Environmental Consulting in Sacramento, CA

Path Forward Partners provides environmental consulting in Sacramento and the surrounding region for developers, property owners, attorneys, and lenders. We bring the regulatory approach we use on Bay Area projects to due diligence, vapor intrusion, and contaminated site cleanup in the Sacramento area.

Environmental issues on Sacramento area sites

The Sacramento region’s former rail, agricultural, warehouse, and industrial properties are increasingly being redeveloped for housing and mixed use. Older fuel stations, historic agricultural chemical use, and legacy industrial operations can leave soil and groundwater impacts that come to light during due diligence or site development.

Services for Sacramento projects

Our Sacramento area services include:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: ASTM E1527-21 assessments for acquisitions and financing.
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments: Subsurface sampling to confirm concerns.
• Soil, Groundwater, and Soil Gas Investigations and Assessments: Soil, groundwater, and soil gas characterization.
• Vapor Intrusion Assessments: Vapor risk evaluation for new buildings.
• Underground Storage Tank Removal: Tank removal oversight and closure.
• Feasibility Studies and Remediation System Design: Remedial options and cleanup design.
• Regulatory Negotiation and Strategy: Agency strategy and negotiation.
• Environmental Risk and Liability Assessments: Cost and liability analysis for transactions.

Agencies and programs we work with in Sacramento

Sacramento area projects are commonly overseen by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and Sacramento County Environmental Management. Our team works from our Oakland headquarters and travels to project sites across Northern California, including the Sacramento area, the Central Valley (including Stockton), and the Sierra foothills.

Why Sacramento clients choose Path Forward

Path Forward Partners was founded in 2018 and is led by licensed Professional Geologists and Professional Engineers who stay directly involved in projects. We are a Certified Small Business Enterprise and hold California contractor license #1060404. Our headquarters are at 1970 Broadway in downtown Oakland, and we work with developers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and public agencies on Sacramento projects.

Sacramento environmental consulting FAQ

Do you have a Sacramento office?

Our headquarters are in downtown Oakland. Our team travels to Sacramento area sites and coordinates with local agencies and project teams.

Which agency will oversee my site?

It depends on the contaminants and the site. Sacramento area sites may fall under the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, DTSC, or the county. We help identify the right program and engage early.

What should a buyer do before purchasing an older industrial property?

Order a Phase I environmental site assessment. If it identifies recognized environmental conditions, a limited Phase II can quantify the issue before you commit.