Working in collaboration with the Resource Specialists (Biologists, Archaeologist, & Historian) in the Section, the Specialists coordinate the resource review process identifying the presence and significance of cultural, biological, and natural resources in the projects "Area of Potential Effect". Impacts to these sensitive resources are quantified and minimized with mitigation of impacts proposed if necessary. Environmental resources involved include, but are not limited to: air quality, noise, wetlands, water quality, rivers & streams, fish & wildlife habitat, threatened & endangered species, and agricultural soils. Cultural resources include archaeological and historic resources.

As time permits, Specialists coordinate and participate in many environmental initiatives including, among others: Wildlife Crossing, Aquatic Organism Passage, Stream Restoration, Watershed Improvement, Stormwater Management, Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control, GIS, and Environmental Streamlining.

Each of the specialists oversees transportation projects in an assigned region of the state. Please see Regional Map and Listing by Town Links below for more information.