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Environmental Expertise You Can Rely On

JMD Environmental Consulting LLC delivers rigorous NEPA compliance, wetland delineation, LiDAR terrain analysis, and agronomic consulting, backed by 30+ years of federal and private sector experience with USDA NRCS and the Bureau of Land Management. Led by Dr. Joseph M. Debebe, Ph.D., the firm combines scientific expertise with firsthand federal regulatory knowledge to serve federal, state, and private clients across the United States.

Our Services

NEPA Compliance
Environmental assessments, EAs, EIS support, and regulatory documentation for federal and state projects — consistent with NRCS, BLM, and federal agency standards.

Wetland Delineation

Field-based wetland identification and jurisdictional determinations following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NRCS technical standards, including hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland hydrology assessments.

LiDAR Terrain Analysis
Advanced terrain analysis using LiDAR-derived elevation data and ArcGIS Pro to identify drainage patterns, depressional areas, and wetland indicators — producing presentation-quality maps for agency reporting and environmental planning.

Agronomic Consulting
Soil health, crop management, and conservation planning for sustainable agricultural operations, drawing on deep expertise in agronomy, seed science, and plant establishment.

About the Firm

JMD Environmental Consulting LLC is led by Dr. Joseph M. Debebe, Ph.D., an environmental scientist with over 30 years of combined federal and private sector experience. Dr. Debebe has served as a NEPA Specialist and Wetland Biologist with USDA NRCS, and as a Natural Resources Specialist with the Bureau of Land Management — giving clients direct access to someone who has worked inside the agencies that regulate their projects.

Why Choose JMD Environmental Consulting LLC

Clients choose JMD Environmental because our experience is real, our credentials are verifiable, and our work is grounded in science.

Scientific Expertise
Ph.D.-level expertise in agronomy, soil science, and plant ecology, combined with decades of applied field experience across federal and private projects.

Regulatory Experience
Firsthand knowledge of NRCS, BLM, and Corps of Engineers regulatory frameworks — having worked inside these agencies for over a decade.

Advanced Terrain Analysis
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, LiDAR terrain analysis, GPS, and remote sensing for precise environmental characterization and high-quality deliverable mapping.

Sustainable Land Management
Agronomic and environmental expertise supporting responsible land use, conservation planning, and reclamation across the United States.