On May 25, 2023, the US Supreme Court decided Sackett v. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in favor of Idaho couple, Michael and Chantell Sackett. The Sackett’s have been fighting with the federal government for over 15 years in their…

Cherry Ridge LLC prides itself on being a women-owned-and-operated environmental consulting business, working in a STEM field that is typically a male-dominated industry. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. Educators focus on STEM in school curriculums to teach…

When planning your outdoor project and looking for companies to partner with, it’s important that the teams you’re considering are certified, dedicated professionals. Hobbyists and those who have studied in this field are certainly knowledgeable, but certified professionals like the…

At Cherry Ridge Consulting LLC, our goal is to help you use water in a way that is as beneficial as possible, which we call water stewardship. The Water Council defines water stewardship as the use of water that is…

Wetlands tend to form in low-lying areas along rivers, streams, and other bodies of water subject to flooding, within isolated depressions on land that collects surface water, and in areas of groundwater discharge. These areas of groundwater discharge can even…

Environmental Consultants are often overlooked during the initial phases of land development planning or real estate transactions. You may think, “my clients own the land, they can do whatever they want to it”. That of course is not the case.…

Are you planning a new land development project, a building expansion, or purchasing land to build your dream home? Before you break ground, it’s important to follow all legal processes to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Wetland…