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What our clients have to say...

Aspen has repeatedly received high praise from our clients for our professionalism, responsiveness, technical expertise, and timely completion of projects, ranging from complex and controversial linear projects to site-specific industrial facilities. Following are a few excerpts from letters of commendation we have received from our clients; complete letters will be provided upon request. Please do not hesitate to call the client contact to discuss our performance.


3 consecutive Miscellaneous On-Call Environmental Services contracts

"Aspen has been awarded three consecutive indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts of 2-3 years duration each…(Aspen) worked with us in the preparation of the plans and environmental documentation for several ecosystem restoration projects in California and Arizona. Aspen has successfully completed numerous task orders of varying complexities and durations. The highly skilled staff and the personal attention by the owners contribute to high quality products delivered on time and within budget. I highly recommend Aspen for other environmental contracts and services."

- Ms. Ruth B. Villalobos
Chief, Planning Division


Department of the Army
Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers
PO Box 532711
Los Angeles, CA 90053-2326
(213) 452-3783


Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project EIR, and Los Banos-Gates ("Path 15") 500 kv Project EIR

"During the past 5 years, I have managed Aspen's work on two major transmission line projects at the CPUC: the Los Banos-Gates ("Path 15") 500 kV project and the Jefferson-Martin 230 kV Transmission Project. Both EIRs were prepared under intense schedule pressure and a high level of public scrutiny and controversy. Despite the situation, Aspen's work resulted in on-time completion of high-quality environmental documents. ...We greatly appreciate Aspen's continued commitment to quality and its responsiveness to the CPUC's needs during the work on these important CPUC projects."

- Ms. Billie C. Blanchard, AICP


PURA V
Energy Division CEQA Unit
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3296


Environmental and Technical Support Services for Southern Region Projects

"Words are not enough to thank the Aspen Environmental Group (AEG) team for their excellent service. With AEG's help, the environmental permitting process went smoothly for so many difficult and challenging projects. We continue to be amazed at how quickly AEG responds. Additionally, the ease with which AEG staff interacts with the Department of Water Resources, Division of Engineering is commendable."

- Raphael Torres
Acting Deputy Director
(916) 653-3927

Piru Creek Erosion Repairs

"I'd like to compliment your staff on an outstanding job. Even an environmental document-challenged person like me can see the thorough and detailed work your fine efforts continue to produce."

- Cosme Diaz
(916) 653-7231

Piru Creek Environmental Permit Tracking Reports

"I am 110% satisfied with our working relationship. I hope to continue to work on many more projects with Aspen in the future. The working rapport we share is outstanding. Please continue the excellent work."

- John Squires
(916) 653-5363


California Department of Water Resources
c/o 1416 Ninth Street, PO Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236-0001


Technical Assistance on Cabrillo Port LNG Environmental Review

"Your skill in articulating the environmental issues relating to LNG terminals such as these was very much appreciated by those representing all sides of this extremely sensitive and controversial topic. I have also received numerous comments from attendees that your role as panelist contributed greatly to the success of the event. I am confident that the attendees walked away with a better understanding of the issues surrounding this very important topic."

- John C. Zaragoza, Councilmember


City of Oxnard
305 West Third Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-7428


Valley Generating Station

"I've just received the final Valley Generating Station Site Documentation Report. The report looks great, and I see that you have addressed all the comments from the draft. With the thorough historical documentation and photography, this report is bound to become a valuable asset for the facility, department, and the City. Thank you…for the excellent work."

- Sarah Easley Perez
Environmental Specialist


Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Environmental Services
111 N. Hope Street Room 1044
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 367-1276


Otay River Watershed Management Plan

"I would rely on Aspen Environmental Group as well as their subcontractors to present and translate very technical and scientific information into language that could be understood by our elected officials, managers and community working group members, which was key to gaining their support for the watershed plan. This complex project -- which resulted in the first watershed management plan in San Diego County to be adopted by the affected jurisdictional councils and boards, was completed on time and under budget - a project manager's dream. The County's investment in the contract with Aspen Environmental Group will be leveraged over and over with grant funds we are now eligible to receive from the State and Federal governments for water quality, watershed enhancement and restoration and open space acquisition projects."

- Trish Boaz, Chief


County of San Diego
Department of Parks and Recreation
Resource Management Division
9150 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-1370


Yellowstone Pipeline EIS

"I want to express my deep gratitude for the outstanding performance . . . (that) spanned over four years on a very complex and controversial project. I cannot imagine having had better help. Aspen was very perceptive in responding to our requests for proposals...You were adept at managing this customized team, adjusting technical approach and staffing to adapt to evolving needs over time. Aspen was highly innovative in proposing contract modifications to deal with uncertainty and changing project needs. You very effectively engaged an agitated and sometimes hostile public with your warm, direct personal approach...(and) deserve credit for helping us to rebuild positive relationships with our neighbors."

- Terry Egenhoff
Realty Specialist


United States
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
200 East Broadway,
P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 329-3601


Level 3 Communications Infrastructure Project

"Your firm has done a great job with this exceptionally large and difficult project. . . . Aspen assisted the Commission staff with defining expectations and helped design a compliance and reporting format. This 2000-mile conduit project covered most of the state and crossed numerous habitats. . . . Aspen's field monitors were spread over hundreds of miles. Aspen provided first class environmental analysis and compliance monitoring at all times. . . . If we gave grades to our consultants, Aspen certainly earned an "A" for this project.

- John Boccio
Projects Manager


Environmental Project Unit
Energy Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-703-2641


Pacific Pipeline Project EIS/SEIR

"I thank you for the superb job you and the entire Aspen team did in developing the EIS/SEIR for the Pacific Pipeline Project. The dedication of the Aspen team to providing a thorough analysis on this highly visible and complex project was essential to a supportable decision by the Forest Supervisor. . . . Your ability to seamlessly combine the skills of Aspen staff with those of selected subcontractors has consistently provided an on-time, high-quality professional work product."

- Richard Borden
EIS Project Manager


U.S. Forest Service
Angeles National Forest (ANF)
701 North Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006-2799
(626) 574-5255


Tri-Valley 2002 Capacity Increase Project EIR, CPUC

"The Tri-Valley Project was very controversial. Aspen successfully managed public meetings with up to 250 members of the public, and responded to a large volume of comments on the Draft EIR. Aspen also developed a series of creative alternatives, several of which were selected and approved by the CPUC, in response to environmental issues and public concern. ...Aspen and their subconsultants were responsive, dedicated and continually met rigorous project deadlines while submitting high quality, professional documents. The Aspen team was a pleasure to work with as well as an excellent extension of the CPUC staff."

- Beth Shipley
Project Manager


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
(805) 964-6010


Alturas Transmission Line EIR/S, U.S. BLM and CPUC

"As Project Manager for the Lead Federal Agency (BLM), I would like to extend my personal and professional gratitude to you and the Aspen team for producing an excellent environmental document. Your work included close coordination with a multitude of agencies and subcontractors, and resulted in an EIR/EIS which I believe is clear, logical, thorough and altogether superior in quality. You met some deadlines that seemed nearly impossible, and gracefully accommodated some unfortunately late submissions from various agencies... I would highly recommend the Aspen Environmental Group for similar projects in the future. Please feel free to give me as a reference."

- Peter Humm
EIS Project Manager


U.S. Bureau of Land Management
708 West 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7907


Alturas Transmission Line EIR/S, U.S. BLM and CPUC

"Without question, the Aspen team's efforts were very successful in consistently moving the environmental analysis forward even when faced with significant project changes, late information, and the daunting task of coordinating countless comments and concerns covering seemingly limitless environmental issue areas and hundreds of miles. I am personally and professionally grateful for the effort that you and your team put into making this joint EIR/S a thorough and sound environmental document."

- Julie M. Halligan
EIR Project Manager


California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 703-1062


Alturas Transmission Line EIR/S, U.S. BLM and CPUC

"I've appreciated the professionalism and dedication that the Aspen team has consistently demonstrated in working on the EIR/S for the Alturas Intertie Project. It is only through commitment and high quality work ethic that your team has provided to the EIR/S process that we have been able to accomplish as much as we have to date."

- John Owens, P.E.
Project Engineer


Sierra Pacific Power Co.
6100 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89520
(775) 834-5770


Tucson (Ajo) Detention Basin, Final Ecosystem Restoration Report and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District

"The recommended plan consisted of a complex and diverse design for 30-acres of meandering wetlands and the restoration of habitat areas within an existing flood control basin. The design also included a 7-acre wildlife/marsh pond area and other wetland development consisting of freshwater marsh, riparian habitat and open water features. Your firm was instrumental in assisting the Corps in entering into the Plans and Specifications phase . . . I commend your staff's dedication in meeting our technical needs in a timely responsive manner, with reliable and professional quality outputs."

-Juan Villalobos
Project Manager


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Los Angeles District
P.O. Box 532711
Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325
(213) 452-3783


Gaviota Marine Terminal EIR/EIS

"As the chairperson of the Joint Review Panel responsible for overseeing the preparation of the Gaviota Marine Terminal EIR/EIS, I want to commend you for your excellent work in preparing and finalizing this complex document. Your cooperation ... was a critical reason that the County staff was able to meet its commitments to the Board of Supervisors and State agencies regarding the Chevron oil transportation question. Your diplomacy in working with agencies whose goals for the document were not entirely consistent was very much appreciated, and your command of the information contained in the 1000+ page document was excellent . . . In the many years that I have worked with EIR consultants I personally have not witnessed better service. Working with you was a pleasure."

- Alice McCurdy
Energy Specialist


County of Santa Barbara
Energy Division
1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-2000


CMS/Western Drums

"Your organization demonstrated full understanding of the technical and environmental issues and concerns involved in assessing and explicating our state-of-the-art facility. Your diplomacy and competence in working with the City of Avenal and the multitude (some thirty in number) of other agencies involved in the environmental impact review and comment process assured that the project moved forward in a timely manner . . . In the extremely sensitive public-perception milieu . . . I was most impressed by the cogency and good nature of your presentation before the Avenal City Council -- which did, after all, result in a unanimous certification of our EIR and FONSI."

- Mark Waller, Ph.D.
Technical Director


CMS/Western Drums Inc.
21301 Cloud Way
Hayward, CA 94545




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• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, & Reporting
• Power Generation & Energy Infrastructure
• Biological Surveys & Impact Assessment
• Habitat Restoration
• Air Quality Permitting & Modeling
• System Safety & Technology Evaluation
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• Flood Control & Watershed Planning Studies
• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling & Sediment
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• Water-related Compliance & Permitting
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