Environmental Services

Spicer Group's Environmental Service Group leads cities, townships, villages, county agencies, universities, school districts, private owners, lake associations, etc. toward environmental excellence. We guide our clients through compliance intricacies, specializing in the following: 

  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Municipal Storm Water Program, Industrial Storm Water Program, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review and Design under Part 31 and Part 91 of the NREPA, P.A. 451, Wastewater (Part 91, IPP) 

  • Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) / United States Army Corps (USACE) permitting and compliance 

  • Water Quality Studies & Improvement Designs: Watershed/Lake Management Plans, Water Quality Studies, Low Impact Design 

  • Environmental Monitoring: Permit Compliance Monitoring & Reporting, Continuous Monitoring Equipment Install/Data Collection, Spill Response, Sediment Sampling, Water Quality Monitoring (surface, groundwater, sanitary/wastewater) 

  • Wetland Design/Delineations and Stream Mitigation

Our team provides tailored support, navigating regulations from assessment to implementation, ensuring clients meet environmental standards and regulations. 

Our approach begins with gaining a clear understanding of local and federal regulations. We collaborate closely with our clients to navigate the complexities of each project we work on, offering comprehensive support through every phase of compliance and/or water and natural resources improvement design and monitoring. From initial assessments and strategy formulation to streamlined implementation, our experts tailor solutions to suit each client’s unique needs. 

We focus on proactive strategies, crafting stormwater management plans and optimizing infrastructure to reduce pollution impact. Beyond NPDES, we serve as a liaison with our clients and various state and federal agencies, and offer services such as permitting design projects, environmental monitoring, water quality studies, environmental improvement designs, assisting with environmental audits, training, and ongoing consultation, and fostering sustainable practices and regulatory adherence. 

Staying updated on evolving regulations and leveraging innovative technologies, we empower our clients to anticipate environmental needs. With us as partners, clients embrace eco-responsibility while thriving in alignment with environmental laws.