Hollaway Highlights

Renewable Energy Permitting + Environmental Consulting in Texas

Key takeaways Hollaway supports solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and transmission projects across Texas with environmental permitting, natural resource studies, and public engagement. Pairing environmental and communications expertise under one roof helps developers manage both regulatory requirements and community relationships. As a CONTINUE READING

Protecting Texas Wildlife: Monty Criswell’s Work with Alligator Snapping Turtles

At Hollaway Environmental + Communications, we are proud of the wide range of expertise our team brings to each project. Meet Monty Criswell, a herpetologist whose extensive experience working with the Alligator Snapping Turtle has proven invaluable. His deep knowledge of wildlife conservation has contributed significantly to Hollaway’s protected CONTINUE READING

How Communication Drives Equity in Environmental Solutions

In the complex world of environmental justice, effective communication is not just important—it is essential. Environmental justice seeks to ensure that all communities, particularly those historically marginalized, have equal access to a healthy environment and are not disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards. At the heart of this mission CONTINUE READING

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: A Case Study in Adaptive Solutions

In the dynamic landscape of environmental regulations, adaptability is key to overcoming challenges. The aftermath of the Sackett v EPA decision in May 2023 exemplified this truth, posing significant hurdles for our clients. The ripple effects were felt deeply, with projects stalling as Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) requests languished CONTINUE READING

Project Management 101: Environmental Projects

Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, Inc., is a non-traditional multi-service firm offering a variety of environmental and communications services. On the environmental side, we manage projects ranging from small, private, residential development to watershed-wide due diligence reporting. While we manage a wide variety of projects, we CONTINUE READING

Project Management 101: Communications Projects

Did you know that the Agile project management methodology originated from software development but has since been applied successfully in various industries beyond IT, including marketing, communications, healthcare, and construction? CONTINUE READING

Engaging the Public During Extreme Weather Events and Natural Disasters

We are no strangers to natural disasters. Whether it is freezing temperatures, major infrastructure failure, or record-breaking extreme weather events, Texan residents excel at resilience. This being said, information is at the heart of our ability to be resilient as individuals and as communities. CONTINUE READING

Hollaway Knows NEPA, Public Involvement and Public Engagement!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Communications and environmental representatives at Hollaway Environmental and Communications, Inc. (Hollaway), understand the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA, as a federal environmental law enacted on January 1, 1970, that promotes the enhancement of the environment. CONTINUE READING

Protecting Nature's Balance: The Vital Role of Protected Species Surveys in Environmental Projects

At Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, protected species surveys are a necessary factor in ensuring that our client’s project(s) will not interfere with the ecological processes of the proposed project area. The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed by Congress in 1973, aims to prevent the extinction of native flora and fauna in the United CONTINUE READING

Team Spotlight Blog: Meeting Hollaway's Marketing and Creative Services Team Lead, Tara Davis

This month, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of Hollaway's exceptional team members, Tara Davis. A native Houstonian with strong ties to the vibrant and historic Third Ward community, Tara has always been captivated by weather patterns and storms. CONTINUE READING