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Karla Gallina, BS, PWS, CERP
Wetland Scientist & Owner
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Wetland Scientist & Owner
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Manager & Environmental Consultant
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Environmental Technician & Project Manager
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Environmental Technician & Project Manager
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Environmental Project Coordinator
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About Us
Follow along the journey and growth of ATSI

Aqua-Terr Systems, Inc. was founded by Jim Wiggins in 1992 as a partnership with Dr. Elizabeth Binney in Sedro-Woolley and later moved to Bellingham. Jim, a lifelong advocate for ecological science, received his Masters degree from Western Washington University with an emphasis in terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecology and water quality.
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After nearly three decades of leadership under founder Jim Wiggins, senior biologist Karla Gallina took ownership of ATSI in 2016. A Certified Wetland Scientist with deep roots in Pacific Northwest ecology, Karla brought a fresh perspective and modernized approach to environmental consulting.
Under her guidance, ATSI has expanded its team, doubled in size, and strengthened its reputation for scientific integrity and practical, solutions-driven permitting. Today, Karla continues to champion a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that blends field expertise with innovation — ensuring ATSI remains a trusted leader in environmental and biological consulting across the region.
Our Mission
Since 1982, ATSI has championed sustainability as Washington State environmental consultants, ensuring regulatory compliance and community balance.
We view sustainability externally—balancing social, environmental, and economic factors for human-planet harmony—and internally, by empowering our team, maintaining sustainable workspaces, and ensuring financial stability. As trusted arbitrators, we apply professional judgment to align development projects with regulations while fostering strong client, vendor, and regulator partnerships.
Committed to balancing human well-being with responsible resource use, ATSI creates a future where communities thrive, resources are preserved, and economic vitality endures. We win here when our decisions align with all three answers of our Hedgehog Concept questions.

Our Principles
Inspired by the principles from Good to Great, our Hedgehog Concept reflects the core intersection of what we’re passionate about, what we can be best in the world at, and what sustains our work. It’s the foundation for every decision we make and how we measure success over time.
What are we deeply passionate about? Stewardship — caring for natural resources, communities, and clients with integrity and accountability.
What drives our economic engine? Profit per dollar spent on the true cost of the billable hour — ensuring efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth.
What can we be the best in the world at? Obedience to reality as it is revealed — making decisions grounded in science, truth, and regulatory clarity.