Cannabis Permitting & Compliance Services
Hurvitz Environmental Services (HES) helps cannabis cultivators navigate California’s complex water and environmental regulations. With over 20 years of experience working with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and more than 150 cannabis-related hydrologic assessments completed across Northern California, we provide practical, defensible solutions to keep your operation compliant.
Our compliance team includes a Certified Hydrogeologist, Professional Civil Engineer, and Wetland/Wildlife Biologist, giving you a full range of technical expertise. We understand the unique challenges of cannabis cultivation and the evolving regulatory environment, and we work discreetly and efficiently to keep projects moving forward.
Our Cannabis Compliance Services include:
- Pre-Purchase Land Assessments – Evaluate water supply, water quality, setbacks, slopes, wetlands, and riparian zones before you invest.
- Regulatory Enrollment & Permitting – Assistance with SWRCB Waste Discharge requirements, Small Irrigation Use Registration, and Best Management Practices.
- Site & Water Management Plans – Erosion control, drainage and soil stabilization, irrigation design, water storage, and rainwater catchment planning.
- Water Rights & Stream Assessments – Compliance with stream diversion, stream crossing, and riparian regulations.
- Nutrient & Wastewater Management – Soil health, nitrogen management, and wastewater handling plans.
- Remediation & Restoration – Site cleanup, restoration, and compliance upgrades for existing cultivation areas.
HES supports cultivators throughout Northern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley. We are discreet, transparent, and committed to helping you stay compliant while protecting your investment and natural resources.