Environmental Due Diligence & Risk Management

Ecological resources are those resources that are from the natural environment such as, water, fish and fauna, and/or habitats.  

When conducting a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, these resources are important to take into consideration especially when development activities are scheduled to occur on a site.  Many states and local municipalities regulate the disturbance of natural habitats of certain fish and animal species and/or the disruption of some waterways or bodies.  For more details on what types of habitats, etc. are protected, check with your state Department of Natural Resources. 

For Indiana, visit www.in.gov/dnr/ for contact information.