Compass Ecospatial

About Compass Ecospatial

Compass Ecospatial is a woman-owned and managed ecological restoration and geospatial consulting firm based in Ridgefield, Washington, serving clients across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Hawaii. We specialize in compensatory mitigation, wetland and riparian restoration planning, habitat assessment, and ecosystem-scale geodesign. Our integrated approach brings together applied ecology, hydrology, GIS analysis, and remote sensing to deliver science-based, site-specific restoration and conservation solutions for federal agencies, state programs, Tribal Nations, land trusts, private entities, and more. Our services include: Compensatory mitigation planning and design, including Section 404/401 permitting, stream and wetland mitigation banking, and in-lieu fee program support. Ecosystem restoration planning and geodesign for floodplain, riparian, estuarine, and upland habitats. Geospatial analysis, high-resolution remote sensing, and GIS-integrated field data collection. Biological and ecological assessments supporting NEPA, ESA, and critical areas compliance. Biocultural restoration in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations, honoring Traditional Ecological Knowledge in all phases of planning and design. Compass is staffed by scientists and designers with nationally recognized expertise who are locally rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Our process is collaborative, iterative, and deeply informed by contextual data, bringing together biological science, natural process-based design, and meaningful stakeholder and partner engagement. We are a triple bottom-line company committed to outcomes that benefit people, place, and practice. Come collaborate with us!