Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Environmental Solutions
Coastal Environments has dedicated over five decades to advancing environmental science, coastal restoration, and cultural resource management. Founded in 1967, our firm pioneered integrating natural processes with economic development, establishing a legacy of sustainable resource management. Our interdisciplinary team combines expertise in biology, ecology, archaeology, and geospatial technologies to deliver innovative solutions for public and private sector clients across the Gulf Coast. With offices in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, we provide localized yet comprehensive services, including wetland delineations, regulatory compliance, GIS mapping, and proprietary living shoreline techniques like ReefBlkSM.Certified as a Woman-Owned Small Business by the SBA, we maintain rigorous standards through continuous staff training, agency collaboration, and adherence to federal and state regulations. Our commitment to scientific integrity and community-focused planning ensures clients receive actionable, compliance-ready solutions while preserving ecological and cultural heritage for future generations.
Services
Environmental Services
Coastal Restoration
Cultural Resources
GIS Mapping
Regulatory Compliance
Wetland Delineations
Archaeological Surveys
Remote Sensing
Habitat Restoration
Permitting Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- Interdisciplinary team with 50+ years of environmental compliance expertise
- Proprietary living shoreline solutions like ReefBlkSM for erosion control
- Multi-state operational capacity across the Gulf Coast region
- Accredited SBA Women-Owned Small Business with federal contracting advantages
- Integrated GIS, remote sensing, and field data collection capabilities
Associations and certifications
- SBA Women-Owned Small Business Certification
Services
Environmental Services
Our environmental services integrate biological assessments, regulatory compliance, and resource management for sustainable development. We conduct wetland delineations, threatened species surveys, and NEPA compliance documentation. With 58+ years of experience, our team provides tailored solutions for private and public sector clients across ecological challenges.
Coastal Restoration
Coastal restoration projects focus on habitat rehabilitation using living shoreline techniques like ReefBlkSM. We implement marsh creation, oyster reef restoration, and dune vegetation projects. Our multidisciplinary approach combines ecological science with engineering standards to protect Gulf Coast communities from erosion and land loss.
Cultural Resources
Cultural resources services include archaeological surveys, historic preservation, and marine archaeology. Our team conducts terrestrial and underwater assessments for regulatory compliance. With specialists in geophysics and remote sensing, we identify and document sites ranging from Native American settlements to submerged shipwrecks across five Gulf states.
GIS Mapping
GIS mapping services support environmental planning through spatial data analysis and visualization. We create digital terrain models, perform LiDAR processing, and integrate field survey data. Our capabilities include drone-based photogrammetry and historical map georeferencing to inform restoration and land-use decisions.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance services ensure adherence to Clean Water Act, NEPA, and endangered species regulations. We prepare Section 404 permits, environmental impact statements, and mitigation bank designs. Our team coordinates with federal agencies to streamline approvals for infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
People
Beth Manly
President
Leading Coastal Environments since 2020, Beth Manly directs national environmental compliance projects with 25+ years of executive leadership in ecological consulting. She oversees strategic operations across five Gulf region offices.
Mark H. Gagliano
Vice President of Operations
With 30 years in coastal restoration, Mark directs implementation of innovative living shoreline solutions. His expertise spans wetland mitigation design and regulatory strategy for complex infrastructure projects across three Gulf states.
Richard Weinstein
Vice President of Cultural Resources
Dr. Weinstein leads archaeological operations with 40+ years of experience in North American prehistoric sites. He specializes in federal compliance surveys and underwater cultural heritage assessments for coastal development projects.
Karen Wicker
Senior Vice President of Applied Science
Dr. Wicker directs multi-disciplinary environmental teams in wetland ecology and floodplain management. Her career includes developing comprehensive coastal resilience plans adopted by Louisiana and Mississippi agencies.
Bryan S. Haley
Director of Remote Sensing
Dr. Haley specializes in geophysical prospection and drone-based mapping. He coordinates terrestrial and marine remote sensing projects, including 3D modeling of archaeological sites and pipeline corridor assessments.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Gulf Coast region, covering Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, with primary offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Biloxi.
What environmental permitting services do you offer?
Our services include preparing Clean Water Act Section 404 permits, threatened species survey documentation, wetland mitigation banks, and NEPA compliance assessments for federal, state, and local agencies.
What is ReefBlkSM technology?
ReefBlkSM is our proprietary living shoreline system using vertical oyster reefs for erosion control. It provides habitat development, immediate sediment accumulation, and adaptable design options for both large-scale and private property shoreline protection.
Do you handle archaeological investigations?
Yes, we conduct terrestrial and underwater archaeological assessments, including geophysical surveys, historical site documentation, and compliance studies for infrastructure projects across five Gulf Coast states.
What GIS capabilities do you provide?
Our geospatial services include drone-based LiDAR mapping, historical map analysis, 3D terrain modeling, and integrated spatial databases for environmental planning and restoration monitoring projects.
Are you certified as a small business?
We maintain SBA certification as a Woman-Owned Small Business, providing federal contracting advantages while delivering national-scale environmental consulting expertise.
