Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

ESA partners with Washington ports and port-tenants to drive sustainable, resilient, and equitable solutions that shape a better world. Ports can call on ESA for shoreline and nearshore development, engineering, coastal and habitat restoration, fisheries, wetland delineations, upland and in-water permitting and regulatory compliance for local, state, and federal agencies (including SEPA and NEPA), mitigation design and monitoring, biological evaluations, air and noise quality, greenhouse gas emissions, climate action plans, stormwater and water quality, landscape architecture, cultural resources, sustainability, resiliency, drone and geospatial services. ESA’s clients include small and large Washington ports, transit and transportation agencies, public works departments, and private developers. Major projects have included container and cruise terminals, ferry terminals, runway and airport facilities, and freight mobility projects. ESA is an inclusive employee-driven firm that continuously raises the industry standard through technical excellence and innovation.