About Us

Company Philosophy: At Copeland Environmental we know that by submitting clear and concise application materials, we make the permitter’s job easier and get the results our client’s need to move their projects forward in timely manner.  

Copeland Environmental was founded by Kim A. Copenhaver, an Environmental Biologist and Regulatory Specialist.  Kim has worked at all three levels of government in the field of environmental regulation and watershed management.  Kim holds a degree in Environmental Biology.  Her resume includes positions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Regulatory Branch, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Division of Regulatory Affairs, and The Town of Clifton Park.  She has successfully completed numerous professional development courses in the fields of environmental assessment, state and federal regulatory compliance, wetlands development and hydrology, stream and riparian corridor assessment, erosion and sediment control and wetland delineation.

Kim’s experience behind the permitter’s desk has given her an in-depth understanding of government environmental programs and their process.  She has cultivated many personal and professional relationships with established agency representatives.  In addition to her 10 years of public service experience, she brings over 20 years of combined experience in horticulture, landscape management, marketing and small business development skills to the firm.

Memberships: Society of Wetland Scientists,  Saratoga County Builders Association, New York State Wetlands Forum, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, The Land Trust of Saratoga, Saratoga Springs Open Space Project.