Providing public policy consulting, planning, environmental consulting, and land management services throughout California since 1978.
Municipal & Public Policy Planning
Sage planning staff, led by John Rickenbach, AICP, have specific technical expertise is in long-range planning, including General Plans, Specific Plans, and other programmatic policy documents. John works closely with Dr....
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CEQA, NEPA & Related Environmental Studies
Sage Institute staff are recognized experts in applying the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and managing the complex processes pursuant to those regulations. In...
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Biological Assessments, Surveys & Monitoring
Sage Institute has solution-oriented biologists that work closely with our clients to provide quality and cost effective biological resource consulting services. Our goal is to act as a turnkey operation for our clients. We...
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Resource Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
The regulatory permitting process associated with addressing impacts to protected biological resources can be complex. Construction and other development activities may require permits because of potential impacts to listed...
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Educational Facilities Consulting
Since its founding in 1979, SII has provided full service consulting services to public school districts and private sector clients throughout California. These services have included a diverse range of policy, planning,...
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Geographic Information Systems
Sage’s scientific and planning expertise are firmly rooted in its ability to develop, use and interpret data through its Geographic Information System (GIS) toolbox. Our technical staff not only can interpret the work of...
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We strive to improve our clients’ existing consulting expectations within a cost-effective framework, where goals are clearly communicated, collaboratively established, and ultimately achieved.
Who We Are?
Sage Institute Inc. (SII) has provided public policy consulting, planning, environmental consulting, and land management services throughout California since 1978. From offices in San Luis Obispo and Westlake Village, California, SII provides a multi-disciplinary consulting perspective unique within the industry.
What We Do?
Municipal & Public Policy Planning
CEQA, NEPA, & Related Environmental Studies
Biological Assessments, Surveys & Monitoring
Resource Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
Educational Facilities Consulting
Geographic Information Systems
Did You Know?
Wetland and Riparian Area Protection Policy
As directed by the State Water Board in Resolution No. 2008-0026, the Wetland and Riparian Area Protection Policy is being implemented in three phases which will allow for necessary infrastructure and program development. The current Phase 1 effort is now called the “Wetland Area Protection Policy and Dredge and Fill Regulations.”