Sasha Visconty

Sasha Visconty has 27 years of experience in regulatory compliance in Washington State, focusing primarily on marine infrastructure and transportation development projects. She also is a skilled team builder with proven ability to manage blended teams composed of agency and consultant staff. Sasha has extensive familiarity with environmental regulations including: Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation; federal, state, and local permitting and environmental compliance; and documentation for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Sasha has expertise in tribal treaty rights, construction protocols around treaty fishing, Section 106, and tribal programs. Sasha specializes in developing environmental strategies that integrate the environmental and tribal consultation processes into planning, design, and construction. She has extensive and positive working relationships with agencies such as the Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries, Sound Transit, and the City of Seattle.

Sasha has been a vital member of our Megaprograms Environmental Team, and has been integral in the successful delivery of multiple project milestones. She demonstrates a vast technical expertise and exemplary negotiating acumen on environmental issues such as Endangered Species Act, permitting, and fish passage. Sasha also is uniquely skilled in tribal treaty rights and fisheries issues. I especially appreciate that Sasha understands how to balance key issues and relationships to fulfill both her client’s project and long-term goals. —Margaret Kucharski, WSDOT Megaprograms Environmental Manager