Voice Environmental 40 years of trusted environmental consulting
Wetlands science, regulatory permitting and practical environmental solutions
Why Choose Voice Environmental
Steven P Voice, MS, PWS, CSE Senior Ecologist
Steve is the founder and owner of Voice Environmental Group LLC, where he serves as Senior Ecologist and Regulatory Specialist. Over the past 40 years, Steve has built and grown the firm into a trusted environmental consulting practice focused on wetlands science, regulatory permitting, and practical environmental solutions. At Voice Envi
Steve is the founder and owner of Voice Environmental Group LLC, where he serves as Senior Ecologist and Regulatory Specialist. Over the past 40 years, Steve has built and grown the firm into a trusted environmental consulting practice focused on wetlands science, regulatory permitting, and practical environmental solutions. At Voice Environmental, Steve and his team specialize in wetland permitting, shoreline protection, erosion control projects, wetland delineations, mitigation, lake and stream restoration, marina permitting, critical dune projects, endangered species surveys, and expert witness testimony. His work combines deep ecological knowledge with decades of experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks to help projects move forward while protecting sensitive ecosystems. Steve holds a BS and MS in Natural Resources with a specialization in Forest and Wetland Ecology. He is a Professional Wetland Scientist certified by the Society of Wetland Scientists and a Senior Ecologist with the Ecological Society of America. After four decades of building Voice Environmental Group, Steve remains deeply engaged in field work, mentoring younger scientists, and expanding the firm’s capabilities. The company continues to grow and is always interested in connecting with wetlands scientists, ecologists, and environmental consultants who want to work on meaningful projects and develop their careers alongside experienced professionals in the field.
Heidi L Shaffer, BSE Environmental Consultant
Heidi is an experienced environmental professional whose career spans more than three decades in natural resource management, agricultural technology, erosion control, and water quality protection. She joined Voice Environmental Group, LLC (VEG) in a part-time capacity in November 2023 and transitioned to a full-time role in July 2024. Pr
Heidi is an experienced environmental professional whose career spans more than three decades in natural resource management, agricultural technology, erosion control, and water quality protection. She joined Voice Environmental Group, LLC (VEG) in a part-time capacity in November 2023 and transitioned to a full-time role in July 2024. Prior to joining VEG directly, Heidi served for 22 years as the Soil Erosion Control Officer for Antrim County, where she worked closely with VEG on ecological matters, including shoreline erosion and wetland permitting. Heidi holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University and has pursued extensive additional coursework in natural resources and agriculture at several Michigan institutions. Her professional background includes service with Conservation Districts, where she focused on natural resource management and agricultural technology, and with the Natural Resources Conservation Service as an engineering technician and natural resource manager, emphasizing erosion control and water quality protection. In county government, Heidi administered Part 91 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) and was responsible for a regulatory portfolio that required comprehensive familiarity with Parts 13, 31, 301, 303, 325, and 353 of NREPA, as well as local zoning and construction standards. Throughout her career, she has collaborated regularly with EGLE regulators, zoning administrators, environmental consultants, property owners, and contractors, developing a broad technical expertise and a pragmatic, respectful approach to balancing environmental protection with property rights. Although her work has taken her across Michigan and the United States, Northern Michigan remains her home.