Schott & Associates was founded by Dr. Martin Schott in 1993. Dr. Schott is a wetland specialist/plant ecologist/botanist/range scientist with 30 plus years of project experience including wetland delineation, mitigation, and permitting (including vernal pools); construction monitoring and mitigation site monitoring; threatened and endangered species surveys; botanical surveys; range and wildlife management planning; and expert testimony. He is familiar with state and federal regulatory frameworks including Oregon Removal-Fill regulation, CWA, NEPA, CEQA, SEPA, and has completed wetland permitting, environmental check-lists, environmental assessments, biological assessments and environmental impact statements. He is has worked on a wide range of projects including electrical facilities, wind farms, general aviation airports, sewer lines, mining operations, highways, light rail, destination resorts, housing developments, shopping centers, water storage reservoirs, hydroelectric dams, throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and much of the southwest.

Martin occasionally works for Schott & Associates in a field support capacity. Martin is enjoying his retirement by spending his time hunting, fishing and maintaining his small farm.