The Saltwater
Advantage
Welcome to Saltwater Consulting RVA, where we provide fractional capacity support to land trusts and conservation organizations in Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay region. With over two decades of experience in environmental conservation and project management, we offer tailored solutions to help you achieve your conservation goals.
Why Choose Saltwater Consulting RVA?
Deep Expertise: Our extensive experience in the Chesapeake Bay region means we understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this ecosystem.
Proven Track Record: We've led projects that have protected over 40,000 acres of significant conservation lands and facilitated the world's largest oyster reef restoration project.
Collaborative Spirit: We excel at building relationships and fostering partnerships to achieve common goals.
Flexible Support: Our fractional capacity model allows us to provide targeted support where and when you need it most.
Andy Lacatell, Owner
22+ years with The Nature Conservancy, most recently as Virginia Chesapeake Bay Director
7 years as administrative faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, Center for Environmental Studies
Master of Public Health and Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental Studies and Urban Planning
Kristen Hume, Research & Administrative Support Specialist
Over her 20+ years working with diverse organizations, Kristen has naturally excelled in roles offering support in office administration, contract management, accounts receivables and payables, vendor management, event planning, project management, and internal policy and process development. She thrives behind the scenes, where she flourishes in creating organization and processes around internal operational tasks and projects.
When she's not working, Kristen loves hanging out with her husband and two sons, whether they’re at home, hitting the beach, or bouncing around at local music festivals.
We believe in:
Building strong partnerships across programs, organizations, and communities
Finding creative solutions to complex environmental challenges
Focusing on efficiency and measurable results
Caring for all people and the environment we share
We're always excited to form new partnerships and take on new challenges.
If you're interested in working with Saltwater Consulting RVA, please contact us to discuss how we can support your conservation efforts.