California's environmental review process requires agencies to evaluate and address potential environmental impacts before approving new development and infrastructure projects. Since 2017, Verdantas (formerly Colibri) has partnered with Crawford & Bowen Planning, Inc. to provide biological resource expertise for projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Verdantas supports a diverse range of public and private sector projects, including drinking water and sewer infrastructure, groundwater storage facilities, stormwater basins, flood control improvements, transportation projects, and residential, commercial, and industrial developments. The team evaluates potential impacts to biological resources, conducts environmental analyses, and develops practical mitigation strategies to help reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels.

By integrating biological expertise into the CEQA process, Verdantas helps project teams navigate complex environmental requirements while advancing critical infrastructure, community development, and water resource projects throughout California.