ABOUT US

Cole Environmental Services is an environmental consulting company with the goal of helping clients improve the resiliency and sustainability of their properties.

 

We were founded over 10 years ago by Dennis Cole.  Dennis began his career at the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in what is now the Division of Environmental Permits. After 11 years, Dennis left the DEC for the Town of Brookhaven Division of Environmental Protection, eventually becoming Chief Environmental Analyst.

 

What began as a single-man operation, has grown into a family-run business with Dennis’ son, Chris, joining, along with Chris’ partner, Kate.  Even Luna, our unofficial mascot, has come aboard and earned the title of Chief Wetlands Inspector.

 

Serving all of Suffolk County, we are here to help you with your project – from consultation to completion.

We offer a range of services, including obtaining environmental permits, violation resolution, ecological restoration plans, stormwater management plans, and property assessments.

Our working relationships with the regulatory agencies and our extensive knowledge of town, state, and federal codes allow us to guide our clients through what can be an otherwise confusing and complicated process.

We work with a team of surveyors, architects, engineers, and draftsmen who help move projects along swiftly.

When we’re not working, you can find us hiking the trails of the East End, playing trivia, and probably talking to someone about native plants.

We also spend much of our time continuing our education. Chris received his certification in Methodology for Delineating Wetlands from Rutgers University. Kate recently completed Wetland Identification and Delineating from Native Plant Trust and Intro to Garden Design from Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is currently working to earn a Certificate of Merit in Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens. We also frequently attend lectures and discussions on all topics related to our environment and the health of our ecosystem.

At home, we practice what we preach. We implement many of the practices we discuss with our clients to support pollinators, protect water quality, and benefit our local ecosystem as a whole.

Meet the Team

  • Dennis Cole

    FOUNDER, PRESIDENT

  • Chris Cole

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Kate Rummel

    PRINCIPAL

  • Luna

    CHIEF WETLANDS INSPECTOR