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Client: Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) Case Study: Peak advised NMTA on the draft Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and related documents. We drafted preliminary comments that were submitted to DNR for consideration. The City of Bellingham also contracted with Peak to review the HCP for their harbor areas. Impact:…

Client: Whatcom County and Bellingham School District Case Study: Peak provided stormwater compliance support for Whatcom County and Bellingham School District to address stormwater compliance requirements. Peak conducted over fifty inspections of municipal stormwater facilities and twenty-five school district sites and provided reports on each. Impact: Whatcom County had a backlog of stormwater inspections to…

Client: Nippon Paper, Port Angeles, WA Case Study: Peak contracted with Nippon Paper to coordinate with multiple agencies to develop a mapping and conceptual mitigation plan for Nippon Paper in Port Angeles, WA. Nippon operates a paper mill facility at the western end of Ediz Hook and Port Angeles Harbor. Impact: This coordination work was…

Client: Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Case Study: Peak completed an Environmental Analysis for the Lake Whatcom Park/Lookout Mountain Park Trail Plan (Plan). The Environmental Analysis supports the SEPA review process for the Plan. The EA provides an alternatives analysis for the development of the preferred trail system design and other options that were considered….

Clients: Marinas in Washington State Case Study: Peak’s staff assisted marinas seeking permits and lease negotiations from the Washington Department of Natural Resources for marinas across the state. Marinas often face permitting and regulatory challenges when renewing their leases or planning infrastructure improvements. Our team works with marina owners across the state to assist with…

Client: Bellingham Community Boating Center Case Study: Bellingham’s Community Boating Center sought to scope ideas for improving access and services on their waterfront-based location. The purpose of the charrette was to gather input and scope ideas for improving hand-launched vessel access to and from the boating center and Bellingham Bay. Peak worked with the CBC…