
Resource Concepts, Inc.
Serving our clients with integrity and excellence since 1978.
About the firm
Resource Concepts, Inc. (RCI) is an interdisciplinary engineering and natural resources consulting practice based in Carson City, Nevada. Founded in 1978, RCI provides civil engineering, land surveying, natural resource consulting, environmental services, and water rights services to clients throughout Nevada and California. It serves public agencies, private developers, and natural resource managers with a focus on conservation and community service.
- Established
- 1978
- Firm type
- Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying
Credentials
Professional Civil Engineer (PE) - Nevada, California · Certified Water Right Surveyor (WRS) · Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Nevada, California · Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilots · ESRI Technical Certification (ArcGIS) · Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) / Practitioner (QSP) · Aquatic Resource Delineations · Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC) · Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) · Nevada Conservation Credit System Verifier · Upland & Riparian Rangeland Monitoring · Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
People
Jill SutherlandPrincipal & Corporate Officer
Keith ShafferDirector of Engineering
Todd EnkeSurvey Director
Capabilities
Civil Engineering
Service websiteInfrastructure planning, water systems, and land development engineering, spanning from project planning through permitting, design, and construction management.
- Storm Water
Storm drainage system design and modeling, flood studies, mapping, and FEMA permits.
- Drinking Water
Municipal water system design, master planning, hydraulic modeling, well, booster station, and storage tank design, alongside utility rate evaluations.
- Sanitary Sewer & Solid Waste
Pump station, force main, and collection system design and modeling, rehabilitation, and utility rate evaluations.
- Infrastructure Planning & Design
Grading, sitework, roadway design, subdivision and community development, ADA compliance, and BMP design.
Land Surveying
Service websiteProfessional surveying services leveraging advanced field equipment to deliver accurate boundaries, mappings, and bathymetric data.
- Lot Boundary & ALTA
Boundary location and American Land Title Association surveys.
- Parcel & Subdivision Mapping
Parcel maps and subdivision mapping.
- Construction Surveys, Staking & Rights of Way
Construction staking, right-of-way, and as-built surveys.
- TRPA Land Coverage Mapping
Lake Tahoe area land coverage mapping.
- Topographic & Bathymetric Surveys
Topographic surveys and kayak-equipped near-shore bathymetric measurements for pier and buoy permits.
- Boundary Line Adjustments
Boundary line adjustment services.
- Drone (UAV) Surveys
Drone-supported aerial control and photogrammetry workflows.
Natural Resource Consulting
Service websiteTechnical and policy consulting for natural resource management, rangelands, biology, and wildfire planning.
- Rangeland Management
Public land policy, grazing management, permits, vegetation monitoring, ranch planning, and reclamation.
- Biological Services
Wildlife, vegetation, and aquatic baseline surveys, wetland delineations, stream restoration, and watershed assessment.
- Wildfire Fuels Management
Forest and woodland health, wildfire reclamation, community wildfire protection plans, and hazardous fuel assessment.
Environmental Services
Service websiteEnvironmental compliance, water pollution control, and waste management services under federal, state, and local regulations.
- Environmental Compliance
Federal, state, and local regulatory compliance including NEPA, CEQA, TRPA, and CWA wetland and mining permits.
- Water Pollution Control
NPDES permits, reclaimed water reuse permits, and stormwater pollution prevention and management plans.
- Waste Management
Hazardous waste handling, disposal, brownfields assessment, and solid waste permitting.
Water Rights
Service websiteComprehensive water right services including due diligence, applications, transfers, and long-term maintenance.
- Analysis & Due Diligence
Water rights analysis and due diligence reviews.
- Applications & Proofs
Preparation of applications, proofs, and related agency submittals.
- Title Evaluation & Transfers
Title evaluation and transfer services.
- Monitoring & Maintenance
Long-term monitoring and maintenance support.
Industries
Government · Land Development · Natural Resources · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Agriculture · Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Supply · Wastewater · Mining · Infrastructure · Bridges · Highways & Roads · Utilities
Projects
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