Environmental Consulting Services

Nichols Environmental Consulting

Honest service, sound science & responsible land use

Environmental fieldwork with soil sampling equipment
Our Mission

Committed to Environmental Excellence

Sound soil classification impacts the environment and the people who live on it. We deter irresponsible land use and provide technical guidance when it matters.

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What We Do

Soil science, geotechnical work, and materials testing across the Southeast — over 3,300 completed projects.

Environmental Soil Science

Classification, wetlands, permitting, and land-use planning.

Subsurface & Geotechnical

Drilling, sampling, compaction verification, and recommendations.

Materials Testing

Lab and field testing for aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and soils.

NEC environmental project site
NEC fieldwork and site evaluation

Licenses & Certifications

Our team maintains extensive professional licenses across multiple states and disciplines.

Professional Engineering

  • Registered Professional Engineer (Alabama)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Florida)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Georgia)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Louisiana)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Mississippi)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (Texas)

Soil Science

  • Registered Professional Soil Classifier (Alabama)
  • Registered Professional Soil Classifier (Mississippi)
  • Registered Professional Soil Classifier (Georgia)
  • Certified Professional Soil Scientist (USA)
  • Registered Professional Soil Scientist (Florida)

Environmental

  • Certified Professional Sediment and Erosion Control
  • Registered Professional Wetland Scientist
  • Quality Credential Inspector (ADEM)

Agricultural

  • Registered Forage and Grazing Lands Specialist
  • Registered Certified Crop Advisor
  • Certified Conservation Planner

Professional Memberships

Active participation in professional organizations and conservation groups dedicated to environmental stewardship.

Professional Organizations

  • Alabama Advisory Council Board Member for Professional Soil Classifiers 2022-2026
  • Professional Soil Classifiers Association of Alabama
  • Professional Soil Classifiers Association of Mississippi
  • Soil Science Society of America
  • Soil Science Society of Georgia
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (Alabama Branch)
  • Florida Association of Environmental Soil Scientists
  • Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association

Conservation Groups

  • Coastal Conservation Association
  • National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • Alabama Hunting Heritage Foundation Board Member

Sports & Recreation

  • United States Golf Association 1894 club (Turf management)

Business & Community

  • Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
  • Auburn University Alumni Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our environmental consulting services.