A3 Environmental Consultants proudly congratulates Steve Barg of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on receiving this year’s George and Barbara Fell Award at the Natural Land Institute Annual Dinner.
As an environmental consulting firm serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, we are honored to stand alongside the Natural Land Institute (NLI) in advancing land protection, ecological stewardship, and responsible land management across the region. A3E, formerly as Olson Ecological Services, supported NLI in developing their Strategic Conservation Plan and continues to partner with them in land protection projects.
We also welcome guest speaker Joe Duff, co-founder of Operation Migration, whose conservation leadership continues to inspire environmental action throughout North America.
Events like the NLI Annual Dinner highlight the importance of collaboration between conservation organizations, land trusts, municipalities, and environmental consultants working toward long-term protection of natural resources.
About A3 Environmental Consultants
A3 Environmental Consultants (A3E) is a Midwest-based environmental consulting firm specializing in ecological restoration, environmental assessment, conservation planning, and regulatory support.
We work with:
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Land trusts
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Municipalities
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Public agencies
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Engineers and developers
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Private landowners
Our mission is simple: deliver technically sound, practical environmental solutions that protect natural resources while supporting responsible growth and infrastructure development.
Our Environmental Consulting Services
Ecological Restoration & Conservation Planning
A3E provides science-based ecological services that improve ecosystem health and long-term sustainability, including:
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Habitat restoration and native planting design
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Wetland and stream restoration
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Invasive species management
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Restoration monitoring and adaptive management
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Natural area assessments
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Conservation land management planning
We regularly support land protection initiatives and conservation easement projects throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Environmental Due Diligence & Site Assessments
Our environmental assessment services help clients identify and manage environmental risk in real estate and development transactions.
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA)
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Environmental Transaction Screens
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Preliminary Site Investigations
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Third-Party Reviews
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Environmental compliance evaluations
We provide clear, defensible reports that support informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Wetland Delineation & Regulatory Permitting
Navigating environmental regulations requires both technical expertise and regional knowledge. A3E assists clients with:
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Wetland delineations
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Waters of the U.S. determinations
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State and federal permitting coordination
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Compensatory mitigation planning and design
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Agency consultation and documentation
Our team works closely with regulatory agencies to streamline permitting while protecting critical natural resources.
Supporting Land Protection Across the Midwest
From conservation partnerships to infrastructure projects, A3E is committed to advancing land protection, ecological restoration, and responsible environmental stewardship throughout the Midwest.
We believe strong communities depend on healthy ecosystems — and successful projects balance environmental responsibility with practical implementation.
A3 Environmental Consultants
Plan • Assess • Design • Mitigate • Protect • Restore
www.a3e.com
