What We Do
Castilaw Environmental Services (CES) is a trusted environmental consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve their environmental goals. We have extensive experience working with a variety of clients, including government agencies, financial institutions, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and provide high-quality environmental services tailored to meet each of their unique needs and exceed their expectations.
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We provide comprehensive environmental services including environmental due diligence; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and reporting; Phase I Environmental Site Assessments; stormwater pollution prevention (SWP3) planning and permitting; GIS and mapping; and many more.
Lending
CES has built a strong & well-regarded reputation for providing comprehensive environmental due diligence services within the commercial real estate, agricultural, & renewable energy sectors. CES boasts a proven track record in handling a variety of loan programs including U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) [7 (a) & 504] and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) [REAP, 9003, B&I, WEP, & CF], as well as conventional direct loans.
Environmental Due Diligence
A thorough and accurate Phase I ESA is critical in protecting you from potential environmental liabilities associated with a property. Our team has extensive experience working with a variety of clients, including real estate developers, lenders, and property owners, to ensure that their Phase I ESAs are completed accurately and efficiently to current ASTM standards.
NEPA
NEPA compliance is a critical component of any project involving federal funding, permits, or approvals. It is essential to work with a knowledgeable and experienced environmental consultant firm to ensure that your project is in compliance with all NEPA regulations.
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Environmental Agency (Local, State, and Federal) Consultation​
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Environmental Inspection Services
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Environmental Due Diligence:
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Desktop Environmental Reports
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Environmental Regulatory Database Reviews
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Environmental Transaction Screens
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
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Property Inspections and Evaluations
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Records Search with Risk Assessments
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Transaction Screen Assessments
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Environmental Permitting
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Financial Lending-Related:
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Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs - 7 (a) & 504
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USDA Rural Development Loan Programs - REAP, 9003, B&I, WEP & CF
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Mapping Services​
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance and Reporting:
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Environmental Assessments (EAs)
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Environmental Reports (ERs) for Categorical Exclusions
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Natural Resource Policy Consultations & Documentation:
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Clean Water Act & Clean Air Act Compliance
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Coastal Zone Considerations
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Cumulative Effects Analysis
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Environmental Justice Considerations
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Farmland Protection Policy Act Compliance
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Project Development & Coordination
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Consultations
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act Consultations
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3)