Business Details
25 Years
experience
Environmental Consulting Services for Sustainable Solutions
Founded in 2001, Clark Group has dedicated itself to advancing solutions that harmonize environmental protection with economic growth. Our expertise in federal law, policy, and agency operations enables us to deliver tailored consulting services to government, tribal, nonprofit, and private clients. With a team of seasoned professionals holding advanced degrees in policy, science, and law, we specialize in environmental planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Our former government advisors bring insider knowledge to streamline regulatory processes, ensuring efficient decision-making and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on fostering diversity and innovation, having supported high-impact projects like FEMAs Unified Federal Review and USDAs Climate-Smart Initiative.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our EDWOSB certification and decades of repeat client partnerships. By combining technical rigor with creative communication strategies, we empower clients to navigate complex environmental challenges while achieving long-term resilience. Our work spans nationwide projects, from NEPA compliance for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to climate resilience planning for local communities. With offices in Washington, D.C., and Montpelier, Vermont, we remain a trusted partner for clients seeking informed, ethical, and results-driven environmental consulting.
Services
Environmental Planning
Public Engagement
Sustainability Consulting
NEPA Compliance
Policy Development
Climate Resilience Planning
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in federal environmental policy and compliance.
- Our team includes former government advisors with insider agency knowledge.
- We provide tailored NEPA training and guidance developed for federal agencies.
- Our public engagement strategies ensure stakeholder buy-in for complex projects.
- We combine technical expertise with creative communication solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
What people say
Excellent customer service
Worry-free public engagement
Technical expertise
Successful adoption of guidelines
Creative communication solutions
Services
Environmental Planning
Our environmental planning services focus on NEPA compliance, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory streamlining. We develop tailored strategies for federal, state, and private clients to ensure projects meet legal requirements while minimizing delays. Our teams former agency experience enables efficient navigation of complex compliance frameworks.
Public Engagement
We design and implement comprehensive public engagement strategies for large-scale projects. Our services include meeting logistics, comment management, and communication material development. By facilitating meaningful stakeholder dialogue, we help clients build consensus and achieve project goals with minimal conflict.
Sustainability Consulting
Our sustainability experts provide climate change planning, hazard mitigation, and energy efficiency solutions. We assist clients in integrating climate-informed science into policies and developing community resilience strategies. Recent projects include FEMA flood risk assessments and USDA Climate-Smart commodity training programs.
Policy Development
We support agencies and organizations in creating and refining environmental policies. Our work includes drafting NEPA guidance documents, developing submission protocols for federal reviews, and training staff on compliance requirements. Our policy solutions emphasize practicality and long-term effectiveness.
Training Programs
We deliver customized training on NEPA compliance, environmental assessments, and regulatory processes. Our instructors, with 25+ years of experience, have trained federal agencies and NGOs nationwide. Courses combine interactive learning with real-world case studies to enhance practical understanding.
People
Lisa Mahoney
President
Lisa Mahoney leads Clark Groups environmental practice, specializing in NEPA compliance and regulatory development. With decades of experience in federal policy, she guides clients through complex environmental decision-making processes.
Gustavo Rubio
Managing Director
Gustavo Rubio oversees project management and strategic direction at Clark Group. His expertise in environmental policy and agency operations ensures clients receive actionable, compliance-focused solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Matt Shoen
Cultural Resources Specialist
Matt Shoen specializes in historical research and Section 106 evaluations. His work focuses on aboveground cultural resources, providing clients with thorough assessments that meet federal preservation requirements while supporting project timelines.
August Gause
Environmental Planner
August Gause contributes expertise in environmental science and data analysis to Clark Groups projects. Her background in biology and environmental sciences supports NEPA compliance and sustainability initiatives for federal and state clients.
Jess Bass
Environmental Planner
Jess Bass specializes in waterfront planning and environmental compliance. Her municipal planning experience informs strategic solutions for clients navigating complex regulatory landscapes in coastal and urban environments.
Questions
What services does The Clark Group offer?
We provide environmental planning, NEPA compliance, public engagement, sustainability consulting, and policy development services for government, tribal, and nonprofit clients.
How does The Clark Group handle public engagement?
We design customized outreach strategies, manage meeting logistics, and facilitate stakeholder dialogue to ensure inclusive, effective public participation in environmental decision-making.
Are your consultants experienced with federal agencies?
Yes, our team includes former government advisors with direct experience at DHS, USDA, USACE, and other federal agencies, ensuring deep regulatory understanding.
Can you assist with climate resilience planning?
We develop climate adaptation strategies, hazard mitigation plans, and energy efficiency programs to help communities and agencies build long-term resilience.
Do you provide NEPA training?
Yes, our instructors offer customized NEPA training programs for federal agencies and organizations, drawing on 25+ years of instructional experience.
