Legacy Engineering
Environmental Services
Legacy Engineering provides comprehensive environmental consulting and engineering services to guide both public and private clients through complex regulatory landscapes. Our licensed experts are fully versed in local, state, and federal environmental requirements, helping you plan, develop, and maintain environmentally sound and sustainable projects.
When it comes to environmental compliance, Legacy partners with you as a dedicated technical and regulatory advocate.
Navigating Environmental Compliance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated.
You shouldn't have to deal with:
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Delays caused by changing environmental regulations.
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Uncertainty around stormwater and erosion control requirements.
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Environmental liabilities discovered too late in the development process.
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Complex Chesapeake Bay and watershed compliance requirements.
Legacy provides expert environmental consulting, regulatory guidance, and engineering solutions that help public and private clients move projects forward with confidence.
Our Core Environmental Service Capabilities
• Stormwater & Erosion Control (SWM / ESC)
Plan Review & Approval: Thorough evaluation and approval of SWM and ESC plans consistent with evolving state and local regulatory requirements.
Creative Compliance Solutions: Finding innovative engineering solutions for atypical site constraints, complete with robust documentation to ensure DEQ compliance during audits.
Program Support & Policy Guidance: Developing checklists, databases, and policy manuals to ensure regional program consistency and help the private sector achieve compliance.
Inspections & As-Built Reviews: Performing rigorous regulatory field inspections to guarantee compliance with approved plans, DEQ standards, and BMP specifications.
SWPPP Development: Full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development, implementation, and lifecycle support.
Public & Private Liaison: Providing direct, clear support to citizens, local officials, and the private sector to navigate shifting Virginia environmental regulations.
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
To protect your investments and satisfy due diligence requirements, Legacy conducts thorough Phase I ESAs to identify potential environmental liabilities before property acquisition or development. Our process includes:
Site Reconnaissance: Detailed physical inspection and description of the subject property.
Surrounding Land Use Evaluation: Definitive determination and risk assessment of adjacent and historic land uses.
Historical Records Research: Deep-dive review of historical aerial photographs, city directories, fire insurance maps, and environmental databases.
Regulatory Agency Review: Examination of local, state, and federal environmental records associated with the property.
Comprehensive Reporting: Delivery of a clear, professional written report summarizing our findings, conclusions, and professional recommendations regarding recognized environmental conditions (RECs).
• Watershed & Bay Compliance
Water Quality Impact Assessments (WQIA): Complete WQIA system design and mitigation planning specifically tailored for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act compliance.
Streamlined Communication: Implementation of secure client/regulator file-sharing portals to seamlessly track design plans and compliance inspection reports.
