Consulting Services

Drawing on extensive experience in fisheries biology and coastal resource management, Cynoscion Environmental Consulting provides expert guidance on complex marine science and policy challenges. Whether you're navigating regulatory frameworks, developing species management plans, or seeking to understand the latest research, we offer the scientific depth and policy insight you need.

Key areas include:

• Fisheries management and stock assessment interpretation

• Marine policy development and review

• Regulatory compliance guidance

• Stakeholder engagement strategies

Is your environmental program achieving its intended outcomes? Cynoscion Environmental Consulting conducts thorough evaluations of existing programs to identify what's working, what isn't, and where opportunities for improvement exist. Our assessments go beyond surface-level review to examine program design, implementation, stakeholder satisfaction, and measurable results.

Our evaluation process includes:

• Performance metrics analysis

• Stakeholder feedback collection and synthesis

• Gap identification and prioritization

• Actionable recommendations for improvement

Environmental agencies face increasing pressure to accomplish more with limited resources while satisfying diverse stakeholder groups. Cynoscion Environmental Consulting helps agencies develop strategic plans that align organizational capacity with mission-critical priorities, creating clear roadmaps for achieving meaningful environmental outcomes.

Strategic planning services include:

• Mission and vision refinement

• Goal and objective development

• Resource allocation analysis

• Implementation timeline development

• Performance measurement framework design

Effective environmental management requires public trust and stakeholder buy-in. With years of experience presenting complex science to commissions, boards, and the public, Cynoscion Environmental Consulting helps organizations communicate their work clearly and build consensus among diverse audiences.

Outreach and facilitation services include:

• Meeting facilitation and conflict resolution

• Public presentation development

• Stakeholder engagement strategy

• Science communication and translation

Organizations and individuals who depend on marine resources often struggle to navigate the complex landscape of fisheries science and policy. Regulatory processes can be opaque, scientific documents dense, and opportunities for meaningful input unclear. Cynoscion Environmental Consulting helps stakeholders cut through this complexity to become more informed and effective participants in the policy process.

Drawing on years of experience on both sides of the table—as a state agency leader, federal council member, and research scientist—we provide clients with the context and strategy they need to engage productively with management bodies. We don't advocate on your behalf; we equip you to advocate for yourself, armed with a clear understanding of the science, the process, and the most effective pathways for making your voice heard.

Policy engagement services include:

• Synthesis and interpretation of scientific documents, stock assessments, and technical reports in plain language

• Analysis of proposed regulations and management actions, including potential impacts and key decision points

• Guidance on public comment development, including how to craft substantive, effective submissions

• Explanation of regulatory processes, timelines, and decision-making structures at state, federal, and regional levels

• Strategic advice on when, where, and how to engage with commissions, councils, and agency staff

• Preparation support for public testimony and stakeholder meetings

Ideal for: Fishing associations, conservation organizations, coastal businesses, recreational angling groups, and individuals seeking to participate meaningfully in marine resource policy decisions.