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J.S. Held Acquires Shechter & Everett to Expand Forensic Accounting Capabilities for Family Law Disputes in Florida
Read MoreSteve Chu has over 23 years of experience leading complex ecological and regulatory projects for public and private clients in the energy, transportation, and commercial development sectors. He specializes in securing permits under the Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401), Rivers and Harbors Act, Endangered Species Act, and local permitting for utility-scale renewable energy, oil and gas, transportation, and commercial projects.
Steve’s expertise covers all stages of permitting, including baseline studies, alternatives analysis, design recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and agency coordination. He also oversees wetland delineations, design and monitoring, staff mentoring, client relationships, and senior technical review for projects across the nation. As a leader in water resources services at J.S. Held, Steve provides technical strategies for regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk assessment, while ensuring high-quality reporting and quality control.
Steve holds a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Zoology and Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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J.S. Held is recognized as an ENR Top 200 Environmental Consulting Firm and industry leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for Sustainability & ESG Consulting.
