Vortex Environmental Natural Resource Management and Restoration Vortex Environmental is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We specialize in natural resource management and restoration. Our consulting services are utilized by land developers, planners, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, municipalities, and private land owners. Our experienced professional staff has completed projects throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Our firm provides wetland investigations and permitting, permit preparation, restoration and mitigation planning, endangered species consultation, agency coordination, expert testimony, and environmental assessments/impact statements. Vortex Environmental also prepares forest stand delineations and forest conservation plans in compliance with the Maryland Forest Conservation Act. Vortex’s ecologists provide comprehensive ecosystem assessment and restoration/enhancement planning. Data analysis may include standard, nonparametric, and multivariate statistical approaches depending on the project requirements. Vortex Environmental’s extensive background in ecosystem analysis enables us to assume a leadership role in restoration projects at a site or watershed scale. Our background in hydrology and geomorphology enhance our understanding of the riparian ecosystem and promotes effective restoration strategies. Our staff has successfully restored stream corridors, dredge spoil stockpile areas, wetlands, native grass meadows, and forested environments. Our technical expertise and project experience provides our clients with effective design and implementation strategies for restoration and enhancement projects. Vortex Environmental can help you make informed decisions prior to purchasing a property, as well as giving valuable assistance in guiding the project through the state and federal requirements. Our goal at Vortex Environmental is to accommodate our clients’ needs in the timeliest and cost effective manner.