Colorado - FirstCarbon Solutions

Office

Highlands Ranch

9090 S. Ridgeline Blvd,
Suite 150
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
T: 303.938.5500

Local Expertise

FCS’s diverse team of local experts delivers comprehensive environmental services across the Colorado region, offering specialized support in areas such as:

Biological Resources Management

Surveys & Assessments: Habitat impact assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, soil and hydrology assessments, biological resource inventory
Regulatory Compliance & Permitting: Wetland delineation, Clean Water Act compliance (Section 404 permitting), Endangered Species Act compliance, Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Monitoring & Reporting: Habitat monitoring, and restoration plans & reporting; construction monitoring and reporting

Cultural Resources Management

Cultural & Historic Evaluations: HREs, NRHP, Section 106, Phase I–III archaeological assessments, eligibility determinations
Research & Documentation: Archival research, context statements, HABS/HAER/HALS reports, photo documentation
Mapping & Analysis: APE mapping, GIS/drone surveys, photogrammetry, LiDAR, 3D modeling, viewshed studies
Consultation & Compliance: Section 106/110, AB 52, Native American consultation, municipal code updates
Fieldwork & Monitoring: Archaeological/paleontological surveys, construction monitoring, mitigation measures
Curation & Interpretation: Outreach materials, Digital Heritage deliverables, repository coordination

GIS/Remote Sensing

Data Analysis & Management: Impact calculations, CAD data analysis, vegetation mapping, aquatic resource delineation analysis; choropleth, heat, and graduated symbology maps
Visual Impact & Imagery: GIS Field Maps & Survey 123, Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS, Drone Aerial Imagery, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Standards & Compliance: Mapping and design follow jurisdiction-specific agency guidelines aligned with federal, state, and local regulations

Air Quality/GHG Management

Compliance & Monitoring: APEN compliance and audits (oil & gas); Air monitoring and odor mitigation plans
Permitting & Environmental Justice: APEN reporting and fee management; Construction (Part B) and operating permits (NSR, PSD, Title V); Environmental Justice Act screening, summaries, and community engagement plans
Modeling & Technical Analysis: Air quality modeling and technical evaluations; Applicability analysis (HAPs, NESHAPs, BACT/MACT)
GHG Management: reporting and emissions reduction compliance; GEMM 2 compliance; Emissions inventory and performance benchmarking

Wastewater & Stormwater Management

Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Stormwater Inspection
Regulatory Compliance
Water Quality Sampling and Testing
Discharge Monitoring Reports
Remediation

Additional Expertise

Entitlements and Permitting
ESG for Cities
Grant Writing and Management
Noise Management
Program Management / Construction Monitoring
Sustainability Solutions and Services
Visual Analysis Services

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The Colorado Team

Mike Stephenson, ERM

Principal Scientist, Regional Manager, Cameron-Cole

Dr. Dana DePietro, RPA

Director of Biological and Cultural Resources Management

Jason Brandman

Director/Senior Vice President, Environmental Services

Taylor Davidson

Colorado Grants Lead

Alison Goodrich

Colorado Environmental Scientist

Dr. Mario Borrero, RPA

Colorado Cultural Resources Specialist

Kasha Wright

Sam Marquis

Colorado Principal Hydrogeologist

Andrew Jones

Colorado Project Geologist

Kweku Williams

Biological Archaeologist / Osteologist

Jackie Winkel

Senior Air Quality Scientist

Featured Project

Research and Development Grant Support for Renewable Hydrogen Production and Carbon Sequestration Forestry Residue Conversion

The FCS Grants team developed a highly technical DOE Office of Science SBIR/STTR grant for Forager Fuels, LLC, which converts forestry residues into renewable hydrogen, biochar, and carbon credits using a relocatable BECCS system. Their technology mitigates wildfire risk, generates clean energy, and sequesters carbon—advancing sustainable forest management.

FAQ

What is the Colorado Historical, Prehistorical, and Archaeological Resources Act (CHPAA)?

CHPAA protects archaeological, paleontological, and cultural resources on public lands for scientific, educational, and heritage purposes.

Blog

The Critical Role of Wildfire Mitigation Grants in Protecting Colorado’s Communities and Ecosystems

In Colorado, wildfire mitigation is nothing new. However, recent large federal funding cuts mean local and state protections become more crucial than ever before.

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Statement of Qualifications

Learn more about our comprehensive services and recent projects, which highlight our breadth of expertise across multiple disciplines throughout the United States.

How we can help

In an ever-changing regulatory and sustainability environment, FCS understands the challenges you face. Our highly qualified environmental specialists, energy management consultants, and technical experts deliver integrated, industry-specific solutions that move your project forward—so that you can focus on what matters.

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