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Since inception in 1994, our business has been committed to creating environmental conditions that are feasible and valuable for the land and for our clients.

Meet Our Team

Sarah Nelson
Sarah NelsonOwner, Vice President
Sarah has spent her life growing up in Florida swamps, cultivating a fluency in a variety of ecosystems. She has over 10 years of environmental work experience with a focus in wetland systems and restoration. She attended the University of Florida to obtain her B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation with a minor degree in Soil and Water Science, and a Master of Science in Natural Resource Policy and Administration. Currently, she sits on UF’s School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Science advisory panel for forestry and natural resources and additionally enjoys guest lecturing for natural resource programs on the topic of mitigation banking. Additionally, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers (FAMB). Sarah oversees all projects and EC&D staff, and directly manages several mitigation bank and environmental projects. Her expertise is founded on maintaining client and agency relationships, coordinating all the moving parts of the business, and keeping a holistic viewpoint during project management.
Carl Salafrio
Carl SalafrioFounder & CEO
Carl has over 30 years of experience in the environmental sector and working within state agencies as well as in private consulting. Carl obtained his B.S. in Marine Science from Stockton State College and his M.S. in Oceanography/Coastal Planning from Florida Institute of Technology. His professional expertise is founded on combining the business and environmental aspects of managing each project to ensure success.
Brittany EvansEnvironmental Projects Lead
Brittany is a 2021 graduate from the University of Florida earning her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation along with a certificate in GIS. Her passion for conservation began with an internship at the Alachua Conservation Trust and was furthered at UF where she gained experience with land management and forestry, working 2 years at the Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL). Brittany’s skills include GIS, data collection, project support, and hands-on restoration techniques, having an herbicide applicators license and basic wildland firefighter training.
Dylan JonesProject Manager
Dylan hails from south Florida where he spent his upbringing mucking around in swamps and at the beach. He has a deep passion for, and curiosity with, the natural world and as such holds a B.A. in Environmental Science from Franklin & Marshall College and M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. Dylan’s strengths include report writing, conducting fieldwork, GIS analysis and keeping a positive attitude in even the most difficult field conditions.
Allyson HolmesEnvironmental Scientist II
Growing up in Florida, Allyson became familiar with Florida’s ecosystems and fostered a passion for the outdoors. While attending the University of Florida to receive her B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation, and minoring in Wildlife Ecology, she studied the abiotic and biotic interactions in the natural world and sharpened her plant identification skills. She has worked the past five years in various professional positions, mainly conducting field work, all over the Southeast learning data collection and data analysis skills. In her free time, she enjoys free diving at the springs and eating home-cooked meals.
Jared ManciniEnvironmental Scientist I
Sherrie YostOffice Administrator and Executive Assistant

Professional Partners

Environmental Consulting & Design is a proud member in good standing of the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, the Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers, the international Society of Wetland Scientists, the Florida Coastal Conservation Association, and the Florida Lake Management Society.

Florida Association of Environmental Professionals
Florida Association of Mitigation Bankers
Society of Wetland Scientists
Coastal Conservation Association
Florida Lake Management Society

Knowledge & Experience Create Expertise

Permitting

Our team has experience permitting a wide range of project types with federal and state agencies, from conservation and mitigation to mining and residential developments.
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Mitigation

Our reputation rests on our proficiency in mitigation bank feasibility assessment, permitting, and management throughout Florida and the southeast.
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Planning

Our planners have extensive experience working in Florida’s complex regulatory framework. To put it simply – we know what works.

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GIS & GPS

We provide complete geospatial solutions that are innovative, cost-effective, and utilize industry-leading technology.
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Restoration

From wetlands to pine stands, we have the education and experience to help bring ecosystems and biodiversity back into balance.

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