Natural Resources
Unlike most environmental firms, ARM’s biologists and natural resources professionals have 15+ years of experience so when they go into the field, they are gathering a wealth of information about all facets of a project, including constructability considerations, which helps our clients avoid surprises and reduces the need for multiple site reconnaissance mobilizations. Not only does this approach reduce overall project costs, but it provides our clients with actionable project intelligence at the outset of the project, which leads to better decisions and better project outcomes. ARM’s primary focus is to meet our client’s goals and make them look good while being fiscally responsible, responsive, safe, and dependable, as well as providing quality services that benefit our natural resources.
Natural System Design involves the restoration, enhancement or creation of hydrologic resources and ecosystems, such as streams and wetlands, using a combination of applied hydrology, ecology, biology and engineering. Using decades of experience in this field, ARM’s scientists and engineers collaborate with our clients to understand their objectives and then to develop cost-effective designs that are both constructible and durable, while seeking to enhance overall environmental quality.
Natural Resources Solutions
Natural System Design Solutions
Natural Resources Featured Projects
Natural Resources Certifications
- Venomous Snake Handling Certification
- Timber Rattlesnake Monitor (PFBC)
- State and Federal Qualified Botanist (PA, OH, WV, VA, MD), including qualifications for Northeastern Bulrush, Running Buffalo Clover, Virginia Spiraea, Harperella, Small Whorled Pogonia, Swamp Pink
- Bog Turtle Surveyor (US FWS, PFBC, Maryland DNR)
- Qualified Professional Forest Conservation (Maryland DNR)
- State of Ohio Level 2 QHE Qualified Data Collector
- Professional Wetland Scientist/Certified Wetland Delineator
- Certified Wildlife Biologist
- Maryland Biological Stream Survey Macroinvertebrate Sampling Certification
- Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assessment Field Sampling Protocols – PADEP Approved
Natural Resources Awards
- Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey Atlas Project (PARS) Outstanding Service Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Member, Pennsylvania Wild Resource Conservation Program Advisory Committee (2013-2019)
Natural System Design Featured Projects
Michelle Cohen
Vice President of Natural Resources
Michelle oversees all aspects of ARM’s Natural Resource Service line, including wetlands, stream and aquatic resources, threatened and endangered species, wildlife/habitat assessments, impact analysis, mitigation, monitoring, and permitting.
Ms. Cohen has over 30 years’ experience as an environmental consultant and is responsible for leading ARM’s Natural Resource Services, including administration, management, technical studies, and quality oversight for broad range of projects with various degrees of complexity.