Ms. Hackey has over 25 years of environmental consulting experience with a focus on permitting and planning including Clean Water Act (CWA) Sections 401, 404, and 406 permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, and Virginia environmental impact reports (EIRs). A well-rounded early career provides a broad base of experience in brownfields, environmental due diligence, industrial hygiene, CERCLA, RCRA, and VPDES compliance. Maria specializes in:
- CWA Section 401, 404, 406 permitting
- NEPA Documentation
- Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Compliance
- Regulatory and Resource Agency Coordination
- ASTM E1527
“I am passionate about building trusted client relationships and supporting them in sustainable development. Earlier in my career, environmental regulations were often seen either as an obstacle or box to check. I always liked to think of it as providing conduit to achieving project success. Over the years, I have seen the progression to more environmentally friendly and conservation focus development. It is rewarding to be a small part of that shift.”
Tell us about your most exciting or rewarding project.
In the early 2000s the Department of Defense required installations to prepare and implement an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). I was able to help prepare Langley AFB first INRMP. In a collaborative effort with Langley personnel, USFWS, VDGIF, and other agencies we conducted inventories, developed management plans, and identified projects to enhance the natural resources on base. It was a huge undertaking to develop such a comprehensive document and so rewarding to propose tangible feasible projects for natural resources management.
Favorite quote:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
When you are not working, what do you enjoy doing?
I love horse riding, watching my kid participate in the activities they enjoy, and aggressively cheering on Syracuse Orange.