At Native Environment Solutions (NES), we are a third-party external and environmental affairs consulting firm dedicated to fostering sustainable development practices that honor and preserve the integrity of both cultural and natural resources. Established in 2023 by Erick Robinson and Hayley Rambur, NES is rooted in a deep commitment to supporting Tribal Governments, Natural Resource Developers, and Federal/State Agencies through a comprehensive range of services designed to navigate the complexities of cultural and natural resource management.
Our core mission is to provide technical support and advisory services that facilitate sustainable natural resource development. We prioritize projects and initiatives that respect and engage with Tribal Governments and Communities. We give employment preference to Tribal citizens and members of local communities so their respective values can be inherently involved in each project we undertake.
Our expertise spans a broad spectrum of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. These include but are not limited to:
We specialize in integrating cultural and natural resource considerations into every aspect of our projects because culture and nature are inseparable in Native communities.
Our team employs state-of-the-art minimally-invasive and high-precision field methods to collect data and produce comprehensive technical reports that guide decision-making processes.
Our deep understanding of Native cultures and Tribal Government legal frameworks allows us to provide invaluable advice, third-party mediation, and conflict resolution services. These services enable clients to build sustainable relationships that avoid disputes and navigate challenges effectively.
NES is equipped to offer engagement support and assistance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, ensuring projects proceed in an environmentally responsible manner.
Unlike typical Cultural Resource Management (CRM) firms, NES offers a unique, all-encompassing suite of services that extend beyond traditional engagement to encompass technical support and external affairs programs and teams. We stand apart by actively involving Tribal members – Cultural Specialists and Cultural Technicians – in leading and executing our field projects. This unique collaboration ensures our projects are not only led but informed by the very communities they impact.