Project Category
Project Name & Description
Transportation
HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE TUNNEL, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
MAP was retained in 2019 to provide environmental expertise in obtaining Section 408 approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the new Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel project in the cities of Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia.
Land Development
HAMPTON ROADS CROSSING / ODU VMASC AND TRI-CITIES CENTER, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
In December 2005, Old Dominion University (ODU) engaged MAP on an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) and Tri-Cities Higher Education Center in the Cities of Suffolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. The EIR was done in accordance with the ìProcedure for Environmental Impact Review of Major State Facilitiesî, as prepared by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
Energy
YORKTOWN POWER STATION, YORK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Since the late 2000's, MAP has consulted Dominion Energy on various projects related to the Yorktown Power Station in York County, Virginia. This consultation has consisted of wetlands delineations and water quality permitting as well as permit compliance through the use of aerial photography and videography.
Land Development
LITTLE CREEK - FORT STORY SATEC, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Between 2018 and 2019, MAP was responsible for managing the water quality permit process for the Fort Story SATEC Range Expansion project in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Waterfront
ELIZABETH RIVER WETLAND AND FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION PROJECT, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Since spring 2022, MAP has led the environmental and wetlands documentation efforts for the floodplain and habitat restoration project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As a subconsultant to Dewberry Engineers, MAP is coordinating with the City of Virginia Beach in securing U.S. Army Corps Engineers verification of the 130-acre project area and led the survey of 5,000 linear feet of tidal marsh along the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. MAP will manage the vegetation design component of the tidal wetland restoration plan in 2023.
Transportation
LESNER BRIDGE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
MAP Environmental Inc. led the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting processes for the Lesner Bridge Replacement Project. The project was recently authorized by all the key regulatory agencies: Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) and the US Coast Guard (USCG). MAP had a vital role in the NEPA process, from drafting the Environmental Assessment (EA) which was approved by FHWA and VDOT in October 2009, to the FONSI which was approved in November 2011 and the NEPA re-evaluation was approved in August 2012. The Joint Permit Application was submitted in August 2012, and the Coast Guard Application in February 2013. MAP secured all permits, including the most recently issued US Coast Guard permit in July 2013 and construction began in 2014.
Waterfront
BACK BAY MARSH TERRACES, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
In September of 2020, the City of Virginia Beach, in conjunction with Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry), retained MAP Environmental Inc. to perform a site characterization and vegetation survey within an approximately 560-acre project area located in Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The effort is part of a larger Marsh Terrace project which is slated for construction in 2022-2023
Transportation
MIDTOWN TUNNEL, NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
Beginning in 2008, MAP Environmental Inc. (MAP) played a prominent role in the environmental process for the Midtown Tunnel project. From the NEPA documentation, including the FEIS, ROD, Supplemental EA and NEPA Re-Evaluation, to the permitting process, including COE, DEQ, VMRC and local wetlands boards authorization, MAP spearheaded and was responsible for securing approval for these critical deliverables.
Transportation
ROUTE 35 BRIDGE, COURTLAND, VIRGINIA
MAP Environmental Inc. was retained by URS to prepare a Biological Assessment for the area surrounding the Route 35 Bridge project in Courtland, Virginia. Additionally, MAP provided permitting services for the project, which included coordination with the various regulatory agencies, as well as wetlands mitigation for the proposed impacts. MAP successfully secured COE, DEQ, and VMRC permits in November and December of 2014. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in January 2015.
Utilities
SMITHFIELD FOODS, SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA
Since 2006, MAP has provided environmental consulting services to Smithfield Foods on matters relating to wetlands and water quality. MAP performed wetlands identification, delineation, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) Services and secured Federal and State approval for roadways, utilities and storm water improvements near the Pagan River.
Mitigation
EAST BEACH MARINA AND APARTMENTS, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
MAP was obtained by Marathon Development Group, Inc. as overall environmental consultant for the project in Norfolk and was responsible for preparing a mitigation plan for all wetland impacts. Additionally, MAP managed all compliance activities for the permitted project construction.
Energy
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
Since 2010, MAP has provided environmental services to Dominion Virginia Power for on-going improvement to its Chesapeake Energy Center (CEC). Most recently, MAP secured the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) approval on wetland delineation studies and required permitting for shoreline stabilization activities along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River.
Parks & Recreation
MOUNT TRASHMORE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Since 2000, MAP has performed wetland compliance studies on Lake Trashmore. These studies documented the nearly 1 acre of wetlands mitigation planned, designed, and engineered by MAP Environmental over the subsequent 10 years.
Parks & Recreation
PATRICK HENRY MARKETPLACE, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
MAP was retained in 2015 to perform a wetlands delineation and obtain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers verification (JD) for the recreational amenity project in Newport News, Virginia.
Transportation
CRITTENDEN ROAD, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2017, MAP has been responsible for obtaining both the NEPA approvals and wetlands and water quality permitting for the roadway project in Suffolk, Virginia.
Utilities
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK - CHAMBERS FIELD, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
MAP has provided environmental consultation for utilities improvements at Naval Station Norfolk since 2018. This has included obtaining U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval of a wetlands delineation conducted in 2018, as well as securing necessary water quality permits for constructing the project.
Transportation
ROUTE 17 / SHOULDERS HILL ROAD, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
MAP was retained in 2016 to provide environmental consulting services on this important intersection project in Suffolk, Virginia. MAP was responsible for preparing and obtaining NEPA approval in 2019, as well as securing necessary water quality permits prior to construction of the project.
Transportation
ELBOW ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CHESAPEAKE & VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Since 2019, MAP has been responsible for performing a wetlands delineation and securing necessary permits for construction of this roadway project at the boundary of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Utilities
CAMP PENDLETON UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
MAP was responsible for securing water quality permits necessary for constructing the utilities project at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Land Development
MALLORY POINT / SCOTT FARM PROPERTY, SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA
Since 2019, MAP has managed the wetlands delineation on this 500+ acre site in the town of Smithfield, Virginia.
Parks & Recreation
THALIA CREEK GREENWAY, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
MAP has been responsible for securing water quality permits and securing NEPA approval of the project, since 2016.
Land Development
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, MAP was responsible for providing various environmental services for proposed training facility improvements within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina in Fall 2020. After various site visits and coordination meetings with FLETC personnel, MAP conducted a wetlands delineation for the proposed project area and successfully secured both a Jurisdictional Determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as a No Permit Required letter in Spring 2021.
Parks & Recreation
GREAT DISMAL SWAMP ACCESS STUDY, SUFFOLK AND CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
Since late 2023, MAP has been involved in conducting an environmental feasibility study for various parks & recreation projects associated with the Cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake for improved access to the Great Dismal Swamp.
Parks & Recreation
BLACKWATER SANDHILLS, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2023, MAP has provided environmental services related to a large tract of land along the Blackwater River within the Blackwater Sandhills. As part of a long range feasibility study for parks and recreation, MAP has assisted in conducting a wetlands delineation on over 300+ acre property.
Transportation
BAINBRIDGE BOULEVARD - SOUTHGATE BRIDGE, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
Since Fall 2023, MAP has been engaged in the environmental documentation (NEPA document) and necessary wetlands and water quality permitting for the future bridge replacement project in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Energy
SURRY POWER STATION, SURRY, VIRGINIA
Beginning in 2016, MAP was retained by Dominion Energy to provide environmental support for a substantial dredging and expansion project for the Surry Nuclear Power Station in Surry, Virginia.
Utilities
DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK UTILITIES PROJECT, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2020, MAP has provided environmental services to the City of Suffolk for several utilities maintenance projects, including conducting wetlands delineations and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Land Development
JOHNSTOWN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
On behalf of Kopassis Construction, MAP provided environmental services necessary to secure all pertinent wetland and water quality permits for construction of the Johnstown Estates Subdivision in southern Chesapeake,
Transportation
MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
MAP has lead the environmental permitting effort on behalf of the City of Chesapeake for the Mount Pleasant Road Improvement project since 2022. Following a wetlands delineation, MAP was successful in obtaining necessary permits for the important roadway project in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Transportation
NANSEMOND PARKWAY - WILROY ROAD OVERPASS, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Beginning in 2017, MAP has been responsible for shepherding the environmental process for the Nansemond Parkway - Wilroy Road flyover project in Suffolk, Virginia. Following successful completion of the NEPA Categorical Exclusion document through securing wetlands and water quality permits in 2022, MAP has ensured timely and efficient environmental approvals for the roadway project.
Land Development
JOHN C. HOLLAND LANDFILL, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2016, MAP has provided ongoing environmental consulting services to the John C. Holland industrial landfill in Suffolk. MAP has conducted wetlands delineation and provided compliance and strategic planning services for the landfill.
Land Development
SEBRELL FARMS - TITAN AMERICA, BRANCHVILLE, VIRGINIA
MAP conducted several wetlands studies for the Titan America mining operation in Branchville, Virginia, since 2016. Most recently, MAP secured a jurisdictional determination letter for a
Land Development
SUFFOLK RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
MAP assists several residential developers navigate the environmental permitting process for various tracts of land in southern Suffolk. Typically, MAP provides both Phase I ESAs and wetlands delineation & permitting services in order to obtain appropriate authorization for project construction.
Mitigation
WETLAND RESTORATION AND MITIGATION BANKING, SUFFOLK AND CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
MAP consults various private mitigation banks on the suitability and feasibility for existing and potential compensatory mitigation bank sites. This includes conducting studies related to potential wetland restoration, creation and enhancement.
Transportation
ROTUNDA AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA
On behalf of the City of Chesapeake, MAP provides environmental services for the bridge replacement project along Rotunda Avenue in Chesapeake, Virginia. Services include NEPA documentation and wetlands and water quality permitting for the project.
Parks & Recreation
SUFFOLK SEABOARD COASTLINE TRAIL (VARIOUS PHASES), SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2017, MAP has provided environmental services for the ongoing expansion of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail, which will span approximately 20 miles of old railroad passes, connecting Chesapeake to Isle of Wight County via Suffolk.
Parks & Recreation
SUFFOLK SEABOARD COASTLINE TRAIL (VARIOUS PHASES), SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Since 2017, MAP has provided environmental services for the ongoing expansion of the Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail, which will span approximately 20 miles of old railroad passes, connecting Chesapeake to Isle of Wight County via Suffolk.
Land Development
VIRGINIA BEACH LANDFILL, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
MAP has served the City of Virginia Beach since early 2023 on wetlands and water quality activities associated with the landfill in Virginia Beach.
Transportation
INTERSECTION PROJECTS - NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
MAP assists the City of Newport News in securing VDOT approval for various intersection projects in Newport News, Virginia. Specifically, MAP provides coordination services related to Threatened and Endangered Species (Northern Long Eared Bat, Tri-Colored Bat, etc.)
Utilities
CHRISTINE CIRCLE STREAM STABILIZATION, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
In 2021, MAP provided the City of Newport News with environmental services necessary for the stream stabilization project in a residential subdivision. MAP was successful in securing agency approval of the wetlands delineation and subsequent wetlands and water quaility permits neeeded to construct the project.
Land Development
MICHAELS PLACE SUBDIVISION, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
MAP was responsible for securing wetlands and water quality permitting in 2022 for the Michaels Place Subdivision in Hampton, Virginia.
Land Development
TURNER DRIVE SUBDIVISION, ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
MAP has provided environmental services to a private developer for a 200+ acre tract of land in Isle of Wight, Virginia. In 2022, MAP conducted a wetlands delineation and secured a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional determination letter necessary for wetlands and water quality permitting for the project.
Land Development
KATHARINE HOUSE - HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
MAP was retained in 2021 to provide environmental services for the replication of the historic Katharine House located on the Hampton University campus in Hampton, Virginia. MAP was successful in conducting a wetlands delineation and securing wetlands board and CBPA approval for the project in Fall 2022.
Land Development
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA APPROVAL - FORDS COLONY LOT, WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
MAP was responsible for providing environmental services for required wetlands and CBPA clearance for development of a single-family residential lot within Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia.