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Robertson-Bryan, Inc.

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About the firm

Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm of scientists and engineers in California specializing in water and power resource planning, wastewater engineering and regulatory compliance, water quality, aquatic and terrestrial biological resources, and water resource modeling. Founded in 2000 by Stuart Robertson and Michael Bryan, RBI draws on years of proven consulting and research experience to address technical, economic, and regulatory issues simultaneously. It has built well-established relationships with resource agencies, water and irrigation districts, municipalities, and public and private organizations throughout California, and is recognized for combining sound scientific principles with innovative approaches to complex water and environmental challenges.

Established
2000
Team
Small
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Michael BryanPresident and Managing Partner

Arthur O'BrienVice President and Director of Environmental Engineering

Keith WhitenerVice President and Director of Environmental Services

Corinne BradleyVice President and Director of Energy Utility Planning

Capabilities

Wastewater Engineering and NPDES Permitting

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RBI supports wastewater utility managers and regulatory agencies through NPDES permit facilitation and renewal, development of alternative discharge limits, and regional leadership in refining water quality standards. Services include permit negotiations, special studies, compliance with the Clean Water Act and California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.

  • NPDES Permit Facilitation and Renewal
  • Alternative Discharge Limit Development
  • Water Quality Standards Refinement

Water Quality Consulting

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Industry-leading water quality services spanning local ephemeral creek assessments to regional development of new and refined water quality standards. Projects cover water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and land development.

Stormwater Services

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Biological Resources

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Comprehensive biological consulting including biological assessments, habitat conservation plans, resource management plans, and CEQA/NEPA document preparation. RBI staff collectively have over 50 years of experience in managing California aquatic and terrestrial resources.

  • Biological Assessments
  • Habitat Conservation Plans
  • Resource Management Plans

CEQA/NEPA Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Assistance

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Water Resource Modeling and Management

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Innovative services in groundwater and surface water resource management to assist clients in meeting objectives for water supply, environmental protection, restoration, and power generation.

Energy Utility Planning

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  • Risk And Portfolio Management
  • Generation Versus Forward Market Analysis
  • Day-to-day Operational Support For Energy Utilities And Related Entities

Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom Services

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Industries

Wastewater · Water Supply · Water Resources · Stormwater & Flood Control · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources

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