
CEQA/NEPA experTISE
Our history in environmental compliance includes the preparation of more than 34,000 environmental documents for over 8,000 projects across California.
San Ramon City Center Plaza District Finding of Consistency
FCS prepared a Finding of Consistency to provide CEQA coverage for the project-level entitlements associated with the Plaza District. The San Ramon City Center project, a mixed use project of 2.1 million square feet, was originally approved by the San Ramon City Council in December 2007.
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Santa Clara Digital Sign and RelocationOutfront Media, a national outdoor advertising company, consulted with FCS to analyze the visibility of a proposed digital sign along Highway 101 in Santa Clara utilizing 3D modeling and animation. As the sign location is adjacent to a planned interchange redesign, Outfront needed to understand the potential impacts the planned interchange would have on the visibility of its proposed sign to northbound travelers of the highway.
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On January 9, 2023, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) published new #NEPA guidance for climate issues to Federal Age...
Read MoreTo prepare an addendum to an #EIR, it is important to understand the CEQA guidelines. We prepared the Bishop Ranch 6 Project Add...
Read MoreThe #California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) saw many legislative changes in 2022; here's a brief rundown of the bills that ...
Read MoreAvailable data shows that #PFAS could pose serious health risks to communities and their residents. How are these 'forever chemi...
Read MoreA new study from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows how #PFAS move in groundwater; here's how this can help further our underst...
Read MoreOn January 9, 2023, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) published new #NEPA guidance for climate issues to Federal Age...
Read MoreTo prepare an addendum to an #EIR, it is important to understand the CEQA guidelines. We prepared the Bishop Ranch 6 Project Add...
Read MoreThe #California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) saw many legislative changes in 2022; here's a brief rundown of the bills that ...
Read MoreAvailable data shows that #PFAS could pose serious health risks to communities and their residents. How are these 'forever chemi...
Read MoreA new study from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows how #PFAS move in groundwater; here's how this can help further our underst...
Read MoreJessica Coria,
Senior Air Quality Scientist
Supports CEQA compliance, GHG and criteria pollutant mitigation, and the development of sustainability plans and policies.
Stefanie Griffin, M.A.,
Archaeological Supervisor
Collaborating on archaeological projects with private and public entities throughout California.
Dr. Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA,
Associate Director, Cultural Resources
Dana has more than 16 years of experience in all aspects of cultural resources management, including prehistoric and historic archaeology, paleontology, materials conservation, history of art and architecture, and community engagement.
Tsui Li,
Project Manager
Manages the preparation of compliance documents for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial projects.
Jessica Coria,
Senior Air Quality Scientist
Supports CEQA compliance, GHG and criteria pollutant mitigation, and the development of sustainability plans and policies.
Stefanie Griffin, M.A.,
Archaeological Supervisor
Collaborating on archaeological projects with private and public entities throughout California.
Dr. Dana DePietro, PhD, RPA,
Associate Director, Cultural Resources
Dana has more than 16 years of experience in all aspects of cultural resources management, including prehistoric and historic archaeology, paleontology, materials conservation, history of art and architecture, and community engagement.
Tsui Li,
Project Manager
Manages the preparation of compliance documents for residential, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial projects.
Not only were we very satisfied and impressed with the quality of work that was provided, but also the attention that you and your team paid to community comments, and special requests from council members and others. You helped the process move forward in a timely and efficient manner, with clearly documented conclusions, which is exactly what any agency, developer and community could hope for.
FirstCarbon Solutions’ staff members have always exhibited dedication to providing a comprehensive and legally defensible CEQA document that is delivered on time and within budget. Their dedication to meeting timeline goals and objectives has always been appreciated.
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your most excellent work on behalf of our LA Fitness project. When we had a late City mandate for three more unanticipated Planning Studies, I thought we would never gain our entitlements in time. [...] You made the rather foreboding Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas and Cultural studies (including coordination with Indian tribes) quite seamless due to your relationship with the City. Thank you, we appreciate your good work on our behalf!
FCS was very knowledgeable and helpful guiding the District through the different steps that needed to be taken as well as informed the District on how to proceed with mitigating the impacts identified in the MND. Since that time, the District has engaged FCS for additional work products, and FCS has consistently demonstrated their expertise and their responsiveness in meeting the District's needs.