For more than three decades, our scientists, planners, and designers have helped clients across Washington State understand their natural resources and comply with local, state, and federal regulations in pursuit of their project goals.

Since its founding by Bill and Nancy Way in 1983, The Watershed Company has been a trusted partner to residents, municipalities, and private companies looking for a scientific assessment of the property and the means to avoid harming the environment. As the region grows and environmental regulations become more complex, the firm has stayed true to its mission of enabling responsible development by expanding its services, offering integrated expertise in environmental planning, landscape architecture, and arborist services.

Whether performing wetland delineations for residential clients, designing a city park, or permitting a shoreline development, Watershed uses the best scientific methods and design principles to help clients reach sustainable solutions.

Watershed’s Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Watershed Company is committed to providing a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We recognize that, in parallel with the ecosystems in which we work, resilient communities benefit from diversity. To foster our own growth, we are taking steps to foster practices that identify and reduce bias, including reflecting on established practices and policies and implementing positive changes for the betterment of our company, community, and environment.

We are committed to acting in a way that furthers justice and equity both within and outside of our office. Specifically, we support our employees through encouraging work-life balance, opportunities for professional growth and development and ownership, and by seeking out fulfilling and engaging projects. We support our communities through volunteerism and local engagement both by individual employees and as a firm, pro bono projects, environmental education programs, and direct financial support to local organizations. We aim to create and foster a space that welcomes open discussions about how issues of social justice, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and bias affect our employees, clients, and practice.

The Watershed Company’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan is available by request.

A Certified Small Business

The Watershed Company is a small business as certified by the following organizations:

Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises:

• Certification #S000024773

King County Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS):

• Certification #1735

 U.S. Small Business Administration NAICS codes:

• #541620, environmental consulting

• #541320, landscape architecture

• #541330, engineering services

• #541370, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

Is Watershed Right For Your Project Team?

Contact us directly to learn more about our qualifications.