HELIX is very successful in securing permit authorizations for a wide range of public and private projects that must comply with federal, state and local permit requirements. Types of authorizations that have been obtained include:

• Federal Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide and Individual Permits
   
• Federal Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and Reports of Waste Discharge
   
• California Department of Fish and Game Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements, 2081 Incidental Take Permits for State-listed Species and 2080.1 Consistency Determinations
   
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations and Section 10a permits
   
• Compliance with the various Habitat Conservation Plans in San Diego and Riverside counties (MSCP, MHCP and MSHCP)

HELIX also prepares supporting documents for regulatory packages that include:

• Due Diligence Assessments
   
• Habitat Management Plans
   
• Mitigation Purchase Credit Agreements
   
• Conservation Easements / Performance Bonds