NorCal

Serving Northern California and beyond, 
FCS brings more than 42 years of experience in environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully integrated consulting, software, and data management services.

Office

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Walnut Creek

2999 Oak Road,
Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Alameda

2336 Mariner Square Drive,
Suite 500
Alameda, CA 94597

Rocklin

2351 Sunset Blvd,
Suite 170 – 301
Rocklin, CA 95765

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Local Expertise

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

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CEQA/NEPA Compliance

  • CEQA Streamlining (infill, affordable housing, specific plans, zoning consistency, transit priority)
  • Categorical Exemptions/Exclusions & Due Diligence
  • Initial Studies (IS and EA)
  • Environmental Impact Reports (EIR and EIS)
  • Mitigated Negative Declarations
  • Alternatives Analysis
  • And more
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Development Services

  • Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Permitting
  • Entitlement Services
  • Post Entitlement/Permitting
  • Construction Monitoring
  • Technical Litigation Support
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Biological/Cultural Resources Management

  • Arboricultural Assessment & Management
  • Biological Surveys & Ecosystem Assessments
  • Habitat & Mitigation Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
  • Construction Monitoring & Environmental Reporting
  • Cultural & Historic Resource Evaluations
  • Consultation, Documentation & Mapping
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Air Quality/GHG Management

  • Technical Reports
  • Mitigation Monitoring and Strategies
  • GHG Emissions Inventories (Project-Level and City/County-Level)
  • Dispersion Modeling and Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
  • Stationary Source Compliance Audits
  • Air Compliance and Management Programs
  • And more
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Additional Expertise

  • Environmental Services/Regulatory Compliance
  • ESG for Cities
  • Grant Writing and Management Services
  • Noise Management
  • Sustainability Solutions and Services
  • Visual Analysis Services
  • GIS/Remote Sensing

The NorCal Team

Mary Bean

Senior Vice President, Environmental Services

Jason Brandman

Director/Senior Vice President, Environmental Services

Robert Carroll

Senior Biologist

Prathna Maharaj

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Megan Starr

Senior Attorney

Janna Waligorski

Associate Director, Environmental Sciences

Jackie Winkel, MUP

Senior Air Quality Scientist

What is CEQA Streamlining?

CEQA streamlining simplifies the environmental review process for certain projects under the California Environmental Quality Act. It often relies on previously approved reports or special provisions for infill and transit projects to avoid redundant analysis. This approach saves time and cost while maintaining environmental protections, helping accelerate critical development.

CAL Fire’s Latest Hazard Maps: Implications for NorCal Development

CAL Fire’s updated hazard maps have significantly expanded “high” and “very high” wildfire risk zones across Northern California, triggering stricter building codes and fire safety regulations for communities and developers. While these changes aim to improve public safety, they also introduce higher costs and project delays, making grant funding and…

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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