Environmental Intelligence LLC Joins Montrose in Strategic Expansion of Natural Resource Consulting

In a move to strengthen its footprint in the southwestern environmental services sector, Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) has completed the integration of Environmental Intelligence LLC, a California-based consulting firm specializing in ecological assessments, hazard mitigation planning, and infrastructure project support. The deal marks a significant broadening of Montrose’s technical capabilities in the renewable energy and utility sectors across the region.

Consolidating Expertise in Critical Environmental Areas

Environmental Intelligence LLC, headquartered in Laguna Beach and established in 1994, brings a specialized team of biological scientists, wetland specialists, and geospatial experts to the Montrose platform. The firm’s track record includes extensive work on complex environmental compliance projects—from restoration initiatives to Clean Water Act permitting and Endangered Species Act documentation. Since 2014, the organization has managed ongoing environmental oversight for Southern California Edison’s large-scale vegetation management initiative across multiple national forests in Southern California, coordinating removal operations while safeguarding sensitive ecosystems and archaeological sites.

Market Opportunity and Service Integration

The acquisition aligns with Montrose’s broader strategy to capture growing demand in the renewable energy sector, particularly as utilities and energy developers across California navigate increasingly complex environmental permitting requirements. By combining Environmental Intelligence LLC’s innovative approaches to fire risk reduction and geospatial analysis with Montrose’s emergency response and disaster recovery services, the combined entity can now offer clients an integrated solution spanning crisis management through regulatory compliance.

David Levine, founder and principal of Environmental Intelligence LLC, will lead the integration into Montrose’s Assessment, Permitting and Response division. Levine noted that joining a well-capitalized, growth-oriented platform enables his team to scale their impact while maintaining focus on technical excellence. The strategic fit reflects shared values around environmental stewardship and operational innovation.

Josh LeMaire, Chief Operating Officer of Montrose, highlighted the complementary nature of the two organizations’ capabilities. “This combination unlocks significant opportunities to serve renewable energy clients throughout Southern California while strengthening our crisis preparedness services,” he stated. The company now operates across more than 70 global locations with over 2,000 employees, positioning it as a comprehensive provider of environmental solutions from laboratory analysis to remediation services.

The transaction represents Montrose’s continued investment in specialized technical talent and localized expertise—key differentiators in an industry increasingly focused on sustainable infrastructure development and climate resilience.