High Altitude Emergent Marsh

Representative Project

On behalf of the L. G. Everist, Inc. aggregate mining operation in Summit County, Colorado, WWE worked with relevent authorities to obtain an individual Section 404 permit and help fulfill its requirements.  

WWE handled all aspects of this complicated Section 404 permit, including: agency coordination, development of an alternatives analysis, wetland delineation, completion of draft and final applications, response to comments and evaluation of permit conditions. The permitted impact was over 28 acres.  WWE supervised the design and construction of over 30 acres of wetlands as mitigation and has completed annual monitoring reports in compliance with permit conditions.

The design included creation of open water pockets for waterfowl, shrub plantings for wildlife habitat, and restoration of two creeks.  Project success has exceeded expectations.  

Scope of Services

• Wetland impact analysis

• Development of permitting strategies

• Agency consultations

• Nationwide and general 404 permit applications

• Individual permit applications

• Alternatives analysis

• Mitigation plan development

• Preapplication meetings

• Public comment responses

• Permit negotiations

Representative Clients

• Denver International Airport 
• Cripple Creek and Victor Mining Company 
• K-Mart
• Maryland Creek Ranch
• Umetco Properties
• ARCO Coal Company
• West Elk Mine, Paonia
• Tripple Creek Ranch  
• Thunder Basin Coal Company
• Powderhorn Ski Area 
• Telluride Mountain Village
• Bear Mountain ski area 
• Town of Frisco
• Denver Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
• Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
• Southern Ute Indian Tribe
• Coors Brewing Company
• Nor'wood Development
• Continental Homes
• Fairfield Homes
• Centex Homes
• Metropolitan Homes
• Finley and Company
• Signature Real Estate
• Goldberg & Associates
• Copper Mountain Ski Area
• JPI