Westfield, MA–Tighe & Bond recently hired Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Amanda Crouch-Smith to assist its southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod clients with wetlands related challenges and regulations. As a certified PWS, her credentials include completing a rigorous standard of training and education aimed specifically at wetland systems.
A Plymouth resident, she has a working knowledge of inland and coastal region environments. Her eight years of experience include wetland delineation, natural resource assessments, wetland restoration and mitigation, and invasive species management. She also provides environmental permitting and compliance services, as well as secures approvals and determinations, for clients under municipal, state, and federal environmental regulations. In addition, Crouch-Smith presents regularly at public hearings, and provides training to staff and volunteers as client needs dictate.
Crouch-Smith has worked previously with many municipalities in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod implementing a variety of town projects. This includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, water supply infrastructure improvements, bike and pedestrian path construction, as well as extensive natural resource and rare species assessments. She also has provided environmental compliance and permitting services for several municipal airports.
Besides being a licensed PWS and Certified Invasive Species Manager, Crouch-Smith earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wheaton College. She also has studied Geographic Information Systems. She is a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, and Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists.
