Public interest in visual quality and aesthetic compatibility is increasingly important in development planning and decision-making. As landscape architects, consideration of the aesthetic quality of the visible landscape is founded in our core environmental values. Saratoga Associates is a national leader in the specialized discipline of visual impact assessment and scenic resource management. Services provided to developers and review agencies focus on compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Program Policy, and local planning and zoning.