Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Environmental Consulting Services in Austin, TX
Founded in 1987, Horizon Environmental Services has established itself as a leader in environmental consulting, delivering expert solutions to clients nationwide. Based in Austin, Texas, our team of seasoned professionals specializes in navigating complex regulatory frameworks while prioritizing client objectives. With decades of collective experience in environmental assessment, permitting, and management, we maintain a steadfast commitment to balancing compliance requirements with practical project needs. Our senior staff brings specialized expertise in federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act. We pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective, time-efficient solutions without compromising industry-leading standards.Our deep understanding of natural and cultural resource protections has earned us strong relationships with regulatory agencies and long-term client trust. From wetlands delineation to cultural resource management, we provide comprehensive services tailored to diverse development projects. Our mission remains focused on bridging regulatory expectations with real-world implementation challenges. With offices in Texas and Oklahoma, we serve a wide range of industries requiring environmental compliance expertise. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for over three decades.
Services
Wetlands Services
Cultural Resources
Protected Species
NEPA Compliance
Geology Services
Hazardous Materials
SWPPP/Erosion Control
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of environmental consulting expertise
- Our senior professionals maintain specialized regulatory knowledge
- We deliver cost-effective compliance solutions without compromising quality
- We provide comprehensive services across multiple environmental disciplines
- Our team maintains strong agency relationships and industry credibility
Associations and certifications
- TBPG Registered Geoscience Firm
What people say
Regulatory expertise
Timely deliverables
Practical solutions
Professional staff
Strong agency relationships
Services
Wetlands Services
Our wetlands specialists conduct comprehensive assessments and delineations to determine jurisdictional boundaries under the Clean Water Act. We provide permitting support and mitigation planning for development projects requiring Section 404/10 compliance. Our team maintains extensive experience with federal and state wetland regulations across multiple ecosystems.
Cultural Resources
We offer full-spectrum cultural resources management including archaeological surveys, historic building assessments, and Section 106 compliance. Our registered professional archaeologists conduct field investigations and prepare technical reports for projects affecting historic properties under the National Historic Preservation Act.
NEPA Compliance
Our NEPA specialists prepare environmental assessments and impact statements to satisfy federal regulatory requirements. We help clients navigate the documentation process for projects involving federal funding or permits, ensuring compliance with environmental protection statutes while maintaining project timelines.
Protected Species
We conduct endangered species assessments and habitat evaluations to identify protected species under the Endangered Species Act. Our biologists perform field surveys for species like the golden-cheeked warbler and develop conservation plans that balance ecological protection with development needs.
Geology Services
Our licensed geoscientists provide geological assessments for environmental projects, including subsurface investigations and groundwater studies. We maintain TBPG registration for conducting geologic surveys related to resource management and regulatory compliance across diverse project sites.
People
Russ Brownlow
President
With over 30 years in environmental consulting, Russ leads strategic operations while maintaining active project involvement. He specializes in regulatory negotiations and complex compliance solutions for large infrastructure projects across the southern United States.
Lee Sherrod
Founder
As founder and senior consultant, Lee established Horizon's technical standards and continues guiding major client relationships. His expertise in wetland ecology and regulatory frameworks shapes the company's core service offerings.
Jesse Owens
Vice President
Leading cultural resources operations, Jesse directs archaeological fieldwork and historic preservation compliance. This RPA-certified professional specializes in Texas historical resources and Section 106 documentation processes.
Scott Flesher
Ecological Program Manager
Scott oversees ecological services including endangered species assessments and habitat evaluations. His technical leadership ensures scientific rigor in biological surveys and environmental impact analyses for development projects.
James Killian
Senior Geoscientist
As a licensed professional geoscientist, James conducts subsurface investigations and groundwater assessments. His geological expertise supports environmental compliance for energy, transportation, and land development projects nationwide.
Questions
What environmental regulations does Horizon help clients comply with?
We specialize in Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and state-specific regulations like Texas Edwards Aquifer Rules.
How does Horizon balance development needs with environmental protection?
Our approach combines regulatory expertise with practical solutions to achieve compliance while maintaining project feasibility and timelines.
In which states does Horizon provide services?
We operate nationally with primary offices in Texas and Oklahoma, serving projects across the southern United States.
What types of environmental assessments do you perform?
We conduct wetland delineations, cultural resources surveys, protected species assessments, and NEPA compliance documentation.
