Environmental Survey Consulting

Name

Environmental Survey Consulting

Legal name

Environmental Survey Consulting

Website

https://envirosurvey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecological Restoration Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments (EUAHAHAC), Natural Resource Inventory & Forest/Woodland Assessments (Timber, Vegetation, Invasives) (EUAHAHAG), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Arborist Consulting, Tree Risk Assessments & Appraisals (HSAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Ecological restoration services
• Native landscaping design
• Riparian wetland restoration
• Green stormwater infrastructure
• Ranch preserve management

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ecological Restoration Services: ESC generates revenue through professional consulting and implementation services for ecological restoration projects, including site analysis, restoration design, and habitat reconstruction for private, commercial, and civic clients.
2. Native Landscaping Installation: Revenue from landscape design and installation services using native plant communities, including native wildflower and grass installations, naturalistic hardscape, and water features.
3. Environmental Education Services: ESC provides environmental education services, workshops, presentations, and interpretive materials to groups of all ages, generating revenue through educational programming and consulting.
4. Ranch and Preserve Management: Long-term land management consulting services including ecological assessments, plant surveys, restoration planning, and ongoing management for properties of various sizes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Environmental Survey Consulting provides ecological restoration, native landscaping, and environmental consulting services for residential, commercial, and civic clients in Central Texas. Services span site analysis, restoration design, native landscape installation, riparian and wetland habitat reconstruction, green stormwater infrastructure (rain gardens, wet ponds), naturalistic hardscape, ornamental water features, ranch and preserve management, and environmental education programming, all delivered under Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) standards.

Product overview

Environmental Survey Consulting provides land management services emphasizing native habitat restoration since 1984, operating as a service-based company rather than a software platform. The core offerings include Native Landscaping, Consultation and Design, Ecological Restoration, Riparian and Wetland Restoration, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Ranch and Preserve Management, Naturalistic Hardscape, Ornamental Ponds and Streams, Accessible Nature Trails, Environmental Education and Interpretation, and ESC Publications and Media. Additionally, they offer a No-Till Native Seed Drill for hire as specialized equipment rental. These services are delivered across residential, commercial, and civic sectors in Central Texas, applying Society for Ecological Restoration principles to restore and preserve the diverse landscape of the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Native Landscaping

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 wet ponds, rain gardens, and stormwater projects designed and installed since 1992
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSER promotes ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth. ESC has been actively involved with SER since its founding in 1987 and applies SER restoration standards to all aspects of their work. Founders David Mahler and Judy Walther were charter members of SER.
• Texas Society for Ecological Restoration (Texas SER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Chapter of SER, founded in 1995, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing connectivity between individuals engaged in ecologically sensitive repair and management of ecosystems. ESC staff are current members and active participants.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. ESC has completed projects at this facility and references it as a resource for native plant materials.
• Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a leading wildlife research organization in Texas. ESC has installed ponds and streams at the Institute's botanical garden facility.
• Travis Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravis Audubon promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of native birds and their habitats, aligning with ESC's ecological restoration mission.
• Texas Riparian AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Riparian Association improves and enhances the health of water quality and quantity in Texas streams through sustainable riparian ecosystems. ESC staff participate in their programs and present at their symposiums.
• Colorado River Watch Network (CRWN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA volunteer citizen water monitoring program under LCRA. ESC staff are members and certified volunteer water quality monitors, conducting monthly monitoring at Seiders Springs for the Colorado River watershed.
• Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAHCP is funded by municipal water customers and coordinates restoration work along the Comal and Guadalupe rivers. ESC's General Manager Stan Wilson has been conducting riparian restoration work for EAHCP since 2019, including the Landa Lake restoration project profiled in their newsletter.
• Zilker Botanical Garden ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization managing Zilker Botanical Garden. ESC designed and built the riparian stream bed and demonstration garden connecting the Taniguchi Garden to the pond near the Rose Garden.
• Shoal Creek ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoal Creek Conservancy works to create a healthy and vibrant community along Shoal Creek. ESC joined several Shoal Creek Conservancy volunteers during water quality monitoring training at Seiders Springs.
• Texas Stream TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Stream Team provided water quality monitoring training to ESC staff. Michael Jones with Texas Stream Team conducted in-classroom and in-field training sessions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biohabitats: National ecological restoration firm offering stream, wetland, and coastal restoration planning, design, and implementation. Directly comparable to ESC in service mix (riparian/wetland restoration, native landscapes, ecological assessments) though operating at a larger, multi-region scale.
• SWCA Environmental Consultants: Large employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing natural and cultural resource management, ecological restoration, and permitting services. Directly comparable service lines to ESC, but at much greater geographic and headcount scale.
• RES (Resource Environmental Solutions): National ecological restoration and mitigation services firm focused on streams, wetlands, and habitat creation. Closely comparable to ESC in technical service offering, particularly riparian and wetland restoration, though with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with a major environmental services practice covering water resources, ecological restoration, and green infrastructure. Overlaps with ESC's stormwater, riparian, and habitat work but operates as a broad multi-disciplinary incumbent.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial environmental and water practices. Competes with ESC on larger municipal and federal restoration projects while offering a far broader portfolio of services.
• Stantec: International design and consulting firm with environmental services including ecological restoration, water resources, and landscape architecture. Comparable capabilities but much broader scope and scale than ESC.
• HDR Inc. Engineering and consulting firm with environmental, water, and ecological services. Overlaps with ESC on riparian and habitat work, typically through much larger municipal and federal engagements.
• Cardno (now Stantec): Environmental and engineering consultancy with strong ecological restoration practice including riparian, wetland, and habitat services. Direct functional overlap with ESC though substantially larger scale and now part of Stantec.

Regional players

• Wildscape Engineering and Restoration: Texas-based ecological restoration and native landscaping firm serving Central and South Texas. Highly comparable service mix (native landscapes, riparian restoration, green infrastructure) and directly overlapping geographic market with ESC.
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: University of Texas-based native plant conservation and demonstration center in Austin. While primarily an educational/research institution rather than a consultancy, it overlaps with ESC on native plant landscaping, demonstration gardens, and public-sector restoration projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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