Eliana Geretz
Lead Scientist, Licensing & Permitting
Ms. Geretz is an experienced Environmental Lead Scientist, with particular expertise in botany and vegetation surveys, wetland delineations, and permitting. She has excellent communication skills and a strong academic background. Past relevant coursework includes, but is not limited to, credits in Ornithology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Principles of Natural Resource Management, and Plant Ecology. Her responsibilities include: interpretation of published data regarding a wide variety of ecological settings ranging from intact habitats through to densely urbanized areas, field work, such as riparian, wetland, and upland vegetation monitoring and identification; environmental compliance; and permitting assistance.
Ms. Geretz achieved a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources from Rutgers University. She is OSHA 40-Hour Hazwopper Certified and fulfilled the OSHA 8-Hour annual refresher course.
Areas of Expertise
NJDEP Land Use Permits/Field Verifications (ex. Wetlands, Waterfront Development, Flood Hazard, CAFRA, etc.)
Ecological and Habitat Surveys and Monitoring – (State and US Fish and Wildlife)
Forestry/Vegetation Maintenance
Soil Conservation District
County (planning, exemptions)
Municipal Site Plan/Zoning
Construction Permits (ex. Footing / Foundation, Structural, Etc.)
Regional (Pinelands, DRCC, NJSEA, DRBC, NY/NJ Port Authority, Highlands)
Federal (USACE/FAA/NEPA)
NJDEP Green Acres Diversion
NJTA/DOT (Occupancy, Access, Road Opening, License to Cross)