Wetland Science

The wetland scientists at Hancock Associates are passionate about balancing the success of your project with conserving the natural environment. This is achieved by thoroughly examining each site, analyzing the built environment and determining how adjacent wetlands and coastal resources are formed, how they work, how to best protect them and in some instances, make new ones.

Coastal house behind a sandy dune with newly planted dune grass, clear blue sky in the background.

Capabilities

We offer a wide range of wetland science capabilities that can be combined with our land surveying and civil engineering services based on project requirements.

Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD)
Certificate of Compliance (COC)
Chapter 91 Waterways License
Coastal Dune Restoration
Coastal Environmental Permitting
Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits
Due Diligence Site Investigations
Eel Grass Surveys
Environmental Compliance/Construction Monitoring
Expert Testimony
MEPA Environmental Impact Reports
MESA Conservation and Management Permits
Notice of Intent (NOI)
NPDES Permits
Permitting Support
Project Review for Conservation Commissions
Rare and Endangered Species Assessments
Seawall, Float and Pier Permitting Assistance
Section 401 Water Quality Certification
Shorebird Monitoring
Soil Evaluations
Soil Erosion/Sediment Control Design
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
Vegetation and Wildlife Surveys
Vernal Pool Identification/Certification
Wetland Construction Observation
Wetland Functions and Values Assessments
Wetland Resource Delineation and Mapping
Wetland Restoration, Replication and Enhancement
Wildlife Habitat and Fisheries Evaluations

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Coastal Dune Repair and Restoration

Gloucester, MA

The March 2, 2018, Nor’easter ‘Riley’ caused severe erosion up and down the MA coastline and in particular to the...

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Jordan Dairy Farm

Spencer, MA

The Jordan family partnered with Vanguard Renewables to design, construct and operate an anaerobic digestion facility that converts farm and...

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Passive House for Active Recovery

Lowell, MA

Hancock Associates provided land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services for the design and permitting of this redevelopment project...

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Great Marsh Brewery

Essex, MA

Hancock assisted with the development of a new three-story brewery, beer garden and fine restaurant to replace a dated local...

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St. John’s Preparatory School

Danvers, MA

In 2012, St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA began carrying out their strategic plan for the future, known as...

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385 Solar LLC

Bellingham, MA

385 Solar LLC relied on Hancock Associates for civil engineering, land surveying and wetland science services for their 1-megawatt ground...

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Durkee Farm Estates

Littleton, MA

Durkee Farm Estates, a new community of 28 energy efficient, open concept homes, is a thoughtful reuse of the former...

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Cornerstone Square

Westford, MA

Cornerstone Square is a 245,970 sq. ft. upscale lifestyle commercial center. It was developed as part of a building series...

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Sargent Pond

Brookline, MA

A close-up view of green surveying equipment (a theodolite or total station) set up on a tripod in the foreground, overlooking a pond covered with green algae or duckweed. In the distance, two people in a small boat are seen taking measurements or conducting work in the middle of the pond. The surroundings are lush with greenery, trees, and well-maintained grass under a bright, sunny sky. The image captures a peaceful yet technical scene in a natural setting.

Hancock Associates provided land surveying and wetland science services at the three-acre Sargent Pond in Brookline, MA to support dewatering...

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Ledgeview at Wrentham

Wrentham, MA

Hancock Associates provided civil engineering, land surveying and wetland science services in the development of this large-scale mixed use commercial,...

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Kimball Farm

Westford, MA

Hancock Associates provides civil engineering, surveying and wetland services for the modification and permitting of a private wastewater treatment facility...

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Danversport Yacht Club

Danvers, MA

Hancock Associates’ partnership with the Danversport Yacht Club started in 2001 with assistance in the planning and implementation of a...

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Single Family Waterfront Home

Beverly, MA

Single Family Waterfront Image Credit: Essex Horticulture

Hancock Associates provided land surveying, civil engineering, and wetland science services at a waterfront single-family home located on Bass River...

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