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Peak has a long history of hundreds of diverse projects in sustainability, climate change, clean energy transition, and land use planning. We specialize in community engagement, strategy, and facilitation as well as research, planning, and analysis. View all or click on a category for more specifics.

Management of Natural Asbestos in Swift Creek

Management of Natural Asbestos in Swift Creek

Client: Whatcom County Case Study: Swift Creek in Whatcom County has asbestos flowing into it from a naturally occurring land formation in the hillside above the valley. Whatcom County evaluated alternatives for long-term management of asbestos-laden water and sediments in Swift Creek. One alternative involved rerouting a clean tributary of Swift Creek into another drainage…

HCP Policy Review

HCP Policy Review

Client: Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) Case Study: Peak advised NMTA and its members 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…

NPDES Stormwater Compliance Assistance

NPDES Stormwater Compliance Assistance

Client: Whatcom County and Bellingham School District Case Study: We provided stormwater compliance support for Whatcom County Stormwater and Bellingham School District to address their 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…

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