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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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[TETRA

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January 9, 2009

DEAR TETRA TECH INC. LOGO] ------------------------ STOCKHOLDERS:

        You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Tetra Tech, Inc., which will be held at The Westin Pasadena, 191 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

        Details of the business to be conducted at the meeting are given in the attached Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the attached Proxy Statement.

        In accordance with new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, we are using the Internet as our primary means of furnishing proxy materials to our stockholders. Consequently, most stockholders will not receive paper copies of our proxy materials. We will instead send these stockholders a notice with instructions for accessing the proxy materials and voting via the Internet. The notice also provides information on how stockholders may obtain paper copies of our proxy materials if they so choose. We believe this process will make the proxy distribution process more efficient and less costly and that it will help in conserving natural resources.

        Your vote is extremely important. We appreciate your taking the time to vote promptly. After reading the Proxy Statement, please vote, at your earliest convenience by Internet or telephone, or request a proxy card to complete, sign and return by mail. If you decide to attend the Annual Meeting and would prefer to vote by ballot, your proxy will be revoked automatically and only your vote at the Annual Meeting will be counted. YOUR SHARES CANNOT BE VOTED UNLESS YOU VOTE (1) BY INTERNET, (2) BY TELEPHONE, (3) REQUEST A PAPER PROXY CARD, TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN BY MAIL, OR (4) ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTE IN PERSON.

        Thank you for your continued support of Tetra Tech. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

SIGNATURE
Dan L. Batrack
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

In order to ensure your representation at the meeting, please vote by Internet or telephone, or request a proxy card to complete, sign and return by mail. Please refer to the section entitled "Voting via the Internet, by Telephone or by Mail" on page 2 of the Proxy Statement for a description of these voting methods.


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3475 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91107


NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

To Be Held February 26, 2009


TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 22, 2001 ------------------------ To the Stockholders of TETRA TECH, INC.: TheOUR STOCKHOLDERS:

        We will hold our 2009 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders (the "Meeting") of Tetra Tech, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the "Company"), will be held on Thursday, February 22, 200126, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time at The Doubletree Hotel located at 199 N.Westin Pasadena, 191 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, for the following purposes as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement: 1. purposes:

        These items of business on December 15, 2000 asare more fully described in the Proxy Statement. The record date for determining those stockholders who will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the determinationannual meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof is December 29, 2008. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof, and only record holders of the Company's common stockannual meeting will be available for inspection at our principal executive offices at the close of business on that day will be entitledaddress listed above.

        Whether or not you plan to vote. A copy ofattend the Company's 2000 Annual Report is enclosed with this Notice but is notannual meeting, please vote as soon as possible. As an alternative to be considered part of the proxy soliciting material. Each stockholder is cordially invited to be present and to votevoting in person at the Meeting. TO ASSURE REPRESENTATION AT THE MEETING, HOWEVER, STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE POSTAGE PREPAID ENVELOPE ENCLOSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Any stockholder attending the Meetingannual meeting, you may vote via the Internet, by telephone or, if you receive a paper proxy card in the mail, by mailing a completed proxy card. For detailed information regarding voting instructions, please refer to the section entitled "Voting via the Internet, by Telephone or by Mail", on page 2 of the Proxy Statement. You may revoke a previously delivered proxy at any time prior to the annual meeting. If you decide to attend the annual meeting and wish to change your proxy vote, you may do so automatically by voting in person evenat the annual meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS



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Janis B. Salin
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Pasadena, California
January 9, 2009


INTERNET AVILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS

        This year, in accordance with new SEC rules, we are using the Internet as our primary means of furnishing proxy materials to stockholders. Consequently, most stockholders will not receive paper copies of our proxy materials. We will instead send these stockholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials with instructions for accessing the proxy materials, including our proxy statement and annual report, and voting via the Internet. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials also provides information on how stockholders may obtain paper copies of our proxy materials if he or she previously returned a proxy. By Order ofthey so choose. We believe this new rule will make the Board of Directors [LOGO] Richard A. Lemmon EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY proxy distribution process more efficient and less costly and that it will help in conserving natural resources.



TABLE OF CONTENTS


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GENERAL INFORMATION

1

PROPOSAL NO. 1—ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

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General

4

Business Experience of Nominees

4

Chairman Emeritus

5

Corporate Governance

6

Independent Directors

6

Board Meetings and Committees

7

Director Compensation

9

Stockholder Communications with the Board of Directors

12

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

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PROPOSAL NO. 2—APPROVAL OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

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General

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Reasons For and Possible Effects of the Restated Certificate

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Recommendation of the Board of Directors

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PROPOSAL NO. 3—APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

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General

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Share Reserve

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Administration

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Eligibility and Types of Awards under the EIP

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Options

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Restricted Stock

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RSUs

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SARs

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Performance Goals

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Change of Control

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Amendment and Termination

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New Plan Benefits

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Federal Income Tax Consequences

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

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Recommendation of the Board of Directors

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PROPOSAL NO. 4—APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

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Purpose of the Request for Approval

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Purpose of the ECP

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Participants

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Administration

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Maximum Bonus and Payout Criteria

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Payment of Awards

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Term and Amendment of ECP

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New Plan Benefits

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Recommendation of the Board of Directors

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PROPOSAL NO. 5—RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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General

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Principal Accountant Fees and Services

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Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Recommendation of the Board of Directors

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OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

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Compensation Discussion and Analysis

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Compensation Committee Report

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

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Summary of Compensation

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Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

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Confidentiality

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Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons

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Certain Transactions with Related Persons

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

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Requirements for Stockholder Proposals to be Considered for Inclusion in Our Proxy Materials

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Requirements for Stockholder Proposals to be Brought Before the Annual Meeting

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STOCKHOLDERS SHARING THE SAME ADDRESS

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FORM 10-K

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OTHER MATTERS

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Annex A—Restated Certificate of Incorporation

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Annex B—2005 Equity Incentive Plan

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Annex C—Executive Compensation Plan

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3475 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, California January 15, 2001 [TETRA TECH, INC. LOGO] ------------------------ 670 NORTH ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91107 ------------------------


PROXY STATEMENT ------------------ GENERAL INFORMATION This Proxy Statement is being sent on or about January 15, 2001


        We are sending you this proxy statement in connection with the solicitation of proxies by theour Board of Directors of Tetra Tech, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").Directors. The proxies are for use at the 2001our 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, of the Company (the "Meeting"), which we will be heldhold at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, February 22, 2001,26, 2009 at The Doubletree Hotel located at 199 N.Westin Pasadena, 191 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, and91101. The proxies will remain valid for use at any meetings held upon adjournment thereof.of that meeting.

        The record dateNotice of Annual Meeting, this Proxy Statement and our Annual Report for the Meeting is the close of business on December 15, 2000 (the "Record Date"), andfiscal year ended September 28, 2008 have been made available to all holders of record of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), on the Record Date arestockholders entitled to notice of the Meeting and to vote at the MeetingAnnual Meeting. The Annual Report is not incorporated into this Proxy Statement and any meetings heldis not considered proxy soliciting material. The Annual Report is posted at the following website addresses:www.tetratech.com andwww.proxyvote.com.


PURPOSE OF MEETING

        The specific proposals to be considered and acted upon adjournment thereof. A proxy form is enclosed. Whether or not you plan to attendat the Meeting in person, please date, sign and return the enclosed proxy as promptly as possible,annual meeting are summarized in the postage prepaid envelope provided, to insure that your sharesaccompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Each proposal is described in more detail in this Proxy Statement.


VOTING RIGHTS AND SOLICITATION

Voting

        Only stockholders of record of our common stock on December 29, 2008, the record date, will be votedentitled to vote at the Meeting. Anyannual meeting. Each stockholder who returns a proxy in such form has the power to revoke it at any time prior to its effective use by filing an instrument revoking it or a duly executed proxy bearing a later date with the Secretary of the Company or by attending the Meeting and voting in person. Unless contrary instructions are given, any such proxy, if not revoked,record will be voted at the Meeting: (a) for the Board of Directors' slate of nominees; (b) for the proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 50,000,000 to 85,000,000; (c) for the proposal to approve and adopt the Company's 2001 Stock Plan; and (d) as recommended by the Board of Directors with regard to all other matters, in its discretion. The voting securities of the Company are the outstanding shares of Common Stock. At the Record Date, the Company had 39,935,789 shares of Common Stock outstanding. For each share of Common Stock held on the Record Date, a stockholder is entitled to one vote on all matters toeach matter for each share of common stock held on the record date. On the record date, there were                 shares of common stock outstanding. A majority of outstanding shares of common stock must be consideredpresent or represented by proxy at the Meeting. The Company's Certificateannual meeting in order to have a quorum. Abstentions and broker non-votes will be treated as shares present for the purpose of Incorporation, as amended,determining the presence of a quorum for the transaction of business at the annual meeting. A broker non-vote occurs when a bank, broker or other stockholder of record holding shares for a beneficial owner submits a proxy for the annual meeting but does not provide for cumulative voting.vote on a particular proposal because that holder does not have discretionary voting power with respect to that proposal and has not received instructions from the beneficial owner. In the election of directors, the five candidatesseven nominees who receive the highest number of affirmative votes will be elected. Stockholders may not cumulate votes in the election of directors. Votes against a candidate and votes withheld from voting for a candidate will have no legal effect. In matters other thaneffect on the electionelection. The proposal to approve the Restated Certificate of directors, abstentions are counted as votes against in tabulationsIncorporation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on proposals presented to stockholders. Brokers holdingoutstanding shares of record for their customers generallycommon stock as of the Record Date entitled to vote on this matter at the annual meeting. The other



proposals require the approval of the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the annual meeting. Uninstructed shares are not entitled to vote on somethese matters unless their customers give them specific voting instructions.and, therefore, broker non-votes do not affect the outcome. Abstentions have the effect of negative votes. If the persons present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting constitute the holders of less than a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock as of the record date, the annual meeting may be adjourned to a subsequent date for the purpose of obtaining a quorum. The inspector of elections appointed for the annual meeting will separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker does notnon-votes.

Recommendations of the Board of Directors

        Our Board of Directors recommends that you voteFOR each of the nominees of the Board of Directors (Proposal No. 1),FOR approval of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Proposal No. 2),FOR approval of the amendment of our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (Proposal No. 3),FOR approval of our Executive Compensation Plan (Proposal No. 4), andFOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2009 (Proposal No. 5).

Voting via the Internet, by Telephone or by Mail

        As an alternative to voting in person at the annual meeting, stockholders whose shares are registered in their own names may vote via the Internet, by telephone or, for those stockholders who receive specifica paper proxy card in the mail, by mailing a completed proxy card. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials provides instructions on how to access your proxy card, which contains instructions on how to vote via the broker will note thisInternet or by telephone. For those stockholders who receive a paper proxy card, instructions for voting via the Internet or by telephone are set forth on the proxy formcard. Those stockholders who receive a paper proxy card and voting instructions by mail, and who elect to vote by mail, should sign and return the mailed proxy card in the prepaid and addressed envelope that was enclosed with the proxy materials, and your shares will be voted at the annual meeting in the manner you direct. In the event that you return a signed proxy card on which no directions are specified, your shares will be votedFOR each of the nominees of the Board of Directors (Proposal No. 1),FOR approval of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Proposal No. 2),FOR approval of the amendment of our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (Proposal No. 3),FOR approval of our Executive Compensation Plan (Proposal No. 4), andFOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2009 (Proposal No. 5), and in the discretion of the proxy holders as to any other matters that may properly come before the annual meeting or otherwise adviseany postponement or adjournment of the Companyannual meeting.

        If your shares are registered in the name of a bank or brokerage firm (your record holder), you will receive instructions from your record holder that it lacksmust be followed so that your record holder may vote your shares per your instructions. Many banks and brokerage firms have a process for their beneficial holders to provide instructions via the Internet or over the telephone.

        You may revoke or change a previously delivered proxy at any time before the annual meeting by delivering another proxy with a later date or by delivering written notice of revocation of your proxy to our Secretary at our principal executive offices before the beginning of the annual meeting. You may also revoke your proxy by attending the annual meeting and voting authority. The votesin person, although attendance at the annual meeting will not, in and of itself, revoke a valid proxy that was previously delivered. If you hold shares through a bank or brokerage firm, you must contact that bank or brokerage firm to revoke any prior voting instructions. You may also vote in person at the brokers would have castannual meeting if their customers had given them specific instructions are commonly called "broker non-votes." Theyou obtain a legal proxy as described in the preceding paragraph.


Proxy Solicitation Costs

        We will bear the entire cost of preparing, assembling,this solicitation of proxies, including the preparation, assembly, printing and mailing the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, this Proxy Statement, and the accompanying form of proxy and any additional solicitation material that we may provide to stockholders. Copies of solicitation material will be provided to brokerage firms, fiduciaries and custodians holding shares in their names that are beneficially owned by others so that they may forward the solicitation material to such beneficial owners. In addition, we have retained The Proxy Advisory Group, LLC to assist in obtaining proxies from brokers and nominees of stockholders for the meeting. The estimated cost of soliciting proxies relating to the Meeting, will be borne by the Company. The Company may request banks and brokers to solicit their customers who beneficially own Common Stock listed of record in names of nominees, and will reimburse such banks and brokers for theirservices is $17,000 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of such solicitations. Theexpenses. Further, the original solicitation of proxies by mail may be supplemented by solicitation by telephone, telegram and personal solicitationother means by our directors, officers directors and regular employees of the Company, but noemployees. No additional compensation will be paid to these individuals for any such individuals. 1 services.



PROPOSAL NO. 1

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

General

        The Companynames of persons who are nominees for director and their positions with us are set forth in the table below. The proxy holders intend to vote all proxies received by them for the nominees listed below unless otherwise instructed. The authorized number of directors is presently has five directors, all of whom are elected annually. At the Meeting, the term of office of all directors currently holding office will expire and five directors will be elected to serve for a term of office consistingseven. Each of the ensuing year and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Accordingly,current directors has been nominated for election by the Board of Directors intends to nominateupon recommendation of the five incumbent directors named below for election as directors. Each nominee has consented to being named in this Proxy Statement as a nominee for election as directorNominating and Corporate Governance Committee and has agreeddecided to stand for re-election.

        Proxies may not be voted for more than seven directors, and stockholders may not cumulate votes in the election of directors. In the event any nominee is unable or declines to serve as a director if elected. The persons named as proxies in the accompanying form of proxy have advised the Company that they intend at the Meeting to votetime of the shares covered bymeeting, the proxies will be voted for the election of the nominees named below. If any one or more of such nominees are unable to serve or for good cause will not serve, the persons named as proxies in the accompanying form of proxynominee who may vote for the election of such substitute nominees asbe designated by the Board of Directors may propose.to fill the vacancy, if any. As of the date of this proxy statement, the Board of Directors is not aware that any nominee is unable or will decline to serve as a director. The accompanying form of proxy contains a discretionary grant of authority with respect to this matter. The persons named as proxies inseven nominees receiving the accompanying form of proxy may not vote for a greaterhighest number of persons thanaffirmative votes of the numbershares entitled to vote at the meeting will be elected to the Board of nominees named herein.Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected.

        No arrangement or understanding exists between any nominee and any other person or persons pursuant to which any nominee was or is to be selected as a director or nominee. None of theThe nominees do not have any family relationship among themselves or with any of our executive officerofficers.

        The following table presents information concerning the nominees.

Name
AgePosition
Dan L. Batrack50Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President, Director
Hugh M. Grant72Director
Patrick C. Haden55Director
J. Christopher Lewis52Presiding Director
Albert E. Smith59Director
J. Kenneth Thompson57Director
Richard H. Truly71Director

Business Experience of Nominees

        Mr. Batrack joined our predecessor in 1980 and was named Chairman in January 2008. He has served as our Chief Executive Officer and as a director since November 2005, and as our President since October 2008. Mr. Batrack has acted in numerous capacities for us over the last 28 years, including project scientist, project manager, operations manager, senior vice president and president of an operating unit. He has managed complex programs for many small and Fortune 500 customers, both in the United States and internationally. Mr. Batrack holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.

        Mr. Grant joined our Board in January 2003. He spent approximately 38 years with Ernst & Young LLP (Arthur Young & Company before its 1989 merger with Ernst & Whinney) where, among other things, he was Vice-Chairman and Regional Managing Partner—Western United States. Mr. Grant retired from Ernst & Young in 1996. Mr. Grant also serves as a director and Chairman of the Company. NOMINEESAudit Committee of Inglewood Park Cemetery, a non-profit entity.

        Mr. Haden has been a member of our Board since December 1992. Mr. Haden is a general partner of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, a Los Angeles-based partnership that invests in high-growth middle market companies, since 1987. In addition, he serves as a director of TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., a



diversified, closed-end management investment company, and The nomineesTCW Funds, a registered investment company. Mr. Haden also serves as a director of several privately-held companies.

        Mr. Lewis has been a member of our Board since February 1988. He currently serves as the Presiding Director of our Board and, as such, chairs the executive sessions of the Board meetings. Mr. Lewis has been a general partner of Directors are listed below, togetherRiordan, Lewis & Haden since 1982. Mr. Lewis also serves as a director of SM&A, a provider of management consulting, proposal management and program support services, and several privately-held companies.

        Mr. Smith has been a member of our Board since May 2005. He served as Chairman from March 2006 to January 2008, after having served as Vice Chairman since September 2005. Mr. Smith is a former member of the Secretary of Defense's Defense Science Board, serving from 2002 to 2005. He was an Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin and President of its Integrated Systems & Solutions business until 2004. From 1999 to 2003, Mr. Smith was Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin's Space Systems Company. Prior to that, Mr. Smith was President of Government Systems at Harris Corporation. He has also worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, where he received the Intelligence Medal of Merit. Mr. Smith also serves as a director of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a diversified global provider of highly engineered products and services, and as a director of CDI Corporation, a professional services company.

        Mr. Thompson joined our Board in April 2007. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Star Energy, LLC, a private energy investment firm. He has held this position since 2000. Mr. Thompson also serves as Managing Director for the Alaska Venture Capital Group, LLC, a private oil and gas exploration firm. He was formerly the ARCO (BP) Executive Vice President for the Asia-Pacific Region from 1998 to 2000. In this role, Mr. Thompson led ARCO's Asia-Pacific operating companies. In previous positions, Mr. Thompson was head of ARCO's oil and gas research and technology center and was responsible for global technology strategy and energy technology transfer to more than 20 countries. Mr. Thompson served in various technical and management roles at ARCO from 1974 to 2000. He also currently serves as a director of Alaska Air Group, Inc., a holding company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Industries, and Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, a leading primary silver producer that has a strong presence in gold.

        Admiral Truly joined our Board in April 2003. He is the former Executive Vice President of Midwest Research Institute (MRI). Prior to joining MRI in 1997, Admiral Truly was Vice President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, from 1992 to 1997. From 1989 to 1992, he served as eighth Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under President George H.W. Bush, and prior to that, had a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy and NASA, retiring from the Navy as Vice Admiral. Admiral Truly was an astronaut with their ages, certain biographical informationNASA and all positionspiloted theColumbia, commanded theChallenger and, offices within 1986, led the Company held by them.
NAME AGE POSITION - ---- -------- ------------------------------------------------ Li-San Hwang................................. 65 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel A. Whalen............................. 53 Director J. Christopher Lewis......................... 44 Director Patrick C. Haden............................. 47 Director James J. Shelton............................. 84 Director
investigation of the
Challenger accident. Admiral Truly was awarded the Presidential Citizen's Medal, has served on the Defense Policy Board and Army Science Board, and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Admiral Truly also serves as a director of Xcel Energy, Inc., an electric power and natural gas utility.

Chairman Emeritus

        Dr. Li-San Hwang has served as our Chairman Emeritus since March 2006. As Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Hwang is invited to attend Board and Board committee meetings, but he does not have voting rights. Chairman Emeritus is an unpaid position; however, we reimburse Dr. Hwang for his attendance-related expenses.

        Dr. Hwang, age 73, joined the Company'sour predecessor in 1967 and has held his present positions since theled our acquisition by the Company of the Water Management Group of Tetra Tech, Inc., a subsidiary of Honeywell Inc., in March 1988 (the "Acquisition").1988. He served as our Chief Executive Officer from our formation until November 2005. Dr. Hwang was named Director of Engineering at the Company in 1972 and a Vice President in 1974. Prior to the Acquisition, Dr. Hwang was Senior Vice President of Operations. He has served as an advisor to numerous government and professional society committees and has published extensively in the field of



hydrodynamics. Dr. HwangHe is a graduate of the National Taiwan University, Michigan State University and the California Institute of Technology, holding B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, respectively, in Civil Engineering, specializing in water resources. Mr. Whalen

Corporate Governance

        We maintain a corporate governance page on our website,www.tetratech.com, which includes key information about our corporate governance initiatives, including our Corporate Governance Principles, Code of Business Conduct, Finance Code of Professional Conduct, and charters for the committees of our Board. Our policies and practices reflect corporate governance initiatives that are compliant with the listing requirements of NASDAQ and the corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including:

      The Board has beenadopted clear corporate governance policies;

      A majority of our Board members are independent of us and our management;

      All members of the key Board committees—the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee—are independent;

      The independent members of our Board meet regularly in executive session without the presence of management;

      We have a clear code of business conduct that applies to our directors, officers and employees;

      The charters of our Board committees clearly establish their respective roles and responsibilities;

      We have a hotline available to all employees, and our Audit Committee has procedures in place for the anonymous submission of employee complaints on accounting, internal controls or auditing matters;

      Our Finance Code of Professional Conduct is a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer and all members of our finance department, including our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer; and

      Our internal audit control function maintains critical oversight over the key areas of our business and financial processes and controls, and reports directly to our Audit Committee.

Independent Directors

        Upon recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, our Board of Directors has determined that each member of the Board of Directors ofother than Messrs. Batrack and Smith is independent under the Company since July 1997. Mr. Whalen is currently serving as an advisor to the President of the Company. He is a former President of Whalen & Company, Inc. (WAC)criteria established by NASDAQ for director independence. The NASDAQ criteria include various objective standards and a former executive officer of the Company. Mr. Whalen joined the Company and the Board upon the merger of the Company and WAC in June 1997. Prior to founding WAC in 1987, Mr. Whalen co-founded and served as an executive officer of First Cellular Group, Inc., The Microwave Group, Inc., Network Building & Consulting, Inc. and Cellular Development Company. 2 Earlier, he was Vice President-Operations of American Tele-Services, Inc. and Director of Operations of NYNEX Mobile Services. Mr. Lewis has been asubjective test. A member of the Board of Directors ofis not considered independent under the Company since February 1988. Since 1982,objective standards if, for example, he is employed by us. Mr. Lewis has beenBatrack is not independent because he is an employee, and Mr. Smith is not independent because he was employed by us until January 2008. The subjective test requires that each independent director not have a general partner of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, a Los Angeles-based partnershiprelationship which, invests equity in high-growth middle market companies. Mr. Lewis also serves as a director of Emergent Information Technologies, Inc., a provider of proposal management, systems engineering and information technology services; California Beach Restaurants, Inc., an owner and operator of restaurants; and several privately-held companies. Mr. Haden has been a memberthe opinion of the Board of Directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.

        All members of each of our Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees are independent directors. Our Strategic Planning Committee consists of Mr. Smith and two independent directors. In addition, upon recommendation of the Company since December 1992.Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board has determined that the members of the Audit Committee meet the additional independence criteria required for audit committee membership under applicable NASDAQ listing



standards. As the Presiding Director, Mr. Haden is a general partnerLewis presides over regular meetings of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, which he joined in 1987. Mr. Haden also serves as a directorthe independent directors during executive sessions of IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for IndyMac Bank. IndyMac Bank is a technology-based mortgage banker. In addition, Mr. Haden also serves as a director of several privately-held companies. Mr. Shelton has been a member of theBoard.

Board Meetings and Committees

        During our fiscal year ended September 28, 2008, our Board of Directors held four meetings. During this period, all of the Company since March 1995. Mr. Shelton is a self-employed investor and venture capitalist. He is the former (retired) Presidentincumbent directors attended or participated in more than 75% of the Baker Drilling Equipment Co., and formerly served as the Director of Corporate Relations and a director of Baker Hughes Incorporated (formerly Baker International Corp.). INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES The Company's Board of Directors met four times during the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. Each of the Company's directors attended 75% or moreaggregate of the total number of meetings of the Board and the total number of Directorsmeetings held by all committees of the Board on which each such director served, during the period for which each such director served. Our directors are strongly encouraged to attend the annual meeting of stockholders, and meetingsall of our directors attended last year's annual meeting.

        We have four standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Each of these committees has a written charter approved by the Board of Directors. A copy of each charter can be found under the Investor Relations section of our website atwww.tetratech.com. The members of the committees, as of the date of this Proxy Statement, are identified in the following table.

Director
Audit CommitteeCompensation
Committee
Nominating and
Corporate
Governance
Committee
Strategic
Planning
Committee

Hugh M. Grant

ChairmanXX

Patrick C. Haden

XXChairman

J. Christopher Lewis

XChairmanX

Albert E. Smith

Chairman

J. Kenneth Thompson

XXX

Richard H. Truly

XXX

Audit Committee

        The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the financial information that will be provided to stockholders and others, reviewing the system of internal controls which management has established; appointing, retaining and overseeing the performance of our independent registered public accounting firm; overseeing our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of our financial statements; and pre-approving audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. This committee held nine meetings during the last fiscal year. Our Board has determined that Mr. Grant is an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K. Each member of this committee is an independent director and meets each of the other requirements for audit committee members under applicable NASDAQ listing standards.

Compensation Committee

        The Compensation Committee's basic responsibility is to review the performance and development of our management in achieving corporate goals and objectives and to assure that our senior executives are compensated effectively in a manner consistent with our strategy, competitive practice and the requirements of the appropriate regulatory bodies. Toward that end, this committee oversees our compensation and equity plans. This committee held six meetings during the last fiscal year. Each member of this committee is an independent director under the applicable NASDAQ listing standards, an "outside director" as defined in Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and a "non-employee director" as defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

        The Compensation Committee has the exclusive authority and responsibility to determine all aspects of executive compensation packages for executive officers. The Compensation Committee retains and does



not delegate any of its exclusive power to determine all matters of executive compensation and benefits, although the Chief Executive Officer, together with the Human Resources staff, present compensation and benefit proposals to the Compensation Committee. For additional information concerning the Compensation Committee's processes and procedures for consideration and determination of executive officer compensation, see the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

        The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and making periodic recommendations concerning our corporate governance policies, and for recommending to the full Board candidates for election to the Board of Directors. The Committee is also responsible for making recommendations to the full Board regarding the compensation of non-employee directors by means of an annual review of the market practices for non-employee directors for companies in our peer group. This committee held four meetings during the last fiscal year. Each member of this committee is an independent director under applicable NASDAQ listing standards.

        Nominees for the Board of Directors should be committed to enhancing long-term stockholder value and must possess a high level of personal and professional ethics, sound business judgment and integrity. The Board of Directors' policy is to encourage selection of directors who will contribute to our overall corporate goals. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may from time to time review the appropriate skills and characteristics required of board members, including such factors as business experience, prior government service and personal skills in finance, marketing, financial reporting, government contracts and other areas that are expected to contribute to an effective Board of Directors. In evaluating potential candidates for the Board of Directors, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers these factors in the light of the specific needs of the Board of Directors on which he served (duringat that time.

        In recommending candidates for election to the period within which he wasBoard of Directors, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee considers nominees recommended by directors, officers and others, using the same criteria to evaluate all candidates. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews each candidate's qualifications, including whether a director or member of such committee) during the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. The Company has an Audit Committee which, during the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000, was comprised of Messrs. Lewis and Haden. The functioncandidate possesses any of the Auditspecific qualities and skills desirable in certain members of the Board of Directors. Evaluations of candidates generally involve a review of background materials, internal discussions and interviews with selected candidates as appropriate. Upon selection of a qualified candidate, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is to consult and meet withwould recommend the Company's auditors and its Chief Financial Officer and other finance and accounting personnel, review potential conflict of interest situations, where appropriate, and report and make recommendations tocandidate for consideration by the full Board of DirectorsDirectors. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may engage consultants or third-party search firms to assist in identifying and evaluating potential nominees. To recommend a prospective nominee for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's consideration, stockholders should submit the candidate's name and qualifications to our Secretary in writing at the following address: Tetra Tech, Inc., Attn: Secretary, 3475 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107.

        When submitting candidates for nomination to be elected at our annual meeting of stockholders, stockholders must also follow the notice procedures and provide the information required by our bylaws. In particular, for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to consider a candidate recommended by a stockholder for nomination at the 2010 annual meeting, the recommendation must be delivered or mailed to and received by the Secretary at our principal executive offices on or between October 12, 2009 and November 11, 2009 (or, if the 2010 annual meeting is not held within 30 days of the anniversary of the date of the 2009 annual meeting, no later than the tenth day following the date of our public announcement of the date of the 2010 annual meeting). The recommendation must include the same information as is specified in our bylaws for stockholder nominees to be considered at an annual meeting, including the following:

      The name and address of the stockholder who intends to make the nomination and of the person to be nominated;

      A representation that the stockholder is a record holder of our common stock on the date of such notice and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the person specified in the notice;

      A description of all arrangements or understandings between the stockholder and the nominee or any other person (naming such person) pursuant to which the nomination is to be made by the stockholder;

      Information regarding such matters. the nominee that would be required to be included in our proxy statement by the rules of the SEC, including the nominee's age, business experience for the past five years and any other directorships held by the nominee; and

      The Auditconsent of the nominee to serve as a director if so elected.

Strategic Planning Committee met twice

        The Strategic Planning Committee is responsible for reviewing management's long-term strategy and making a recommendation to the Board regarding that strategy; reviewing and recommending to the Board certain strategic decisions regarding our exit from existing lines of business and entry into new lines of business; reviewing acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or dispositions of businesses and assets, and the financing of these transactions; reviewing the allocation of corporate resources recommended by management, including their relationship with our long-term business objectives and strategic plans; and assessing the impact of technology on our business strategy and resource allocation. This committee held one two-day meeting during the last fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. The Company has ayear. Each member of this committee other than Mr. Smith is an independent director under applicable NASDAQ listing standards.

Director Compensation Committee which, during the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000, consisted of Messrs. Lewis and Haden. The Compensation Committee reviews

        This section provides information regarding the compensation policies for non-employee directors and amounts paid and securities awarded to these directors in fiscal 2008.

        During fiscal 2008, cash fees earned by non-employee directors were as follows:

      Annual retainer of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and reviews the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer relating to compensation of certain of the Company's other executive officers. The Compensation Committee also establishes policies relating to the compensation of Company executive officers and other key employees and administers the Company's stock option plans. The Compensation Committee held one meeting during fiscal year 2000. Neither Mr. Haden nor Mr. Lewis was at any time during the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000 or at any other time an officer or employee of the Company. The Company does not have a standing nominating committee or any committee performing the functions thereof. No executive officer of the Company serves as a member of the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee of any other entity which has one or more executive officers$35,000 for serving as a member of the Company's Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. 3 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Each non-employee director of the Company received $10,000 cash compensation for service on the Board of Directors for the year of Board service beginning upon election at the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders;

      Additional annual retainer fee of $15,000 for Mr. Lewis for serving as the Presiding Director and $2,500for Mr. Grant for serving as the Chairman of the Audit Committee;

      Additional annual retainer fee of $5,000 for Messrs. Lewis, Haden and Smith for serving as Chairmen of the Compensation Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee, respectively;

      Additional fee of $2,000 per in-person or telephonic Board meeting attended;

      Additional fee of $2,000 per in-person or telephonic Audit Committee meeting attended; and

      Additional fee of $1,500 per in-person or telephonic Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee or Strategic Planning Committee meeting attended.

        We also reimbursed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by directors in connection with attending meetings and performing other Board-related services.


        The following chart shows the cash compensationamounts earned by each non-employee director for service on each committee thereof during thehis services in fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. This compensation was in lieu of options as set forth below.2008:

Non-Employee Director
 Board
Member Fees
 Board
Meeting Fees
 Committee
Chair and
Presiding
Director Fees
 Committee
Meeting Fees
 Total
Amount Paid
 

Hugh M. Grant

 $35,000 $8,000 $15,000 $31,000 $89,000 

Patrick C. Haden

 $35,000 $8,000 $5,000 $31,000 $79,000 

J. Christopher Lewis

 $35,000 $6,000 $20,000 $24,000 $85,000 

Albert E. Smith

 $35,000 $4,000 $5,000 $1,500 $45,500 

J. Kenneth Thompson

 $35,000 $8,000 $0 $16,500 $59,500 

Richard H. Truly

 $35,000 $8,000 $0 $16,500 $59,500 

        Under the Company's 1992our 2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan, for Nonemployee Directors (the "Nonemployee Directors Plan"),each of our non-employee directors receives an "annual grant" option to purchase 4,7688,000 shares of Common Stock is granted toour common stock. On February 29, 2008, each nonemployee director of Messrs. Grant, Haden, Lewis, Smith, Thompson and Truly received such an option at an exercise price of $18.87 per share, the Company automatically each year, immediately followingfair market value (closing price) of a share of our common stock on the annual meetingdate of stockholders of the Company. Suchgrant. Each option vests and becomes exercisable in full on the datefirst anniversary of the next annual meeting of stockholders, provided thatgrant date if the optionee is reelected asdirector has not ceased to be a director ofprior to such date. Shares underlying the Company. The exercise price of stock options granted under the Nonemployee Directors2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan have a term of ten years measured from the grant date, and vest immediately in full upon certain changes in our control or ownership or upon the optionee's death, disability or retirement while a member of the Board. Although non-employee directors are eligible to participate in our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, they will receive option grants under only the 2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan until the termination of that plan.

        Pursuant to a pre-existing policy adopted by our Board, each of our non-employee directors also receives an annual award of 1,500 shares of restricted stock under our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. These shares are awarded concurrently with the annual grants of restricted stock to our executive officers in accordance with our Executive Compensation Policy. On November 16, 2007 and November 14, 2008, each of Messrs. Grant, Haden, Lewis, Smith, Thompson and Truly received such an award. The shares of restricted stock vest in equal installments over three years beginning as of the award date. The number of vested shares in each installment (from 0% to 120%) is equalbased on the percentage growth in our earnings per share from the base year, using the same calculation that is used to determine the vesting of restricted stock awards to executive officers under our Executive Compensation Policy. Accordingly, based on the percentage growth in our earnings per share in fiscal 2008, 120% of the first 500-share installment of the 2007 restricted stock award, or 600 shares, vested on November 14, 2008. All unvested shares will be forfeited upon a director's departure from the Board. For additional information concerning the vesting of restricted stock, please refer to the fair market value"Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement.

        Our non-employee directors receive no other form of remuneration, perquisites or benefits.


        The following table provides information as to compensation for services of the Common Stock onnon-employee directors during fiscal 2008.


Director Compensation

Non-Employee Director
 Fees earned
or paid
in cash ($)
 Option
awards
($)(1)
 Restricted
stock
awards
($)(2)
 Total ($) 

Hugh M. Grant

  89,000  51,850  12,022  152,872 

Patrick C. Haden

  79,000  51,850  12,022  142,872 

J. Christopher Lewis

  85,000  51,850  12,022  148,872 

Albert E. Smith(3)

  45,500  60,068  142,247  247,815 

J. Kenneth Thompson

  59,500  41,577  12,022  113,099 

Richard H. Truly

  59,500  51,850  12,022  123,372 

      (1)
      The amounts reflect the datedollar amount of grant. Duringexpense recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000,September 28, 2008, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement 123R ("Share-Based Payment"), or FAS 123R, of stock option awards issued pursuant to the 2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan and thus include amounts from outstanding stock option awards granted during and prior to fiscal 2008. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in the notes to our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2008, as included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 19, 2008. The amounts shown assume no forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions. No stock options were forfeited by any of our non-employee directors during the fiscal year. The grant date fair value of the annual option granted on February 29, 2008 to each non-employee director elected atre-elected on that date was $58,800. These amounts reflect our accounting expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the 2000 Annual Meetingactual value that may be recognized by the non-employee directors. For information regarding the number of Stockholdersstock options held by each non-employee director as of September 28, 2008, see the column "Stock Options Outstanding" in the table below.

      (2)
      The amounts reflect the dollar amount of expense recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2008, in accordance with FAS 123R, of restricted stock awards issued pursuant to the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, the first fiscal year in which such awards were granted. For restricted stock awards, fair value is calculated using the closing price on the grant date as if these awards were vested and issued on the grant date. The amounts shown assume no forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions. No restricted stock awards were forfeited by any of our non-employee directors during the fiscal year. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards granted on November 16, 2007 to each non-employee director other than Mr. Smith was entitled$35,520, and such grant date fair value for Mr. Smith was $118,400. These amounts reflect our accounting expense for these awards, and do not correspond to receive an option to purchase 4,768the actual value that may be recognized by the non-employee directors. For information regarding the number of shares of Commonrestricted stock held by each non-employee director as of September 28, 2008, see the column "Unvested Restricted Stock Outstanding" in the table below.

      (3)
      Mr. Smith served as an employee until January 2008. In connection with his role as Vice Chairman, on September 1, 2005, Mr. Smith received stock options covering 166,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $18.875$16.88 per share but declined such grant. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION No interlocking relationship exists between(which vested as to 50,000 shares on September 1, 2006 and as to the Company'sbalance in 24 equal monthly installments following September 1, 2006). In connection with his role as Chairman, on December 5, 2006,

        Mr. Smith received 20,000 shares of restricted stock (which vested as to 10,000 shares on December 5, 2007 and 5,000 shares on March 1, 2008, and vests as to the balance on December 5, 2009). On November 16, 2007, he received stock options covering 16,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.68 per share (which vests in four equal annual installments) and 5,000 shares of restricted stock (which vests in three equal annual installments, depending upon our performance).

        Each of the below non-employee directors owned the following number of stock options and shares of unvested restricted stock as of September 28, 2008.

Non-Employee Director
 Stock Options
Outstanding
 Unvested
Restricted Stock
Outstanding
 

Hugh M. Grant

  50,500  1,500 

Patrick C. Haden

  24,000  1,500 

J. Christopher Lewis

  73,380  1,500 

Albert E. Smith(1)

  143,917  11,500 

J. Kenneth Thompson

  10,500  1,500 

Richard H. Truly

  32,000  1,500 

      (1)
      For further information concerning Mr. Smith's outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock, see note 3 to the table above.

Stockholder Communications with the Board of Directors

        Stockholders may communicate with our Board of Directors and the compensation committee of any other company. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS The Company's Certificate of Incorporation limits the liability of directorsthrough our Secretary by writing to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware law provides that directors of a company will not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except for liability (i) for any breach of their duty of loyalty to the company or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) for unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. The Company's Bylaws provide that the Company shall indemnify its officers and directors and may indemnify its employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Company's Bylaws also permit it to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in such capacity, regardless of whether Bylaws would permit indemnification. The Company maintains director and officer liability insurance. At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, where indemnification will be required or permitted. The Company is not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding which may result in a claim for such indemnification. 4 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following table sets forth information regarding the ownership of the Company's Common Stock as of December 15, 2000 by (i) all those persons known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock, (ii) each director and named executive officer of the Company and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group. Except as otherwise noted, the Company knows of no agreements among its stockholders which relate to voting or investment power over its Common Stock.
NUMBER OF PERCENTAGE OF SHARES SHARES BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER(1) OWNED OWNED(1) --------------------------- ------------ ------------- T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (2)...................... 2,462,913 6.2% 100 East Pratt Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Li-San Hwang (3)........................................ 1,839,409 4.6 Daniel A. Whalen (4).................................... 550,390 * J. Christopher Lewis (5)................................ 57,182 * Patrick C. Haden (6).................................... 9,536 * James J. Shelton (7).................................... 21,320 * James M. Jaska (8)...................................... 67,657 * Richard A. Lemmon (9)................................... 32,742 * Charles R. Faust (10)................................... 62,838 William R. Brownlie (11)................................ 175,929 * Glenn S. Burkhardt (12)................................. 34,288 * Total beneficial shares of all directors and executive officers as a group (12) persons (13)................. 3,079,269 7.7%
- ------------------------ * Amount represents less than 1% of the Company's Common Stock. (1) Applicable percentages of ownership are based on 39,935,789 shares of Common Stock outstanding on December 15, 2000, adjusted as required by the rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This table is based upon information supplied by officers, directors and principal stockholders and Schedules 13D and 13G (if any) filed with the SEC. Unless otherwise indicated, and subject to community property laws where applicable, we believe that each of the stockholders named in this table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned. Any security that any person named above has the right to acquire within 60 days is deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the percentage ownership of such person, but is not deemed to be outstanding for purposes of calculating the ownership percentage of any other person. (2) All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G, dated as of February 8, 2000, filed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (3) Includes 63,952 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 1999. Also includes 133,333 shares of Common Stock held by the Mesa Charitable Trust, of which Dr. Hwang is the Trustee. (4) Includes 14,648 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. Also includes 535,742 shares of Common Stock held by Daniel A. Whalen and Katharine C. Whalen, as Trustees for the Whalen Family Trust U/A/D 4/30/92. (5) Includes 28,608 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. 5 (6) Excludes an aggregate of 3,353 shares of Common Stock owned by Mr. Haden's wife as to which Mr. Haden disclaims beneficial ownership. Includes 9,536 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. (7) Includes 4,768 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. Also includes 7,016 shares of Common Stock held by JJS Holdings Limited Partnership, of which Mr. Shelton and his wife are the General Partners. (8) Includes 66,700 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. (9) Includes 28,497 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. (10) Includes 31,621 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. Also includes an aggregate amount of 3,600 shares of Common Stock owned by Dr. Faust's minor children. (11) Includes 46,083 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. Also includes 4,083 shares of Common Stock owned by Dr. Brownlie's wife and an aggregate amount of 2,100 shares of Common Stock owned by his minor children. (12) Includes 1,437 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. (13) Includes 345,947 shares issuable with respect to stock options exercisable within 60 days after December 15, 2000. 6 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The following table sets forth certain information concerning each person who is an executive officer of the Company:
NAME AGE POSITION - ---- -------- ------------------------------------------------------- Li-San Hwang.................. 65 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Jaska................ 49 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Richard A. Lemmon............. 41 Executive Vice President and Secretary Glenn S. Burkhardt............ 48 Executive Vice President William R. Brownlie........... 47 Senior Vice President Steven A. Gherini............. 55 Vice President Charles R. Faust.............. 55 Vice President Arkan Say..................... 65 Vice President
Executive officers of the Company are elected by and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Set forth below is a brief description of the business experience of all executive officers other than Li-San Hwang. For information concerning the business experience of Dr. Hwang, who is also a director of the Company, see "Proposal No. 1--Election of Directors--Nominees." Mr. Jaska joined the Company in 1994 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and was named Executive Vice President in December 2000. From 1991 to 1994, Mr. Jaska held several operations and management positions at Alliant Techsystems, Inc., in addition to leading the environmental business venture and having operational responsibility for large government defense plants. From 1988 to 1990, he served as the Director of Finance and Business Management at Honeywell Inc.'s Precision Weapons Operations. From 1981 to 1987, he was responsible for environmental affairs at Honeywell Inc. From 1977 to 1981, he managed regulatory affairs dealing with the production of specialty chemicals at Ecolab, Inc. Mr. Jaska also served as an advisor to numerous governmental and professional committees. Mr. Jaska holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Western Illinois University and completed an executive management program through Harvard University. Mr. Lemmon, Executive Vice President and Secretary, joined the Company in 1981. Until 1985, he served in several technical capacities. He transferred to Corporate Human Resources, and was promoted to Corporate Manager of Human Resources in 1987. Following the Company's divestiture from Honeywell, Inc., Mr. Lemmon structured and managed the Company's Risk Management, Human Resource and Office Leasing programs. In 1990, he was promoted to Director of Administration and in 1994 assumed responsibility for contracts administration and was elected as the Company's Secretary. In November 1995, Mr. Lemmon was elected a Vice President and was named Executive Vice President in December 2000. Mr. Lemmon holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration. Mr. Burkhardt joined the Company in 1998 through the Company's acquisition of McNamee, Porter & Seeley, Inc. and was named Executive Vice President, Infrastructure in December 2000. Mr. Burkhardt joined McNamee, Porter & Seeley, Inc. in 1973 and has served as project manager, operations director, business development director, financial officer and, most recently, President. Mr. Burkhardt has managed the conceptual planning, design and construction administration of water, 7 wastewater and transportation programs for public and private sector clients. Mr. Burkhardt is a recipient of the 1993 George J. Schroepfer Medal in advancements in wastewater treatment. Mr. Burkhardt holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Brownlie joined the Company in 1981, has been a Vice President since 1988 and was named a Senior Vice President in December 1993. Dr. Brownlie has managed several large government environmental support programs. Dr. Brownlie is a registered Civil Engineer with a technical background in hydrology, hydraulics, water quality analysis and numerical modeling. Dr. Brownlie holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Mr. Gherini joined the Company in 1976. Mr. Gherini has served as Program Manager on a variety of contracts involving chemistry, water quality control and water quality modeling, and served as Division Vice President prior to being named to his present position in 1988. He is the author of numerous technical publications and is the developer of several models for pollutant fate and transport. He has served on two National Academy of Science panels. Mr. Gherini is a registered engineer with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, and a M.S. degree in Aquatic Chemistry from Harvard University. Dr. Faust, Vice President of the Company since 1988 and President of GeoTrans, Inc. ("GEO"), a subsidiary of the Company, co-founded GEO in 1979. In addition to his management responsibilities, he is engaged in the quantitative assessment and investigation of highly technical groundwater problems. He has published 23 articles and has co-authored a book on groundwater modeling. Dr. Faust holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Say joined Edward H. Richardson & Associates (a firm that was acquired by the Company's predecessor in 1981 and became a division of the Company in 1991) in 1958 and was named to his present position in 1988. He has authored several publications on site development, engineering and storm drainage. Mr. Say holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. 8 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following table sets forth the cash compensation paid or accrued by the Company to the Chief Executive Officer and to each of the four additional most highly compensated executive officers for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended October 1, 2000: SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
LONG-TERM COMPENSATION ---------------------------------- AWARDS PAYOUTS ANNUAL COMPENSATION ----------------------- -------- ---------------------------------------------- RESTRICTED SECURITIES OTHER ANNUAL STOCK UNDERLYING LTIP ALL OTHER SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION AWARD(S) OPTIONS/ PAYOUTS COMPENSATION NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($) ($) (1) ($) SARS (#) ($) ($) - --------------------------- -------- -------- -------- ------------- ---------- ---------- -------- ------------- Li-San Hwang................ 2000 220,000 40,000 913(2) 0 30,000 0 4,305(3) Chairman, Chief Executive 1999 195,000 0 1,801 0 15,000 0 8,350 Officer and President 1998 185,000 85,000 601 0 15,625 0 10,266 James M. Jaska.............. 2000 170,000 50,000 5,400(4) 0 25,000 0 4,939(5) Executive Vice President, 1999 150,000 0 5,400 0 10,000 0 8,696 Chief Financial Officer 1998 120,000 60,000 4,950 0 3,125 0 7,060 and Treasurer Richard A. Lemmon........... 2000 135,000 50,000 5,400(6) 0 10,000 0 3,972(7) Executive Vice President 1999 118,000 30,000 5,400 0 7,500 0 6,898 and Secretary 1998 100,000 35,000 4,950 0 3,125 0 5,871 Charles R. Faust............ 2000 130,000 30,000 7,650(8) 0 3,000 0 7,788(9) Vice President 1999 125,000 10,260 7,650 0 3,000 0 7,480 1998 120,000 25,000 7,650 0 6,250 0 7,155 William R. Brownlie......... 2000 120,000 20,000 5,400(10) 0 3,000 0 3,587(11) Senior Vice President 1999 117,000 30,000 16,458 0 3,750 0 7,000 1998 115,000 35,000 5,400 0 3,906 0 6,890
- ------------------------------ (1) No named executive officer received other annual compensation in excess of the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of such officer's compensation in fiscal 2000. (2) Comprised of $913 in benefits and premiums paid by the Company to Dr. Hwang pursuant to the Executive Medical Reimbursement Plan. (3) Comprised of $4,305 of Company contributions to its Retirement Plan. (4) Comprised of $5,400 in automobile allowances. (5) Comprised of $4,939 of Company contributions to its Retirement Plan. (6) Comprised of $5,400 in automobile allowances. (7) Comprised of $3,972 of Company contributions to its Retirement Plan. (8) Comprised of $5,400 in automobile allowances and $2,250 in life insurance premiums paid on behalf of Dr. Faust. (9) Comprised of $7,788 of Company contributions to its Retirement Plan. (10) Comprised of $5,400 in automobile allowances. (11) Comprised of $3,587 of Company contributions to its Retirement Plan. 9 The following table sets forth information concerning options granted to each of the named executive officers during fiscal 2000: OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT ASSUMED INDIVIDUAL GRANTS ANNUAL RATES OF ---------------------------------------------------- STOCK PRICE NUMBER OF % OF TOTAL APPRECIATION FOR SECURITIES OPTIONS/SARS EXERCISE OPTION TERM UNDERLYING GRANTED TO OR BASE --------------------- OPTIONS/SARS EMPLOYEES IN PRICE EXPIRATION 5% 10% NAME GRANTED(#)(1) FISCAL YEAR ($/SH) DATE ($)(2) ($)(2) - ---- ------------- ------------ -------- ---------- --------- --------- Li-San Hwang................... 30,000 4.23 10.91 11/14/09 205,837 521,632 James M. Jaska................. 25,000 3.52 10.91 11/14/09 171,531 434,693 Richard A. Lemmon.............. 10,000 1.41 10.91 11/14/09 68,612 173,877 Charles R. Faust............... 3,000 0.42 10.91 11/14/09 20,584 52,163 William R. Brownlie............ 3,000 0.42 10.91 11/14/09 20,584 52,163
- ------------------------ (1) All options are incentive stock options and were granted under the Company's 1992 Incentive Stock Plan. Such options vest over four year periods at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant. (2) Potential realizable value is determined by multiplying the exercise or base price per share by the stated annual appreciation rate compounded annually for the term of the option (10 years), subtracting the exercise or base price per share from the product, and multiplying the remainder by the number of options granted. Actual gains, if any, on stock option exercises and Common Stock holdings are dependent on the future performance of the Common Stock and overall stock market conditions. There can be no assurance that the amounts reflected in this table will be achieved. 10 The following table sets forth information concerning the aggregate number of options exercised during fiscal 2000 by each of the named executive officers: OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION/SAR VALUES
NUMBER OF VALUE OF UNEXERCISED UNEXERCISED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS/SARS OPTIONS/SARS AT FY-END AT FY-END SHARES ---------------- -------------------- ACQUIRED ON VALUE EXERCISABLE/ EXERCISABLE/ NAME EXERCISE(#) REALIZED($) UNEXERCISABLE(#) UNEXERCISABLE($)(1) - ---- ----------- ----------- ---------------- -------------------- Li-San Hwang........................ 0 0 46,354/51,005 886,612/833,282 James M. Jaska...................... 0 0 82,192/39,923 1,742,385/673,219 Richard A. Lemmon................... 5,000 105,645 22,364/20,607 435,089/336,426 Charles R. Faust.................... 0 0 31,661/10,649 670,948/167,557 William R. Brownlie................. 1,093 24,422 54,365/8,744 1,230,696/135,798
- ------------------------ (1) Value is determined by subtracting the exercise price from the fair market value of $28.56 per share (the closing price for the Company's Common Stock as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market as of September 29, 2000) and multiplying the remainder by the number of underlying shares of Common Stock. BONUS PROGRAMS Theaddress: Board of Directors, awards, at its discretion, annual bonuses to its executive officers based upon recommendations made by the Compensation Committee (as to Dr. Hwang) and Dr. Hwang (as to the other executive officers) concerning individual performance and the Company's achievement of certain operating results. The Company maintains a separate bonus program for other key employees. Under that program, the Company is divided into 22 operating units. If the operating profit for any operating unit determined on an annual basis following the conclusion of the fiscal year exceeds the targeted percentage for that year, then a bonus equal to 25% of the amount in excess of the target is allocated to that profit center and the group manager divides it among group members in his or her discretion based upon individual performance. 2001 STOCK PLAN On December 29, 2000, the Board of Directors adopted the Company's 2001 Stock Plan, as described in Proposal No. 3. To date, no grants of options or restricted stock have been made under this Plan. 1992 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN The Company's 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan") was adopted by the Company's Board of Directors on December 1, 1992 and was subsequently approved by the Company's stockholders. The Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options and rights to purchase restricted stock to key employees and officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, including directors who are also key employees or officers of the Company and its subsidiaries. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the Plan is 5,761,718. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan") was adopted by the Company's Board of Directors on November 15, 1995 and was subsequently approved by the Company's stockholders. The Purchase Plan provides for the granting of Purchase Rights to purchase Common Stock to regular 11 full-time and regular part-time employees and officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, including directors who are also employees or officers of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Under the Purchase Plan, 1,098,632 shares may be issued upon the exercise of Purchase Rights. Each Purchase Right lasts for a period of 52 weeks (a "Purchase Right Period"). Prior to the beginning of each Purchase Right Period, employees may elect to contribute fixed amounts to the Purchase Plan during that Purchase Right Period to purchase Common Stock. The maximum amount that an employee can contribute during a Purchase Right period is $4,000, and the minimum contribution per payroll period is $25. Under the Purchase Plan, the exercise price of a Purchase Rightc/o Secretary, Tetra Tech, Inc., 3475 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107. Our Secretary will be the lesser of 100% of the fair market value of such shares (based upon its closing price on the Nasdaq Stock Market) on the first day of the Purchase Right Period or 85% of the fair market value on the last day of such Period. Employees' contributions to the Purchase Plan are automatically used to purchase Common Stock on the last day of the Purchase Right Period unless an employee elects to withdraw from the Purchase Plan or is terminated prior to that date. If the Company is sold,forward all Purchase Rights will become exercisable immediately preceding the sale. Employees who elect to suspend their contributions can elect either to withdraw their contributions or leave those amounts in the Purchase Plan to be used to purchase Common Stock at the end of the Purchase Right Period. RETIREMENT PLANS THE COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN. The Company maintains a combined discretionary profit-sharing contribution and 401(k) retirement plan (the "Retirement Plan") covering all employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and related participating employers. The Retirement Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and the 401(k) portion of the Retirement Plan is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Code. Under the terms of the Retirement Plan, each eligible employee may elect to defer up to 15% of base compensation or the maximum 401(k) contribution allowed under Federal law and to have such deferred amount contributed to the Retirement Plan on his or her behalf. The Company makes a matching contribution to each employee who elects to participate in the 401(k) portion of the Retirement Plan. In addition, the Board of Directors may elect to have the Company make a profit sharing contribution that will be allocated among the eligible participants in the ratio that each participant's gross base compensation bears to the total gross base compensation of all eligible employees. Company matching and profit sharing contributions fully vest upon the earlier of the employee's retirement, death, disability, or fifth year of service. Benefits under the Retirement Plan are generally distributed in the form of a lump sum following a participant's retirement, death, disability or termination of employment. Benefits may be distributed prior to termination of employment under certain circumstances including hardship. The Company pays all costs associated with the administration of the Retirement Plan. OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS. SCM Consultants, Inc., McNamee, Porter & Seeley, Inc., the Sentrex Group of Companies, MFG, Inc., Cosentini Associates, Inc., PDR Engineers, Inc., Evergreen Utility Contractors, Inc., FHC, Inc., Rizzo Assoicates, Inc., Utilities & C.C., Inc., eXpert Wireless Solutions, Inc., and Rocky Mountain Consultants, Inc., subsidiaries of the Company, participate in separate retirement plans covering their respective employees. EXECUTIVE MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN The Executive Medical Reimbursement Plan (the "Medical Plan"), which was established by the Company's predecessor in 1975 for the benefit of the Company's executive officers, reimburses participants, their spouses and covered children for medical expenses not covered by the Company's regular group medical plan. In effect, this Medical Plan provides participants with 100% medical coverage for all allowable medical expenses. During the fiscal year ending October 1, 2000, premiums totaling $500 were paid by the Company in connection with the Medical Plan. At the present time, Messrs. Hwang and Gherini are the only executive officers covered by the Medical Plan and the Company does not intend to offer the Medical Plan to any additional executive officers in the future. 12 REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of two directors who are independent directors. The purpose of the Audit Committee is to review the Company's financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter which is included as Annex A to this proxy statement. Management has the primary responsibility for the financial statements and the reporting process. The Company's independent auditors are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of the Company's audited financial statements to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management and the independent auditors the audited financial statements. The Audit Committee has discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, COMMUNICATION WITH AUDIT COMMITTEES. In addition, the Audit Committee has received from the independent auditors the written disclosures required by Independence Standards Board No. 1, INDEPENDENCE DISCUSSIONS WITH AUDIT COMMITTEES and discussed with them their independence from the Company and its management. In reliance on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommendedcorrespondence to the Board of Directors, and the Board has approved, that the audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on SEC Form 10-Kexcept for the year ended October 1, 2000, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AUDIT COMMITTEE J. Christopher Lewis Patrick C. Haden 13 REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Compensation Committee (the "Committee")spam, junk mail, mass mailings, job inquiries, surveys, business solicitations or advertisements, or patently offensive or otherwise inappropriate material.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors oversees

        Our Board of Directors recommends that the general compensation policiesstockholders voteFOR the election of each of the Company, oversees the compensation plans, establishes the specific compensation of Dr. Hwang, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, reviews the Chief Executive Officer's recommendations as to the specific compensation levels for the other executive officers and oversees the Company's stock incentive plans. The Compensation Committee is composed of two independent non-employee directors who have no interlocking relationships as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. COMPENSATION POLICY AND PROGRAMS. The Committee's responsibility is to provide a strong and direct link among stockholder values, Company performance and executive compensation through its oversight of the design and implementation of a sound compensation program that will attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Compensation programs are intended to complement the Company's short- and long-term business objectives and to focus executive efforts on the fulfillment of these objectives. Each year the Committee has conducted a full review of the Company's executive compensation program. It has been the Committee's practice to establish target levels of compensation for senior officers consistent with that of companies comparable in size and complexity to the Company, as well as companies which are direct business competitors of the Company. After review of data relating to all aspects of compensation paid by such groups of companies, actual compensation of the Company's executive officers is subject to increase or decrease by the Committee from targeted levels according to the Company's overall performance and the individual's efforts and contributions. A significant portion of executive compensation is directly related to the Company's financial performance and is therefore at risk. Total compensation for the Company's senior management is composed of base salary, near-term incentive compensation in the form of bonuses and long-term incentive compensation in the form of stock options. The Committee retains the discretion to adjust the formula for certain items of compensation so long as total compensation reflects overall corporate performance and individual achievement. BASE SALARY. In establishing base salary levels for senior officer positions, the Committee and Dr. Hwang consider levels of compensation at similarly situated companies and at direct competitors, levels of responsibility and internal issues of consistency and fairness. In determining the base salary of a particular executive, the Committee and Dr. Hwang consider individual performance, including the accomplishment of short- and long-term objectives, and various subjective criteria including initiative, contribution to overall corporate performance and leadership ability. In fiscal 2000, the annual base salary of Dr. Hwang was determined by the Committee based on comparable chief executive salaries of a peer group of companies and of direct competitors referred to above, the Company's overall performance and profitability in fiscal 2000, Dr. Hwang's efforts and contributions to the Company and Dr. Hwang's ownership interest in the Company. BONUSES. The Company's executive officers are eligible for annual bonuses based upon recommendations made by Dr. Hwang (as to the other executive officers) and the Compensation Committee (as to Dr. Hwang) based upon their individual performance and the Company's achievement of certain operating results. Amounts of individual awards are based principally upon the results of the Company's financial performance during the prior fiscal year. The amount of awards for senior officers are within guidelines established by the Committee and Dr. Hwang as a result of their review of total compensation for senior management of peer companies and competitors. The actual amount awarded, within these guidelines, will be determined principally by the Committee's and Dr. Hwang's assessment of the individual's contribution to the Company's overall financial performance. Consideration is also given to factors such as the individual's successful completion of a special project, any significant increase or decrease in the level of 14 the participant's executive responsibility and the Committee's and Dr. Hwang's evaluation of the individual's overall efforts and ability to discharge the responsibilities of his or her position. In fiscal 2001, cash bonuses related to performance in fiscal 2000 paid to three of the five named executive officers ranged from $20,000 to $50,000, and ranged from 17% to 37% of such officers' base salaries. STOCK OPTIONS. In fiscal 1992, the Committee adopted the Company's 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (the "1992 Plan"). The purpose of the 1992 Plan is to provide incentives and reward the contributions of key employees and officers for the achievement of long-term Company performance, as measured by earnings per share and the market value of the Common Stock. The Committee and Dr. Hwang set guidelines for the number and terms of stock option or restricted stock awards based on factors similar to those considered with respect to the other components of the Company's compensation program, including comparison with the practices of peer group companies and direct competitors. In the event of unsatisfactory corporate performance, the Committee may decide not to award stock options or restricted stock in any given fiscal year although exceptions to this policy may be made for individuals who have assumed substantially greater responsibilities and other similar factors. The awards under the 1992 Plan are designed to align the interests of executives with those of the stockholders. Generally, stock options become exercisable in cumulative installments over a period of four years, but the individual forfeits any installment which has not vested during the period of his or her employment. Under the 1992 Plan, the Compensation Committee awarded stock options in fiscal 2000 to all named executive officers. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M). Under Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the amount of compensation paid to certain executives that is deductible with respect to the Company's corporate taxes is limited to $1,000,000 annually. It is the current policy of the Compensation Committee to maximize, to the extent reasonably possible, the Company's ability to obtain a corporate tax deduction for compensation paid to executive officers of the Company to the extent consistent with the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE J. Christopher Lewis Patrick C. Haden 15 COMPANY PERFORMANCE The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total returns for the Company, the Nasdaq Stock Market (U.S. Companies) Index and a Company-constructed Peer Group Index (as defined below). The graph assumes that the value of an investment in Common Stock and in each such index was $100 on September 29, 1995, and that all dividends have been reinvested. The Company-constructed Peer Group Index includes the following companies: Fluor Corporation, IT Group, Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., LCC International, Inc., Mastec, Inc., Quanta Services, Inc., URS Corporation and Wireless Facilities, Inc. The Company believes that the companies included in the Peer Group Index are among the primary competitors of the Company. The comparison in the graph below is based on historical data and is not intended to forecast the possible future performance of the Company's Common Stock. COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN AMONG TETRA TECH, NASDAQ STOCK MARKET (U.S. COMPANIES), AND TETRA TECH'S SELF-CONSTRUCTED PEER GROUP
TETRA TECH MARKET PEER INDEX ---------- ---------- ---------- 9/29/95 100.0 100.0 100.0 12/29/95 97.8 101.2 115.6 3/29/96 95.7 106.0 119.9 6/28/96 107.5 114.6 119.3 9/30/96 127.7 118.7 114.8 12/31/96 106.2 124.5 122.5 3/31/97 78.6 117.8 103.7 6/30/97 129.7 139.3 119.1 9/30/97 131.7 162.9 118.7 12/31/97 134.4 152.5 82.2 3/31/98 163.0 178.5 109.5 6/30/98 163.0 183.4 107.4 9/30/98 189.0 165.5 87.1 12/31/98 227.3 215.1 101.9 3/31/99 176.9 241.2 82.5 6/30/99 173.3 263.9 114.0 9/30/99 175.2 270.4 102.5 12/31/99 161.4 399.7 105.2 3/31/00 249.4 448.6 148.8 6/30/00 240.2 390.0 120.4 9/29/00 299.9 358.9 100.8 SEPT. 29, 1995 SEPT. 30, 1996 SEPT. 30, 1997 SEPT. 30, 1998 SEPT. 30, 1999 ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- Tetra Tech 100.0 127.7 131.7 189.0 175.2 Nasdaq Stock Market 100.0 118.7 162.9 165.5 270.4 Peer Index 100.0 114.8 118.7 87.1 102.5 SEPT. 29, 2000 ---------------- Tetra Tech 299.9 Nasdaq Stock Market 358.9 Peer Index 100.8
16 nominees listed herein.



PROPOSAL NO. 2

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'SRESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OVERVIEW In December 2000,

        We are requesting that stockholders approve our Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Restated Certificate"), which was approved by the Board of Directors, subject to stockholder approval.

General

        On November 10, 2008, the Board declared advisable and unanimously approved an amendmentthe Restated Certificate, the principal purpose of the Company's Certificate of Incorporationwhich is to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stockour common stock from 50,000,000 shares85,000,000 to 85,000,000 shares (the "Amendment").150,000,000. No increase in the number of shares of Preferred Stock of the Company,our preferred stock, currently 2,000,000 shares, is proposed or anticipated. As more fully set forth below, the proposed AmendmentRestated Certificate is intended to improve the Company'sour flexibility in meeting itsour future needs for unreserved Common Stock.common stock.

        If the AmendmentRestated Certificate is approved by the stockholders, it will become effective upon theits filing of a Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Amendment") with the Delaware Secretary of State. The text of the first paragraph of Article IV of the Company'sRestated Certificate of Incorporation will readis attached to this Proxy Statement as follows: "The total number of shares of stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is eighty-seven million (87,000,000), consisting of eighty-five million (85,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $0.01,Annex A and two million (2,000,000) shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01. The designations and the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof are as follows:" As ofincorporated by reference into this Proxy Statement.

        At the close of business on the Record Date,December 1, 2008, of the 50,000,00085,000,000 shares authorized, 39,935,789authorized:

      59,944,907 shares of Common Stock of the Companyour common stock were issued and outstanding, 3,339,007outstanding;

      4,763,048 shares of Common Stockour common stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of outstanding stock options, 1,423,433options; and

      3,506,478 shares of our common stock were reserved for future issuance under the Company'sour stock benefit plans and 1,021,908 shares were reserved for issuance upon the exchange of the outstanding Exchangeable Shares issued by Tetra Tech Canada Ltd., the Company's majority-owned subsidiary.plans.

        Accordingly, only 4,279,86316,785,567 shares of Common Stock were unreserved on December 1, 2008. Further, as indicated in Proposal No. 3, we are proposing to add 2,500,000 shares to our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.

Reasons For and Possible Effects of the Record Date. REASONS FOR AND POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT FLEXIBILITY IN SHARE ISSUANCERestated Certificate

        As indicated above, the Company haswe have only 4,279,86316,785,567 authorized but unreserved and unissued shares of Common Stockcommon stock available for future issuance.issuance (or 14,285,567 shares assuming the passage of Proposal No. 3). This severely limits the ability of the Board of Directors to issue shares of Common Stockcommon stock without seeking stockholder approval. Obtaining stockholder approval is a time consuming, expensive process and could delay or prevent the Companyus from taking such actions as potential acquisitions financings,of companies or assets, sales of stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock, raising additional capital, stock splits or stock dividends ordividends. Our Board believes that the availability of additional compensation plans.authorized shares will provide us with the flexibility in the future to issue shares of our common stock for these corporate purposes so that we have the ability to meet business and financing needs as they arise.

        If the AmendmentRestated Certificate is approved, 39,279,86381,785,567 authorized, unreserved and unissued shares of Common Stockcommon stock (or 79,285,567 shares assuming the passage of Proposal No. 3) will be available for issue from time to time for such purposes as the Board of Directors may approve. Our Board will determine whether, when and on what terms the issuance of shares of our common stock may be warranted in connection with any future actions. No further voteaction or authorization by our stockholders will be necessary before issuance of the stockholdersadditional shares of the Company willour common stock authorized under our Restated Certificate, except as may be required except as provided under Delawarefor a particular transaction by applicable law or underregulatory agencies or by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock MarketNASDAQ or any other national securitiesstock market or exchange on which shares of Common Stock of the Company areour common stock may then be listed. The availability of additional shares for issue, without the delay and expense of obtaining the approval of stockholders at a subsequent special meeting, will afford the Companyus greater flexibility in acting upon proposed transactions in which shares of Common Stockcommon stock may be issued. 17 POSSIBLE EFFECTS


        The additional shares of Common Stockcommon stock to be authorized by adoption of the AmendmentRestated Certificate would have rights identical to the currently outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company. Adoption of the proposed Amendment andour common stock. There are no pre-emptive rights relating to our common stock. Any issuance of the Common Stock would not affect the rights of the holders of currently outstandingadditional shares of Common Stock, except for effects incidental to increasingcommon stock would increase the number of outstanding shares of Common Stockcommon stock and (unless such as dilutionissuance was pro-rata among existing stockholders) the percentage ownership of the earnings per share and voting rights of current holders of Common Stock.existing stockholders would be diluted accordingly, possibly substantially.

        Stockholders should note, however, that authorized but unissued stock could be issued by the Board of Directors for the purpose of countering an unsolicited takeover or other proposal that is opposed by the Board.Board (for example, by permitting easier dilution of the stock ownership of a person seeking to effect a change in the composition of the Board or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction resulting in our acquisition by another company). Accordingly, an effect of the increase in the number of authorized shares may be to deter a future takeover attempt which holders of Common Stockcommon stock may deem to be in their best interest or in which holders of Common Stockcommon stock are offered a premium for their shares over the market price. The Board is not currently aware of any attempt to takeover or acquire the Company,us, and has no current plans to issue additional shares of Common Stockcommon stock other than pursuant to the exercise of outstanding stock options, and stock options that mightmay be granted in the future under our employee benefit plans, the Company'saward of shares of restricted stock under our employee benefit plans, or pursuant toby means of a possible split of the Common Stock.our common stock. In addition, the Companywe continuously evaluatesevaluate the marketplace for strategic acquisition opportunities to position itselfus to address existing and emerging markets. The Company viewsWe view acquisitions as a key component of itsour growth strategy, and intendswe intend to use both securities and cash, as it deemswe deem appropriate, to fund suchthese acquisitions. The proposal is not part of any plan by our Board to recommend or implement a series of Directorsanti-takeover measures.

        The Board believes that the benefits of providing the Companyus with the flexibility to issue shares without delay for any purpose outweighs the possible disadvantages discussed above, and that it is prudent and in the best interests of the stockholders to provide the greater flexibility that will result from the approval of the proposedRestated Certificate and the resulting increase in authorized shares. VOTE REQUIRED

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

        The Board of Directors recommends that the stockholders voteFOR the approval of the Amendment requiresRestated Certificate of Incorporation.



PROPOSAL NO. 3

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

        We are requesting that stockholders approve the affirmative vote of a majorityamendment of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date entitled to vote on this matter at the Meeting. Neither an abstention nor a broker non-vote is an affirmative vote and, therefore, both will have the same effect as a vote against the Amendment. See "General Information." RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING REASONS, THE BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE AMENDMENT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" APPROVAL THEREOF. PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY INDICATED. 18 PROPOSAL NO. 3 2001 STOCK PLAN PROPOSAL The 2001 StockTetra Tech, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan""EIP"), which amendment was adoptedapproved by the Board of Directors on December 12, 2008, subject to stockholder approval. The EIP was approved by stockholders at the 2006 Annual Meeting.

General

        In March 2006, our stockholders originally approved the adoption of the EIP and a share reserve of 3,000,000 shares plus the remaining shares under our 2002 Stock Option Plan. The EIP amended, restated and renamed the 2002 Stock Option Plan. In order to give us the flexibility to responsibly address our future equity compensation needs, we are requesting that stockholders approve the amendment of the EIP with the following material changes:

      Increase the overall share reserve by 2,500,000 shares;

      Increase the reserve for full-value awards, such as restricted stock, from 750,000 to 1,000,000 shares;

      Add provisions to avoid, to the extent possible, the classification of an award as "deferred compensation" for purposes of Section 409A of the Code;

      Add a performance objective relating to the achievement of a target level of earnings per share;

      Provide for net-exercise and broker-assisted cashless exercise methods to exercise options;

      Provide consistency in the definition of "change in control" between our EIP and the change of control agreements with our executive officers; and

      Eliminate the ability of the Compensation Committee to grant to holders of restricted stock units ("RSUs") the right to receive payments equivalent to dividends or other distributions with respect to shares underlying their RSUs.

        Management, in consultation with the Compensation Committee, has a targeted budget of 1,000,000 shares for issuance under the EIP for fiscal 2009. Despite an expanding work force of 6,800 full-time equivalents at the end of fiscal 2006 to 8,600 full-time equivalents at the end of fiscal 2008, we have maintained long-term equity incentive grants relating to approximately 1,000,000 shares in fiscal 2006, 2007 and 2008. In addition, in fiscal 2008, over 69% of all equity awards were granted to employees below the executive officer level, demonstrating our strong commitment to align not just executive compensation but employee compensation generally with our long-term stock performance and stockholders' interests.

        The 2,500,000 shares to be added to the EIP pursuant to the amendment of the EIP, in combination with the remaining authorized shares and shares added back into the plan from forfeitures, is expected to satisfy our equity compensation needs through the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders.

        The EIP contains the following important features:

      Repricing of stock options is prohibited unless stockholder approval is obtained;

      Stock options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") must be granted with an exercise price that is not less than 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant;

      The maximum term of stock options and SARs is eight years;

      The EIP has a fixed number of shares authorized for issuance. It is not an "evergreen" plan;

      No more than 1,000,000 shares in the aggregate may be awarded as restricted stock, RSUs, unrestricted grants of shares or other full-value awards;

      The period of restriction for restricted stock and RSUs, if time-based, may not be less than three years and, if based on performance objectives, may not be less than one year; and

      The EIP is intended to restrict the "recycling" of shares, so shares exchanged or withheld to pay the purchase or exercise price of an award or to satisfy tax withholding obligations count against the numerical limits of the EIP.

        As of January     , 2009, the fair market value of a share of our common stock was $            .

Share Reserve

Shares originally authorized under the EIP (including the remaining shares under the 2002 Stock Option Plan) on March 6, 2006 (adoption date)

3,586,216

Shares granted (less available cancellations) and shares expired from March 6, 2006 through December 1, 2008) under the EIP

3,418,138

Remaining shares available for grant as of December 1, 2008 (and estimated to be available on February 25, 2009) under the EIP

168,078

Additional shares being requested under the amendment of the EIP

2,500,000

Total shares available for grant under the amended EIP

2,668,078

        As of the end of fiscal 2008, we had 4,763,048 options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $18.90 and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 5.5 years.

        If the amendment of the EIP is approved, the aggregate number of shares of our common stock that will be available for issuance under the EIP would increase to 2,668,078 shares, based on the estimates set forth above. If awards granted under the EIP are forfeited or terminate before being exercised, then the shares underlying those awards will again become available for awards under the EIP.

        As indicated above, no more than 1,000,000 shares in the aggregate may be awarded as restricted stock, RSUs, unrestricted grants of shares or other full-value awards under the EIP. No participant in the EIP may be granted awards during any fiscal year with respect to more than 1,000,000 shares.

        In the event of any dividend or distribution payable in shares, or any stock split, reverse stock split, combination or reclassification of shares, the Compensation Committee will make appropriate adjustments to the number of shares and kind of shares or securities issuable under the EIP (on both an aggregate and per-participant basis). In addition, appropriate adjustments will be made to each outstanding award, to the award limit set forth in the preceding paragraph, and to the exercise price of outstanding options and stock appreciation rights.

Administration

        The Compensation Committee administers the EIP, and has complete discretion, subject to the provisions of the EIP, to select the employees and other participants to receive awards under the EIP and determine the type, size and terms of the awards to be made to each individual selected. The Compensation Committee will also determine the time when the awards will be granted and the duration of any applicable exercise and vesting period, including the criteria for exercisability and vesting.

Eligibility and Types of Awards under the EIP

        The EIP permits the granting of stock options, restricted stock, RSUs and SARs. Our employees (including employee directors and executive officers), non-employee directors and consultants are eligible



to participate in the EIP. As of December 1, 2008, approximately 9,200 employees (including employee directors and executive officers) and six non-employee directors were eligible to participate in the EIP.

Options

        The Compensation Committee may grant nonqualified stock options or incentive stock options under the EIP, and may provide for time-based vesting or vesting upon satisfaction of performance goals and/or other conditions. Unless otherwise provided by the Compensation Committee, stock options become exercisable in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided that the recipient's service has not terminated. The stock option exercise price is established by the Compensation Committee and must be at least 100% of the per share fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Repricing of stock options is prohibited unless stockholder approval is obtained. Unless the Compensation Committee provides for earlier expiration, stock options will expire eight years after the date of grant. Unless otherwise provided by the Compensation Committee, unvested stock options will expire upon termination of the optionee's service with us, and vested stock options will expire three months following a termination for any reason other than death or disability, and 12 months following a termination for death or disability.

        The exercise price must be paid at the time the shares are purchased. Consistent with applicable laws, regulations and rules, payment of the exercise price of a stock option may be made in cash, by surrendering or attesting to previously acquired shares of our common stock, or by any other method that the Compensation Committee deems appropriate.

Restricted Stock

        The Compensation Committee may award restricted stock under the EIP and determine the number of shares associated with each award. Unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee, participants are not required to pay any consideration to us at the time of award. The Compensation Committee may determine the number of shares covered by each restricted stock award, and may provide for time-based vesting or vesting upon satisfaction of performance goals and/or other conditions. The period of restriction, if time-based, may not be less than three years, and if performance-based, may not be less than one year. When the restricted stock award conditions are satisfied, then the participant is vested in the shares and has complete ownership of the shares. If a participant's termination of service occurs before the end of the period of restriction, or any performance objectives are not achieved by the end of the applicable measurement period, then we have the right to repurchase unvested shares from the participant at their original issuance price or other stated or formula price (or to require forfeiture of such shares if issued at no cost).

RSUs

        The Compensation Committee may award RSUs under the EIP. Participants are not required to pay any consideration to us at the time of grant of a RSU. The Compensation Committee may determine the number of shares covered by each RSU award, and may provide for time-based vesting or vesting upon satisfaction of performance goals and/or other conditions. The period of restriction, if time-based, may not be less than three years and, if performance-based, may not be less than one year. When the participant satisfies the vesting conditions of the RSU award, we will deliver to the participant the number of shares specified in the award, or cash equal to the fair market value of the underlying shares, to settle the vested RSUs. If a participant's termination of service occurs before the end of the period of restriction, or any performance objectives are not achieved by the end of the applicable measurement period, then the RSUs granted under the award will be forfeited.


SARs

        The Compensation Committee may grant SARs under the EIP, and determine the number of shares covered by each SAR. The Compensation Committee may provide for time-based vesting or vesting upon satisfaction of performance goals and/or other conditions. Unless otherwise provided by the Compensation Committee, SARs become exercisable in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant, provided that the recipient's service has not terminated. The SAR base price is established by the Compensation Committee and must be at least 100% of the per share fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Unless the Compensation Committee provides for earlier expiration, SARs will expire eight years after the date of grant. Unless otherwise provided by the Compensation Committee, unvested SARs will expire upon termination of the participant's service with us and vested SARs will expire three months following a termination for any reason other than death or disability, and 12 months following a termination for death or disability.

        Upon exercise of a SAR, the participant will receive payment from us in an amount determined by multiplying (a) the difference between (i) the fair market value of a share on the date of exercise and (ii) the exercise price times (b) the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised. SARs must be paid in shares of our common stock.

Performance Goals

        Awards under the EIP may be made subject to performance conditions as well as time-vesting conditions. Such performance conditions may be established and administered in accordance with the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code for awards intended to qualify as "performance-based compensation" thereunder. To the extent that performance conditions under the EIP are applied to awards intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code, such performance conditions must utilize one or more objective measurable performance goals as determined by the Compensation Committee based upon one or more factors, including, but not limited to: (i) achieving a target level of revenue and/or revenue, net of subcontractor costs; (ii) achieving a target level of income from operations; (iii) achieving a target level of net income; (iv) achieving a target level of earnings per share; (v) achieving a target return on our capital, assets or stockholders' equity; (vi) maintaining or achieving a target level of appreciation in our stock price; (vii) achieving or maintaining a stock price that meets or exceeds the performance of stock market indices or other benchmarks; (viii) achieving a level of stock price, earnings or income performance that meets or exceeds performance in comparable areas of peer companies; (ix) achieving specified cost reductions; (x) achieving improvements in collection of outstanding accounts receivable or reductions in write-offs; (xi) achieving a target days sales outstanding level; and (xii) achieving a target level of cash flow from operations.

Change of Control

        Unless otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement, outstanding stock options, restricted stock, RSUs and SARs will vest and become immediately exercisable or payable in full in the event of a change of control, which generally consists of one or more of the following events:

      An acquisition by any person of beneficial ownership of securities representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of our voting securities (on one date or during any 12-month period);

      The consummation of a merger, reorganization or consolidation, if our stockholders (together with any trustee or fiduciary acquiring securities under any benefit plan) do not own more than 50% of the combined voting power of the merged company's then-outstanding securities (other than a recapitalization in which no person acquires more than 50% of the combined voting power of our outstanding securities);

      During any two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the board cease to constitute at least a majority of the board (excluding any board member whose appointment is approved by at least a majority of the then-incumbent directors, other than in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest); or

      A sale of all or substantially all of our assets (other than a sale to an entity in which our stockholders own 50% or more of the voting securities of such entity).

Amendment and Termination

        The Board of Directors may amend the EIP at any time and for any reason, provided that any such amendment will be subject to stockholder approval to the extent stockholder approval is required by applicable laws, regulations or rules. The EIP will terminate on December 29, 2000, providesthe earliest to occur of (i) the date that is ten years after our stockholders approve the EIP; (ii) the date on which all shares available for issuance under the grantingEIP have been issued as fully vested shares; or (iii) the date determined by the Board. The termination or amendment of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options andthe EIP will not impair the rights or obligations of any participant under any award previously made under the EIP without the participant's consent.

        The summary of the EIP provided above is a summary of the principal features of the EIP. This summary, however, does not purport to purchase restricted stock (as described below). The Planbe a complete description of all of the provisions of the EIP. It is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the EIP, which is attached to this Proxy Statement as Annex BB.

New Plan Benefits

        All awards to directors, executive officers, employees and consultants are made at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. Therefore, the benefits and amounts that will be received or allocated under the amended Equity Stock Incentive Plan are not determinable at this time. The following table is for illustrative purposes only and provides certain summary information concerning equity awards made in fiscal 2008.

Name and Principal Position
 Number of
Options
Granted
 Average Per
Share
Exercise
Price of
Options
 Number of
Shares of
Restricted
Stock
Granted
 

Dan L. Batrack
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

  40,000  23.68  10,000 

David W. King
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  27,500  23.68  5,000 

Sam L. Box(1)
President

  27,500  23.68  5,000 

Donald I. Rogers, Jr.
Senior Vice President and President of Remediation and Construction Management

  18,500  23.68  3,700 

Douglas G. Smith,
Senior Vice President and President of Engineering and Architecture Services

  21,400  23.68  24,300 

Executive Officer Group

  254,350  23.68  71,600 

Non-Employee Director Group

  64,750  20.11  12,500(2)

Non-Executive Officer Employee Group

  646,000  23.62   

(1)
As of October 3, 2008, Mr. Box was re-assigned to the position of Vice President of Project Risk Management.

(2)
5,000 of these shares were awarded to Mr. Albert E. Smith, our former Chairman, while he served as an executive officer.

Federal Income Tax Consequences

        The following is a brief summary of the federal income tax consequences applicable to awards granted under the EIP based on federal income tax laws in effect on the date of this Proxy Statement.

        This summary is not intended to be exhaustive and does not address all matters which may be relevant to a particular participant based on his or her specific circumstances. The summary expressly does not discuss the income tax laws of any state, municipality or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction, or the gift, estate, excise (including the rules applicable to deferred compensation under Code Section 409A) or other tax laws other than federal income tax law. The following is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purposes of avoiding taxpayer penalties. Because individual circumstances may vary, we advise all participants to consult their own tax advisors concerning the tax implications of awards granted under the EIP.

        A recipient of a stock option or SAR will not have taxable income upon the grant of the stock option or SAR. For nonstatutory stock options and SARs, the participant will recognize ordinary income upon exercise in an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value of the shares and the exercise price on the date of exercise. Any gain or loss recognized upon any later disposition of the shares generally will be a capital gain or loss.

        The acquisition of shares upon exercise of an incentive stock option will not result in any taxable income to the participant, except, possibly, for purposes of the alternative minimum tax. The gain or loss recognized by the participant on a later sale or other disposition of such shares will either be long-term capital gain or loss or ordinary income, depending upon whether the participant holds the shares for the legally-required period (currently two years from the date of grant and one year from the date of exercise). If the shares are not held for the legally-required period, the participant will recognize ordinary income equal to the lesser of (i) the difference between the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise and the exercise price, or (ii) the difference between the sales price and the exercise price.

        For stock grant awards, unless vested or the participant elects to be taxed at the time of grant, the participant will not have taxable income upon the grant, but upon vesting will recognize ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the shares at the time of vesting less the amount paid for such shares (if any). Any gain or loss recognized upon any later disposition of the shares generally will be a capital gain or loss.

        A participant is not deemed to receive any taxable income at the time an award of RSUs is granted. When vested RSUs (and dividend equivalents, if any) are settled and distributed, the participant will recognize ordinary income equal to the amount of cash and/or the fair market value of shares received less the amount paid for such RSUs (if any).

        At the discretion of the Compensation Committee, the EIP allows a participant to satisfy his or her tax withholding requirements under federal and state tax laws in connection with the exercise or receipt of an award by electing to have shares withheld, and/or by delivering to us already-owned shares of our common stock.

        If the participant is an employee or former employee, the amount the participant recognizes as ordinary income in connection with an award is subject to withholding taxes (generally not applicable to incentive stock options) and we are allowed a tax deduction equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the participant, provided that Code Section 162(m) contains special rules regarding the federal income tax deductibility of compensation paid to our Chief Executive Officer and to the other covered employees under Code Section 162(m). The general rule is that annual compensation paid to any of these specified executives will be deductible only to the extent that it does not exceed $1,000,000.



However, we can preserve the deductibility of certain compensation in excess of $1,000,000 if such compensation qualifies as "performance-based compensation" by complying with certain conditions imposed by the Code Section 162(m) rules (including the establishment of a maximum number of shares with respect to which awards may be granted to any one employee during one fiscal year) and if the material terms of such compensation are disclosed to and approved by the stockholders (e.g., see Performance Goals above). Because of the fact-based nature of the performance-based compensation exception under Code Section 162(m) and the limited availability of binding guidance thereunder, we cannot guarantee that the awards under the EIP will qualify for exemption.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

        The following table provides information as of September 28, 2008 with respect to the shares of our common stock that may be issued under our existing equity compensation plans under which awards may be granted. All of our existing plans have been approved by our stockholders. All of our employees are eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the EIP.

 
 A B C 
 
 Number of Securities to
be Issued Upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options(1)
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
 Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in
Column A)
 

Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Stockholders(2)

  4,763,048 $18.90  3,506,478(3)

(1)
Excludes purchase rights currently accruing under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase right period that commenced on January 1, 2009 and ends on December 31, 2009.

(2)
Consists of the EIP, the 2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Does not include shares we are proposing to add to the EIP pursuant to Proposal No. 3.

(3)
As of September 28, 2008, an aggregate of 1,225,619 shares, 166,000 shares and 2,114,859 shares of common stock were available for issuance under the EIP, the 2003 Outside Director Stock Option Plan and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, respectively.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

        The Board of Directors recommends that the stockholders voteFOR the approval of the amendment of the Tetra Tech, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan.



PROPOSAL NO. 4

APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

        We are requesting that stockholders approve the Tetra Tech, Inc. Executive Compensation Plan ("ECP"), which was adopted by the Board on November 10, 2008, subject to stockholder approval with respect to current and future covered employees ("covered employees") under Code Section 162(m), and executive officers within the meaning of Rule3b-7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Purpose of the Request for Approval

        The Board believes that a well designed incentive compensation plan for our executive officers is a significant factor in improving our operating and financial performance, thereby enhancing stockholder value. Important elements of such a plan include:

      Objective, measurable factors bearing on reported financial results and other metrics as the basis for any payments made under the ECP; and

      Administrative oversight of the plan by the Compensation Committee.

        The Board also believes that all amounts paid pursuant to such a plan should be deductible by us as a business expense. Code Section 162(m) limits the deductibility of bonuses paid to our Chief Executive Officer and certain other executive officers, unless the plan under which they are paid meets specified criteria, including stockholder approval.

        Briefly, to ensure performance-based bonuses are fully deductible, Code Section 162(m) requires:

      Bonuses to be paid pursuant to an objective formula;

      Certification by the Compensation Committee that the performance goals in the formula have been satisfied; and

      That our stockholders have approved the material terms of the ECP, which include the eligible participants and the individual bonus limit.

        The Board believes the adoption of the ECP to be in the best interest of stockholders and recommends approval with respect to covered employees and executive officers. If the ECP is not approved by our stockholders, bonuses will not be paid to covered employees or executive officers under the ECP.

Purpose of the ECP

        The purpose of the ECP is to motivate and reward eligible employees by making a portion of their cash compensation dependent on the achievement of certain objective performance goals related to our performance. In accordance with our compensation policy that cash compensation should vary with company performance, a substantial part of each executive's total cash compensation may be tied to performance by way of performance-based bonuses under the ECP.

        Because of the fact-based nature of the performance-based compensation exception under Code Section 162(m) and the limited availability of binding guidance thereunder, we cannot guarantee that the awards under the ECP to covered employees will qualify for exemption under Code Section 162(m). However, our intention and that of the Compensation Committee is to administer the EIP in compliance with Code Section 162(m) with respect to covered employees or participants who may become covered employees. If any provision of the ECP does not comply with the requirements of Code Section 162(m), then such provision will be construed or deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such requirements. With respect to all other participants, the ECP may be operated without regard to the constraints of Code Section 162(m).


Participants

        Individuals eligible for ECP awards are our executive officers, as designated by the Compensation Committee each plan year. Accordingly, each executive officer who remains employed by us in fiscal 2009 has an interest in Proposal No. 4. The number of executive officers who will participate in the ECP and the amount of ECP awards are not presently determinable.

Administration

        The ECP will be administered by the Compensation Committee, which will have the authority to interpret the ECP, to establish performance targets and to establish the amounts of awards payable under the ECP. The Compensation Committee may delegate, in whole or in part, its administrative authority with respect to the ECP, other than such delegation as would jeopardize compliance with Code Section 162(m).

Maximum Bonus and Payout Criteria

        Bonus payments under the ECP may be made in cash only. The actual amount of future bonus payments under the ECP is not presently determinable. However, the ECP provides that the amount of any award that can be paid under the ECP to any participant during any plan year may not exceed (i) 2.5% of our net income for that plan year in the case of our Chief Executive Officer; and (ii) 1.25% of our net income for that plan year in the case of any other executive officer participating in the plan for that plan year. For purposes of the ECP, "net income" means our net income as set forth in our audited financial statements. The Compensation Committee has the right to specify any adjustments that may be taken into account in determining our net income for any plan year, such as the exclusion of (i) the dilutive effects of acquisitions or joint ventures; (ii) restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (iii) the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting standards; (iv) the impact of any "extraordinary items" as determined by generally accepted accounting principles; and (v) any other unusual, non-recurring gain or loss or other extraordinary item. However, the Compensation Committee must specify such adjustments to net income in writing within 90 days after the beginning of a plan year.

        The Compensation Committee has the discretion to determine the conditions, restrictions or other limitations, in accordance with the ECP and Code Section 162(m), on the payment of awards to participants. Further the Compensation Committee has the discretion to reduce the amount payable under the ECP in accordance with any standards contained in the ECP or on any other basis; provided, that neither the Compensation Committee nor the Board may increase the maximum amount payable under the ECP.

Payment of Awards

        The payment of a bonus for a plan year requires the participant to be employed by us as of the date the bonus is paid. However, the Compensation Committee may make exceptions to this requirement in the case of retirement, death, disability or other circumstances. Prior to the payment of any bonus under the ECP, the Compensation Committee must make a determination, certified in writing, that the payment is consistent with the restrictions set forth in the ECP. The payment of bonuses under the ECP must be made in cash and occur within a reasonable period of time after the end of the plan year to which the award relates. Payment of bonuses under the ECP may also be deferred for payment at a future date under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Plan (see the "Nonqualified Deferred Compensation—Fiscal 2008" table below).

Term and Amendment of ECP

        The ECP is effective with respect to our operations for the plan year beginning September 29, 2008, contingent upon approval by our stockholders at our 2009 annual meeting. The ECP does not have a fixed termination date and may be terminated by the Compensation Committee at any time, provided that such



termination will not affect the payment of any award accrued prior to the time of termination. The Compensation Committee may amend or suspend and reinstate the ECP at any time, provided that any such amendment or reinstatement shall be subject to stockholder approval if required by Code Section 162(m), or any other applicable laws, rules or regulations.

        The summary of the ECP provided above is a summary of the principal features of the ECP. This summary, however, does not purport to be a complete description of all of the provisions of the ECP. It is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the ECP, which is attached to this Proxy Statement as Annex C.

New Plan Benefits

        All awards to executive officers are based on actual performance during fiscal 2009 and are made at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. Therefore, the benefits and amounts that will be received or allocated under the ECP are not determinable at this time. The following table is for illustrative purposes only and provides certain summary information concerning maximum dollar amounts of bonus plan benefits that would have hypothetically been payable under the ECP if it had been in effect in fiscal 2008. As such, these hypothetical maximum amounts are not necessarily indicative of the amounts, if any, that will be paid under the ECP for fiscal 2009 performance.

Name and Principal Position
Maximum Dollar
Value ($)

Dan L. Batrack
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

1,522,650

David W. King
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


761,325

Sam L. Box(1)
President


761,325

Donald I. Rogers, Jr.
Senior Vice President and President of Remediation and Construction Management


761,325

Douglas G. Smith,
Senior Vice President and President of Engineering and Architecture Services


761,325

Executive Officer Group


9,897,225

Non-Executive Director Group


Non-Executive Officer Employee Group



(1)
As of October 3, 2008, Mr. Box was re-assigned to the position of Vice President of Project Risk Management.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

        The Board of Directors recommends that the stockholders voteFOR the approval of the adoption of the Tetra Tech, Inc. Executive Compensation Plan with respect to our executive officers.



PROPOSAL NO. 5

RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

General

        We are asking our stockholders to ratify the Audit Committee's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2009 fiscal year. In the event the stockholders fail to ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider this appointment. Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee determines that such a change would be in our and our stockholders' best interests.

        PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has audited our consolidated financial statements annually since our 2004 fiscal year. Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are expected to be present at the annual meeting, and will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so. It is also expected that those representatives will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

        The following is a summary of the fees billed or expected to be billed to us by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for professional services rendered for the fiscal years ended September 28, 2008 and September 30, 2007:

Fee Category
 Fiscal
2008 Fees
 Fiscal
2007 Fees
 

Audit Fees

 $2,221,849 $2,547,400 

Audit-Related Fees

  12,900  601,397 

Tax Fees

  52,200  64,622 

All Other Fees

  3,000  3,000 
      

Total Fees

 $2,289,949 $3,216,419 
      

         Audit Fees.    Consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for the integrated audit of our consolidated financial statements and of our internal control over financial reporting, for review of the interim consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports, and for services that are normally provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

         Audit-Related Fees.    In fiscal 2008, these fees were related to an accounting consultation. In fiscal 2007, these fees were for audit services of certain subsidiary financial statements, due diligence services related to certain acquisitions and consultations regarding accounting for certain contractual arrangements with customers.

         Tax Fees.    Consists of fees billed for professional services for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. These services include assistance regarding federal, state and international tax compliance, assistance with tax reporting requirements and audit compliance, mergers and acquisitions tax compliance, and tax advice on international and state tax matters. None of these services were provided under contingent fee arrangements.

         All Other Fees.    These fees were associated with an annual license fee on software in assisting management in performing technical research.


Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

        The Audit Committee's policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, subject to limited discretionary authority granted to our Chief Executive Officer. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The Audit Committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis.

Recommendation of the Board of Directors

        The Board of Directors recommends that the stockholders voteFOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2009 fiscal year.



OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

        The following table sets forth information known to us with respect to beneficial ownership of our common stock at December 1, 2008 by:

      All those persons known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of our common stock;

      Each director and nominee;

      Our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the three most high compensated executive officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) named in the table entitled "Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2008" below (the "named executive officers"); and

      All directors and executive officers as a group.

        Beneficial ownership is determined under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, to our knowledge the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned. The number of shares beneficially owned by each person or group as of December 1, 2008 includes shares of common stock that such person or group had the right to acquire on or within 60 days after December 1, 2008, including, but not limited to, upon the exercise of options. References to options in the footnotes of the table below include only options to purchase shares that were exercisable on or within 60 days after December 1, 2008. For each individual and group included in the table below, percentage ownership is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by such person or group by the sum of the 59,944,907 shares of common stock outstanding on December 1, 2008 plus the number of shares of common stock that such person or group had the right to acquire on or within 60 days after December 1, 2008. Unless otherwise stated, the business address of each of our directors, nominees and executive officers listed in the table below is c/o Tetra Tech, Inc., 3475 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107.

Name of Beneficial Owner
 Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
 Percentage
Owned
 

Invesco Ltd.(1)

  6,069,555  10.1 

Pictet Asset Management SA(2)

  4,470,100  7.5 

Jeffrey L. Gendell(3)

  4,111,627  6.7 

Ziff Asset Management, L.P.(4)

  3,551,874  5.9 

Barclays Global Investors, NA(5)

  3,004,311  5.0 

Dan L. Batrack(6)

  244,165  * 

Sam W. Box(7)

  162,540  * 

Hugh M. Grant(8)

  45,600  * 

Patrick C. Haden(9)

  19,100  * 

David W. King(10)

  97,362  * 

J. Christopher Lewis(11)

  96,998  * 

Donald I. Rogers, Jr.(12)

  65,229  * 

Albert E. Smith(13)

  146,613  * 

Douglas G. Smith(14)

  54,785  * 

J. Kenneth Thompson(15)

  6,600  * 

Richard H. Truly(16)

  27,100  * 

All directors and executive officers as a group (19 persons)(17)

  1,635,287  2.7%

*
Less than 1%

(1)
All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G, dated as of February 9, 2008, jointly filed by AIM Advisors, Inc., AIM Capital Management, Inc., PowerShares Capital Mgmt Ireland LTD, PowerShares Capital Management LLC, Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc. and Invesco National Trust Company. The address of these entities is 1360 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

(2)
All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G/A, dated as of January 9, 2008, filed by Pictet Asset Management SA. The address of this entity is 60 Route Des Acacias, Geneva 73, Switzerland CH-12 11.

(3)
All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G/A, dated as of February 12, 2008, jointly filed by Tontine Overseas Associates, L.L.C., Tontine Capital Partners, L.P., Tontine Capital Management, L.L.C., Tontine Partners, L.P., Tontine Management, L.L.C. and Jeffrey L. Gendell. The address of these entities and individual is 55 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

(4)
All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G, dated as of February 13, 2008, jointly filed by Ziff Asset Management, L.P., PBK Holdings, Inc., ZBI Equities, L.L.C. and Philip B. Korsant. The address of these entities and individual is 283 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.

(5)
All information regarding share ownership is taken from and furnished in reliance upon the Schedule 13G, dated as of January 10, 2008, jointly filed by Barclays Global Investors, NA, Barclays Global Fund Advisors, Barclays Global Investors, Ltd., Barclays Global Investors Japan Trust and Banking Company Limited, Barclays Global Investors Japan Limited, Barclays Global Investors Canada Limited, Barclays Global Investors Australia Limited and Barclays Global Investors (Deutschland) AG. The address of these entities is 45 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.

(6)
Includes options to purchase 153,700 shares.

(7)
Includes options to purchase 130,625 shares.

(8)
Includes options to purchase 42,500 shares.

(9)
Includes options to purchase 16,000 shares. The business address of Mr. Haden is c/o Riordan, Lewis & Haden, 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

(10)
Includes options to purchase 83,125 shares.

(11)
Includes options to purchase 65,380 shares. The business address of Mr. Lewis is c/o Riordan, Lewis & Haden, 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 850, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

(12)
Includes options to purchase 52,425 shares.

(13)
Includes options to purchase 123,355 shares.

(14)
Includes options to purchase 26,308 shares and 4,928 shares held in trust.

(15)
Includes options to purchase 2,500 shares. The business address of Mr. Thompson is 1120 Huffman Rd., Suite 24 PMB203, Anchorage, AK 99515.

(16)
Includes options to purchase 24,000 shares.

(17)
Includes options to purchase 1,296,849 shares.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

        Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act requires our executive officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. These persons are required to provide us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on our review of these forms and written representations from the executive officers and directors, we believe that all Section 16(a) filing requirements were met during fiscal 2008, other than late filings by the non-employee directors with respect to their initial restricted stock awards due to administrative error, and a late filing by Craig Christensen, Vice President, with respect to a stock transaction due to administrative error. These reports were promptly filed upon discovery that reports covering such transactions were not filed on time.



EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

        This discussion describes Tetra Tech's compensation program for the five named executive officers, namely Tetra Tech's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and the three most highly compensated executive officers (other than the CEO and CFO) in fiscal 2008.

        In this section, we will first cover Tetra Tech's compensation philosophy and objectives, the cornerstone of which is pay for performance. Next, we will review the process the Compensation Committee follows in deciding how to compensate Tetra Tech's named executive officers and provide a brief overview of the components of Tetra Tech's compensation program. Finally, we will engage in a discussion and analysis of the Compensation Committee's specific decisions about the compensation of the named executive officers for fiscal 2008.

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

        Tetra Tech's executive compensation program is overseen by its Compensation Committee. The basic responsibility of the Compensation Committee is to review the performance and development of Tetra Tech's management in achieving corporate goals and objectives, and to assure that Tetra Tech's executive officers are compensated effectively in a manner consistent with Tetra Tech's strategy, competitive practice, sound corporate governance principles and stockholder interests. The Compensation Committee believes that the compensation programs for Tetra Tech's named executive officers should attract, motivate and retain talented executives responsible for Tetra Tech's success within a framework that rewards performance. Within this overall philosophy, the Compensation Committee adopted an Executive Compensation Policy that is designed to:

      Align the interests of executive officers with those of Tetra Tech's stockholders;

      Attract, motivate, reward and retain top level executives upon whom, in large part, the success of Tetra Tech depends;

      Be competitive with compensation programs for companies of similar size and complexity with which Tetra Tech competes for executive talent, including direct competitors (the "Peer Companies");

      Provide compensation based upon the short-term and long-term performance of both the individual executive and Tetra Tech; and

      Strengthen the relationship between pay and performance by emphasizing variable, at risk compensation that is dependent upon the successful achievement of specified corporate and individual goals.

        The core of Tetra Tech's executive compensation policy is to pay for performance. There are three major components of the compensation of our named executive officers: base salary, variable cash incentive awards, and long-term, equity-based incentive awards. The weighting among the three major components is structured toward the two performance-based components. Consistent with this philosophy, no executive officer has an employment agreement with guaranteed bonuses, special pension arrangements, above-market interest on deferred compensation or severance, although executive officers do have change of control agreements as described under "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" below.

Compensation Process

        In its process for deciding how to compensate Tetra Tech's named executive officers, the Compensation Committee considers the competitive market data provided by an independent consultant,



The Analytical Consulting Companies ("Analytical Consulting"), and Tetra Tech's human resources staff. For purposes of evaluating competitive practices, Analytical Consulting identified criteria to select a list of 21 companies that comprised the Peer Companies. The Peer Companies consisted of major engineering and consulting companies, which had a median gross revenue of $2.9 billion. For fiscal 2008, the Peer Companies were as follows:

AECOM Technology Corporation

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Arcadis US

Kleinfelder Engineering

Black & Veatch Corporation

M.A. Mortenson Company

Burns & Roe Enterprises, Inc.

Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.

Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.

Parsons Corporation

CH2M Hill Companies Ltd.

Perini Corporation

Fluor Corporation

The Shaw Group Inc.

Foster Wheeler Corporation

Stantec Inc.

Granite Construction

Turner Construction Company

HDR, Inc.

URS Corporation

ICF International, Inc.

        For competitive benchmarking purposes, the positions and compensation levels of Tetra Tech's named executive officers were compared to those of their counterparts at the Peer Companies for guidance in determining base salaries, annual cash incentives and total cash compensation. In making its annual compensation decisions for all named executive officers, the Compensation Committee considered the value of each item of compensation that the executives are eligible for, both separately and in the aggregate.

        The Compensation Committee retains and does not delegate any of its exclusive power to determine all matters of executive compensation and benefits, although the Compensation Committee does consider the compensation and benefit proposals made by the CEO. Further, the Compensation Committee considers the input received from the Audit Committee with respect to the CFO. The Compensation Committee reports to the Board of Directors on the major items covered at each Compensation Committee meeting.

        In determining executive compensation, the Compensation Committee also considers, among other factors, the possible tax consequences to Tetra Tech and to its executives. To maintain maximum flexibility in designing compensation programs, the Compensation Committee, while considering tax deductibility as one of its factors in determining compensation, will not limit compensation to those levels or types of compensation that are intended to be deductible. Of course, the Compensation Committee will consider alternative forms of compensation, consistent with its compensation goals, which preserve deductibility. In this regard, in November 2008, the Compensation Committee implemented the Tetra Tech, Inc. Executive Compensation Plan ("ECP"), which Tetra Tech's stockholders are being asked to approve at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (see Proposal No. 4), with respect to current and future executive officers, and to "covered employees" under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) ("Section 162(m)"). The Compensation Committee also awards shares of restricted stock under Tetra Tech's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan ("EIP"), the vesting of which is based on the achievement of growth in Tetra Tech's earnings per share. The cash incentive awards to be paid under the ECP and the restricted stock awarded under the EIP are intended to comply with the exception for performance-based compensation under Section 162(m).

        The Compensation Committee considers the accounting consequences to Tetra Tech and the impact on stockholder dilution related to different compensation decisions; however, neither of these factors by themselves will compel a particular compensation decision.


        The Compensation Committee annually grants long-term, equity-based incentive awards to executive officers under the EIP after the close of the prior fiscal year and the review and evaluation of each executive officer's performance. The Compensation Committee's policy is to grant these equity awards following the public release of Tetra Tech's fourth quarter and fiscal year results.

        The goal of Tetra Tech's long-term, equity-based incentive awards is to align the interests of named executive officers with stockholders and to provide each named executive officer with an incentive to manage Tetra Tech from the perspective of an owner with an equity stake in the business. The Compensation Committee determines the size of the long-term, equity-based incentives according to each named executive officer's position with Tetra Tech and sets a level it considers appropriate to create a meaningful opportunity for reward predicated on increasing stockholder value. In addition to the appropriate benchmarking and consideration of the competitive market data, the Compensation Committee takes into account an individual's performance history, the CEO's recommendations for awards other than his own, and the value of existing vested and unvested outstanding equity awards. The relative weight given to each of these factors varies among individuals at the Compensation Committee's discretion.

Compensation Components

        The three material elements of Tetra Tech's executive officer compensation continue to be: (i) base salary, (ii) variable cash incentive awards, and (iii) long-term, equity-based incentive awards. Based on data gathered by Analytical Consulting and Tetra Tech's human resources staff, and as described in greater detail below, the Compensation Committee decided that for retention purposes it would provide the following compensation for named executive officers; (i) base salaries at or below the mean of Peer Companies; and (ii) annual cash bonuses and long-term, equity-based incentive awards that are targeted at or above the mean of the Peer Companies. This philosophy reflects the Compensation Committee's commitment that a majority of the named executive officers' total compensation continues to be comprised of performance-based incentives and an increase in stockholder value. As reflected in the "Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2008" below, for the named executive officers other than the CEO in fiscal 2008, between 52% and 60% of actual total compensation was performance-based. For the CEO in fiscal 2008, 75% of actual total compensation was performance-based. None of Tetra Tech's named executive officers have employment agreements, guaranteed bonuses, supplemental executive retirement plans or cash severance arrangements, other than in connection with a change of control.

         Base Salary.    The Compensation Committee has consistently set annual base salaries for the named executive officers in the context of providing competitive total compensation that is performance-based. Based on the Peer Company data, the Compensation Committee concluded that base salaries have been generally consistent with or trailed mean competitive practice. Accordingly, the Compensation Committee adjusted the annual base salaries of the named executive officers for fiscal 2008, to more closely align the base salaries with the market means of the Peer Companies, while taking into account the period of time the executive officers had been in their respective positions and their responsibilities and their historical performance. Effective November 17, 2007, the annual base salaries for the named executive officers were increased as follows: David W. King from $390,000 to $402,000 (3.1%); Sam W. Box from $445,000 to $460,000 (3.4%); Donald I. Rogers, Jr. from $325,000 to $335,000 (3.1%); and Douglas G. Smith from $290,000 to $315,000 (8.6%).

        After the end of fiscal 2008, the Compensation Committee made an annual adjustment to the annual base salaries of the named executive officers, other than Mr. Box, to more closely align them with the market means of the Peer Companies, as reflected in the Analytical Consulting report, again taking into account the period of time in their respective positions and their responsibilities and performance. Effective November 15, 2008, the annual base salaries for the affected named executive officers increased as follows: Mr. King, to $416,000; Mr. Rogers, to $341,700; and Mr. Smith, to $322,875. Their percentage increases were 3.5%, 2.0% and 2.5%, respectively. These adjustments allow for continued emphasis on pay



for performance with better external competitive alignment and internal equity in relation to other Tetra Tech executives. Mr. Box's salary was not increased because, as of October 3, 2008, Mr. Box was re-assigned from the office of President to the position of Vice President of Project Risk Management.

        For details regarding the CEO's base salary, please see the "CEO Compensation" section below.

         Variable Cash Incentive Awards.    The Compensation Committee believes that a significant portion of the annual cash compensation of each named executive officer should be in the form of variable cash incentive pay. The pay philosophy is to target annual cash compensation at the mean of the Peer Companies, with the opportunity to earn annual incentives in excess of that level based on achieving performance superior to the objectives the Compensation Committee has determined to reward. Annual cash incentives are paid to reward achievement of specified operating, financial, strategic and individual measures and goals that will contribute to stockholder value creation over time.

        The annual cash incentive awards for the named executive officers for fiscal 2008 were determined under Tetra Tech's Executive Compensation Policy with reference to Tetra Tech's achievement of its corporate objectives for fiscal 2008, established financial performance criteria and the executive's individual contribution. The financial performance goals are consistent with the goals that were set forth in Tetra Tech's fiscal 2008 Annual Operating Plan, as approved by the Board of Directors.

        The cash awards under the Executive Compensation Policy are calculated by multiplying annual base salary at fiscal year-end by the individual's target award percentage multiplied by a corporate performance factor ("CPF") and an individual performance factor ("IPF"), as follows:

BONUS = BASE × TARGET × CPF × IPF

        The CPF, determined by the Compensation Committee following a recommendation by the CEO, has a range of 0 to 1.4 with a target of 1.0 based on achievement of key performance and financial objectives. The CPF for the President and CFO reflects the performance of Tetra Tech on a consolidated basis, while the CPF for the Senior Vice Presidents/Group Presidents reflects the contribution of the executive's specific group to Tetra Tech. The Compensation Committee may elect to "zero" the CPF if Tetra Tech's results are significantly below expected targets or a manageable event negatively and severely impacted stockholder value.

        The IPF, determined by the Compensation Committee following a recommendation by the CEO, has a range of 0 to 1.2 with a target of 1.0 for expected contribution level. The IPF for the CFO is determined jointly by the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, giving strong consideration to the Audit Committee's assessment of the strength of Tetra Tech's internal financial controls and the accuracy and appropriateness of its financial reporting. The minimum performance threshold is 0.6; achievement of less than 60% in either the CPF or IPF results in the elimination of the bonus.

        Notwithstanding the above, the Compensation Committee has the discretion to adjust specific performance bonus amounts when deemed to be in the interests of the stockholders.

        For fiscal 2008, a target award was established for each participating named executive officer. The following table sets forth the target award percentage and the maximum of fiscal 2008 base salary for each named executive officer under the Executive Compensation Policy. The minimum for each named executive officer is zero.

Named Executive Officer
 Target (%) Maximum (%) 

David W. King

  55  92.4 

Sam W. Box

  55  92.4 

Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

  50  84.0 

Douglas G. Smith

  50  84.0 

        Actual awards, calculated as described in the preceding paragraph, are based on the extent to which Tetra Tech achieves its corporate objectives and financial performance goals and an assessment of each executive's individual contribution. An executive's contribution includes his or her leadership at Tetra Tech in the executive's area of responsibility, strategic planning and implementation, and innovation.

        For purposes of determining the fiscal 2008 CPF for Messrs. King and Box, the Compensation Committee reviewed Tetra Tech's actual fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog, compared to actual fiscal 2007 and target fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog. For each metric, the Compensation Committee determined the fiscal 2008 performance as a percentage of the target and the related award percentage (from 0 to 1.4). It then applied a factor (from 0.9 to 1.2) for each metric based on the growth of that metric from fiscal 2007 actual to fiscal 2008 plan. Finally, the Compensation Committee weighted each factor equally and determined that the Corporate CPF would be 1.28.

        For purposes of determining the fiscal 2008 CPF for Mr. Rogers, the Compensation Committee reviewed the actual fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog, compared to actual fiscal 2007 and target fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog for the Remediation and Construction Management ("RCM") group, for which Mr. Rogers serves as President. For each metric, the Compensation Committee determined the fiscal 2008 performance as a percentage of the target and the related award percentage (from 0 to 1.4). It then applied a factor (from 0.9 to 1.2) for each metric based on the growth of that metric from fiscal 2007 actual to fiscal 2008 plan. Finally, the Compensation Committee weighted each factor equally and determined that the RCM CPF would be 1.22.

        For purposes of determining the fiscal 2008 CPF for Mr. Smith, the Compensation Committee reviewed the actual fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog, compared to actual fiscal 2007 and target fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog for the Engineering and Architecture Services ("EAS") group, for which Mr. Smith serves as President. For each metric, the Compensation Committee determined the fiscal 2008 performance as a percentage of the target and the related award percentage (from 0 to 1.4). It then applied a factor (from 0.9 to 1.2) for each metric based on the growth of that metric from fiscal 2007 actual to fiscal 2008 plan. Finally, the Compensation Committee weighted each factor equally and determined that the EAS CPF would be 0.96.

        In addition, the Compensation Committee reviewed Tetra Tech's 12 fiscal 2008 corporate objectives and determined that ten of these were achieved, while two were partially achieved. Such fiscal 2008 objectives were as follows:

      Maintaining high standards in business ethics and customer service;

      Maturing Tetra Tech's organizational structure;

      Developing a three year strategic plan that achieves value creation objectives;

      Further implementing the contract management process to minimize risk and surprises;

      Improving key management metrics and reporting;

      Improving corporate-wide marketing functions and processes;

      Winning key/targeted program competitions;

      Implementing Tetra Tech's enterprise resource planning system migration plan;

      Identifying succession candidates for all executive positions;

      Targeting corporate expense to not exceed a specified percentage of gross revenue;

      Reducing legal and risk management insurance expense while maintaining service levels; and

      Providing a safe and healthy workplace for employees.

            The awards paid reflect the recognition of individual contributions which vary for each named executive officer through the IPF, as shown in the table below. Each named executive officer was evaluated and scored by the CEO based on performance categories including contribution to the successful achievement of fiscal 2008 operational goals, leadership at Tetra Tech and in his area of responsibility, strategic planning, and implementation and innovation. The CEO's individual performance evaluations of the named executive officers are presented to the Compensation Committee for review and approval.

            Based on the performance evaluations of each of the named executive officers in fiscal 2008, the Compensation Committee approved the following bonus payments for fiscal 2008 pursuant to the Executive Compensation Policy:

    Named Executive Officer
     Fiscal 2008
    Base Salary
     Target Award
    Percentage
     Corporate
    Performance
    Factor
     Individual
    Factor
     Executive
    Compensation
    Policy Payment
     

    David W. King

     $402,000  55% 1.28  1.15 $325,000 

    Sam W. Box

     $460,000  55% 1.28  0.60 $190,000 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

     $335,000  50% 1.22  1.15 $235,000 

    Douglas G. Smith

     $315,000  50% 0.96  1.00 $150,000 

            These amounts are generally at or above the mean of amounts paid for comparable positions at the Peer Companies in the most recent fiscal year and represent a range of approximately 42% to 81% of each recipient's annual base salary.

            For details regarding the CEO's annual cash award, please see the "CEO Compensation" section below.

             Long-Term, Equity-Based Incentive Awards.    The Compensation Committee annually grants long-term, equity-based incentive awards to executive officers after the close of the fiscal year and the review and evaluation of each executive officer's performance. The grants are based both on Tetra Tech's performance during the past fiscal year and Tetra Tech's expected performance with reference to its three-year strategic plan. The goal of Tetra Tech's long-term, equity-based incentive awards is to align the interests of named executive officers with stockholders and to provide each named executive officer with an incentive to manage Tetra Tech from the perspective of an owner with an equity stake in the business.

            The Compensation Committee determines the magnitude of the long-term, equity-based incentives according to each named executive officer's position within Tetra Tech and sets a level it considers appropriate to create a meaningful opportunity for reward predicated on increasing stockholder value. In addition, the Compensation Committee takes into account an individual's performance history, his or her potential for future responsibility and promotion, and competitive total compensation targets for the individual's position and level of contribution. For Senior Vice Presidents/Group Presidents, the Compensation Committee also considers the group's revenue, operating income and risk relative to Tetra Tech as a whole.

            The Compensation Committee's philosophy for the annual equity grants is that approximately 66% of the total value of performance-based grants be in stock options, which have value only if Tetra Tech's share price increases over the option term. The balance consists of shares of restricted stock, which have retention value if Tetra Tech achieves certain financial performance goals over the three-year vesting schedule thereafter as described below. The Compensation Committee decided to structure the equity awards so that a significant portion of these awards have retention value if performance goals are achieved. The Compensation Committee selected performance-based restricted stock because these amounts increase the named executive officer's equity interest in Tetra Tech which is in direct alignment with stockholder interests. Earnings per share growth is the performance factor for the vesting of restricted stock, which like the variable cash incentive award factors discussed above, aligns with Tetra Tech's financial growth strategy.


            In November 2007, the Compensation Committee made its fiscal 2008 annual awards to Tetra Tech's named executive offers under Tetra Tech's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. Grants of stock options and awards of restricted stock were made to the following named executive officers:

    Named Executive Officers
     Stock Options Restricted Stock 

    David W. King

      27,500  5,000 

    Sam W. Box

      27,500  5,000 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      18,500  3,700 

    Douglas G. Smith

      21,400  24,300*

        *
        Time-based vesting for 20,000 of these shares over four years for retention purposes.

            Each year, the Compensation Committee authorizes a specific number of shares of restricted stock to be used for the three-year restricted stock plan that starts in the grant year. For example, in November 2007, the 2008, 2009 and 2010 restricted stock plan was authorized. The restricted stock awards under that plan vest in equal annual installments over the three-year performance period. Vesting is performance-based, based on the growth in Tetra Tech's earnings per share, as adjusted pursuant to the Executive Compensation Policy ("Adjusted EPS"), during the three-year performance period. For each three-year restricted stock program, the prior year Adjusted EPS is the measure control point, which cannot be modified. For example, for the grant made in fiscal 2008 which vests through fiscal 2010, the fiscal 2007 Adjusted EPS of $0.79 is the basis of measurement. Annual award vesting is as follows:

    Annual Award Vesting %
    Adjusted EPS Growth

    0% of installment

    < 5% year-over-year

    60% of installment

    5 to 9% year-over-year

    100% of installment

    10 to 14% year-over-year

    120% of installment

    > 14% year-over-year

            At the end of each fiscal year, Adjusted EPS for that fiscal year is determined and compared to Adjusted EPS for the immediately preceding fiscal year so that the year-over-year growth rate may be calculated. For each named executive officer, the Adjusted EPS growth rate is used to determine the vesting percentage of each installment, as indicated in the table above. Each installment of stock eligible for vesting in a given year will be scored based upon Adjusted EPS growth since the year in which that installment was granted. Assuming that the Compensation Committee implements a new restricted stock plan each year, by the third year, three individual plans, each with its own performance period and Adjusted EPS control point, will be running concurrently. In November 2007, the Compensation Committee determined that, based on fiscal 2008 growth in excess of 14% over the Adjusted EPS control point, 120% of the installment would vest.

            The Compensation Committee may also make restricted stock awards with time-based vesting provisions, typically over a three or four-year period, for special retention purposes. As indicated in the table above, Mr. Smith received one of those awards in November 2007.

            All of the restricted stock grants were part of a program designed to motivate and retain key executives. We refer you to the table entitled "Grants of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008" in this Proxy Statement for additional information regarding equity awards to Tetra Tech's named executive officers in fiscal 2008.


            In November 2008, the Compensation Committee made its fiscal 2009 annual awards to Tetra Tech's named executive officers under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. Grants of stock options and awards of restricted stock were made to the named executive officers as follows:

    Named Executive Officers
     Stock Options Restricted Stock 

    David W. King

      27,500  5,000 

    Sam W. Box

      20,000  0 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      21,000  4,200 

    Douglas G. Smith

      18,500  3,700 

            Tetra Tech has entered into change of control agreements with each of the named executive officers. Under these agreements, upon the occurrence of a change of control, all outstanding unvested stock options and restricted shares held by the named executive officers will vest (regardless of whether any applicable performance targets have been met), subject to the named executive officer remaining employed by us on such date. We refer you to the "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" section of this Proxy Statement for additional information regarding change in control events and outstanding awards granted to the named executive officers.

            Consistent with statutory requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the principles of responsible oversight, and depending upon the specific facts and circumstances of each situation, the Compensation Committee would review performance-based compensation where a restatement of financial results for a prior performance period could affect the factors determining payment of an incentive award.

            For details regarding the CEO's long-term, equity-based incentive award, please see the "CEO Compensation" section below.

             Group Benefits/Perquisites.    The Compensation Committee believes that perquisites for named executive officers should be limited in scope and value. The benefits approved by the Compensation Committee are as follows: a vehicle allowance of $900 per month; an estate/financial planning allowance of up to $4,000 per year for family and estate planning, and annual tax planning and preparation; a membership allowance of up to $6,000 per year for club memberships such as travel, fitness and dinner; and a medical allowance of up to $1,000 per year for annual physical exam expenses not reimbursed by Tetra Tech's medical plan. In addition, the CEO is entitled to a company-paid country club membership.

            With the exception of the benefits described above and the right with other enumerated employees to participate in the nonqualified deferred compensation plan described below, there are no special employee benefit plans for the named executive officers. Tetra Tech's named executive officers are eligible to participate in the same employee benefit plans and on the same basis as all other Tetra Tech employees.

             Deferred Compensation Plan.    In December 2006, the Board approved Tetra Tech's nonqualified deferred compensation plan (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"). The adoption of the Deferred Compensation Plan resulted from a review of the prevalence of similar deferred compensation plans operated by the Peer Companies and a recommendation from the Compensation Committee that the Deferred Compensation Plan should be adopted. The Deferred Compensation Plan is available to Tetra Tech's directors and, as determined by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion, a select group of management or highly compensated employees, including the executive officers. A primary rationale for adopting the plan was to provide an opportunity for individual retirement savings on a tax- and cost-effective basis, recognizing that Tetra Tech does not sponsor a pension plan on behalf of the named executive officers or other employees covered by the plan. Tetra Tech does not make making matching contributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan other than potential restoration matching amounts to make up for certain limits applicable to Tetra Tech's 401(k) plan, at the discretion of Tetra Tech's Deferred Compensation Plan Committee. The Deferred Compensation Plan administrator is the Deferred



    Compensation Plan Committee. We refer you to the table entitled "Nonqualified Deferred Compensation—Fiscal 2008" in this Proxy Statement and the information set forth below that table for additional information regarding the Deferred Compensation Plan.

             CEO Compensation.    Effective November 17, 2007, the Compensation Committee increased Mr. Batrack's base salary by 5.0% from $500,000 to $525,000, based on the factors set forth above, which was below the Peer Company mean. Effective November 15, 2008, the Compensation Committee increased Mr. Batrack's base salary by 4.8% to $550,000.

            For fiscal 2008, Mr. Batrack's annual bonus was determined in accordance with the Executive Compensation Policy, and reflected the performance of Tetra Tech on a consolidated basis. For purposes of determining the fiscal 2008 CPF for Mr. Batrack, the Compensation Committee reviewed Tetra Tech's actual fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog, compared to actual fiscal 2007 and target fiscal 2008 gross revenue, operating income, cash flow and backlog. For each metric, the Compensation Committee determined the fiscal 2008 performance as a percentage of the target and the related award percentage (from 0 to 1.4). It then applied a factor (from 0.9 to 1.2) for each metric based on the growth of that metric from fiscal 2007 actual to fiscal 2008 plan. Finally, the Compensation Committee weighted each factor equally and determined that the Corporate CPF would be 1.28, the same as for Messrs. Box and King. The IPF for the CEO is also determined solely by the Compensation Committee. For fiscal 2008, the Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Batrack's IPF was 1.20, which reflected the Compensation Committee's belief that Mr. Batrack performed well in a challenging environment. The Compensation Committee also established a target award for the CEO of 100% of fiscal 2008 base salary and a maximum bonus of 168.0% of fiscal 2008 base salary. The minimum for the CEO was zero. The resulting bonus of $805,000 (base of $525,000 × target of 100% × CPF of 1.28 × IPF of 1.20), or 153% of base salary, was below the Peer Company mean.

            In November 2007, as part of the normal annual grant cycle, the Compensation Committee awarded to Mr. Batrack 40,000 nonqualified stock options at an exercise price of $23.68 that vest in equal annual installments over four years provided that Mr. Batrack remains employed by Tetra Tech. The exercise price represented the closing selling price per share of Tetra Tech's common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the grant date. The option grant placed a significant portion of Mr. Batrack's total compensation at risk, since the option grant delivers a return only if Tetra Tech's common stock appreciates over the option's exercisable term. The Compensation Committee considers this option grant competitive and appropriate because the option grant is comparable to equity grants provided to chief executive officers of similarly situated Peer Companies; and the vesting provisions are designed to retain the services of Mr. Batrack in some capacity for an extended duration. In addition, the Compensation Committee awarded to Mr. Batrack 10,000 shares of restricted stock. Vesting of these shares is performance-based, based on growth in Adjusted EPS as defined in the Executive Compensation Policy, and is dependent on Mr. Batrack's continued employment.

            In November 2008, as part of the normal annual grant cycle, the Compensation Committee awarded to Mr. Batrack 50,000 nonqualified stock options at an exercise price of $16.98 that vest in equal annual installments over four years provided by Mr. Batrack remains employed by Tetra Tech. The exercise price represented the closing selling price per share of Tetra Tech's common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the grant date. As in the prior year, the option grant placed a significant portion of Mr. Batrack's total compensation at risk. In addition, the Compensation Committee awarded to Mr. Batrack 22,500 shares of restricted stock. Vesting as to 12,500 shares is performance-based, based on growth in Adjusted EPS over the succeeding three fiscal years, as defined in the Executive Compensation Policy, and is dependent on Mr. Batrack's continued employment. For retention purposes, vesting as to 10,000 shares is time-based in equal installments over the next four years and is dependent on Mr. Batrack's continued employment.


            We refer you to the table entitled "Grants of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008" in this Proxy Statement for additional information regarding the option grant and restricted stock awards to Mr. Batrack and to the "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" section of this Proxy Statement for additional information regarding these awards to Mr. Batrack and all other outstanding options previously granted to Mr. Batrack.

    Compensation Committee Report

    The information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material," to be "filed" with the SEC or be subject to Regulation 14A or Regulation 14C (other than as provided in Item 407 of Regulation S-K) or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in future filings with the SEC except to the extent that Tetra Tech specifically incorporates it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

            The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement with Tetra Tech's management. Based on that review and those discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section be included in this Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into this Proxy Statement. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN GENERAL.Tetra Tech's Annual Report on Form 10-K for its 2008 fiscal year.

    Submitted by the Compensation Committee

    J. Christopher Lewis,Chairperson
    Hugh M. Grant
    Patrick C. Haden
    J. Kenneth Thompson
    Richard H. Truly


    Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

            The Plan providesmembers of the Compensation Committee for fiscal 2008 fiscal year were J. Christopher Lewis, Hugh M. Grant, Patrick C. Haden, J. Kenneth Thompson and Richard H. Truly. No member of the Compensation Committee was at any time during the 2008 fiscal year an officer or employee of Tetra Tech, and no member had any relationship with Tetra Tech requiring disclosure under Item 404 of Regulation S-K. No executive officer of Tetra Tech has served on the board of directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has or has had one or more executive officers who served as a member of Tetra Tech's Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee during the 2008 fiscal year.

    Summary of Compensation

            The following table sets forth the compensation earned by the Named Executive Officers for services rendered in all capacities to us and our subsidiaries for the grantinglast fiscal year. No executive officer who would have otherwise been includable in such table on the basis of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock optionstotal compensation earned for Tetra Tech's 2008 fiscal year has been excluded by reason of his or her termination of employment or change in executive officer status during the fiscal year.


    Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2008

    Name and Principal Position
     Fiscal
    Year
     Salary
    ($)(1)
     Bonus
    ($)
     Stock
    Awards
    ($)(2)
     Option
    Awards
    ($)(3)
     Non-Equity
    Incentive Plan
    Compensation
    ($)(4)
     All Other
    Compensation
    ($)(5)
     Total ($) 

    Dan L. Batrack

      2008  520,673    477,942  339,675  805,000  27,315  2,170,605 
     

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

      2007  488,461    209,795  257,760  585,000  30,350  1,571,366 

    David W. King

      2008  399,923    75,494  253,613  325,000  33,004  1,087,034 
     

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

      2007  386,538    29,971  197,174  307,000  31,314  951,997 

    Sam W. Box

      2008  457,404    178,361  220,379  190,000  27,923  1,074,067 
     

    President(6)

      2007  440,386    132,837  163,914  318,000  28,000  1,083,137 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      2008  333,077    50,907  108,295  235,000  26,400  753,679 
     

    Senior Vice President and President of Remediation and Construction Management

      2007  316,751    17,982  71,462  207,000  24,000  637,195 

    Douglas G. Smith

      2008  310,673    155,900  90,300  150,000  29,784  736,657 
     

    Senior Vice President and President of the Engineering and Architecture Services

      2007  286,538    17,982  48,375  186,000  24,412  563,307 

    (1)
    Effective November 15, 2008, the following named executive officer received an increase in annual base salary to the following amounts: Mr. Batrack, $550,000; Mr. King, $416,000; Mr. Rogers, $341,700, Mr. Smith, $322,875. Mr. Box's salary was not increased.

    (2)
    The amounts reflect the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and rights to purchaseSeptember 28, 2008 in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement 123(R), or FAS 123(R), of restricted stock to employees, directors and other persons providing services to the Company. Under the Plan, shares of Common Stock may beawards issued pursuant to the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan eitherand Executive Compensation Policy. For restricted stock awards, fair value is calculated using the closing price on the grant date as if these awards were vested on the grant date. No stock awards were forfeited by any of our named executive officers during the fiscal year. These amounts reflect our accounting expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the actual value that may be recognized by the named executive officers. See the "Grant of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008" table for information on restricted stock awards made in fiscal 2008.

    (3)
    The amounts reflect the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and September 28, 2008 in accordance with FAS 123(R) of stock option awards issued pursuant to the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan and predecessor stock option plans, and thus includes amounts from outstanding stock option awards granted during and prior to fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007. Information on the valuation assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts is included in the notes to our consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year in which the stock option was granted. The amounts shown are not reduced for estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions. No stock options were forfeited by any of our named executive officers during the fiscal year. These amounts reflect our accounting expense for these awards, and do not correspond to the actual value that may be

      recognized by the named executive officers. See the "Grant of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008" table for information on stock option grants made in fiscal 2008.

    (4)
    The amounts for fiscal 2008 reflect the cash awards paid to the named executive officers under our Executive Compensation Policy for fiscal 2008 performance as further described in the "Compensation Discuss and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement and the "Grants of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008" table below.

    (5)
    Consists of the employer contribution made on behalf of each of these officers to our qualified retirement plan, and automobile, membership, estate/financial planning and medical allowances.

    (6)
    As of October 3, 2008, Mr. Box was re-assigned to the position of Vice President of Project Risk Management.

            The following table provides information on stock options, restricted stock and cash-based performance awards granted in fiscal 2008 to each of our named executive officers. There can be no assurance that the Grant Date Fair Value of the Stock Option and Stock Awards will ever be realized. The amounts of these awards that were expensed during fiscal 2008 are included in the "Stock Awards" and "Option Awards" columns of the Summary Compensation table.


    Grants of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008

     
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
     All
    other
    stock
    awards:
    number
    of
    shares
    of stock
    or units
    (#)
     All
    other
    option
    awards:
    number
    of
    securities
    underlying
    options(4)
    (#)
      
      
     
     
      
     Estimated possible payouts
    under non-equity incentive
    plan awards
     Estimated future payouts
    under equity incentive
    plan awards
     Exercise
    or base
    price of
    option
    awards
    ($)
     Grant
    date fair
    value of
    stock and
    option
    awards(5)
    ($)
     
    Name
     Grant
    Date
     Threshold
    ($)
     Target
    ($)
     Maximum
    ($)
     Threshold
    (#)
     Target
    (#)
     Maximum
    (#)
     

    Dan L. Batrack

      (1)    525,000  882,000                      

      11/16/07                40,000  23.68  336,400 

      11/16/07    236,800  284,160    10,000  12,000  10,000(2)       236,800 

    David W. King

      (1)    221,100  371,448                      

      11/16/07                27,500  23.68  231,275 

      11/16/07    118,400  170,496    5,000  6,000  5,000(2)       118,400 

    Sam W. Box

      (1)    253,000  425,040                      

      11/16/07                27,500  23.68  231,275 

      11/16/07    118,400  170,496    5,000  6,000  5,000(2)       118,400 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      (1)    167,500  281,400                      

      11/16/07                18,500  23.68  155,585 

      11/16/07    87,616  126,167    3,700  4,400  3,700(2)       87,616 

    Douglas G. Smith

      (1)    157,500  264,600                      

      11/16/07                21,400  23.68  179,974 

      11/16/07    101,824  146,627    4,300  5,160  4,300(2)       101,824 

      11/16/07  473,600  473,600  473,600  20,000  20,000  20,000  20,000(3)       473,600 

    (1)
    These cash awards were granted under our Executive Compensation Policy for fiscal 2008 and are further described above in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement. The actual payments from these awards are included in the "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation" column in the Summary Compensation Table above. The target and maximum values are calculated by multiplying: (i) 100% and 168%, respectively, by Mr. Batrack's annual base salary; (ii) 55% and 92.4%, respectively, by Messrs. King's and Box's respective annual base salary; and (iii) 50% and 84%, respectively, by Messrs. Rogers' and Smith's respective annual base salary, as in effect at the end of fiscal 2008. The Executive Compensation Policy for fiscal 2008 did not contain a threshold value.

    (2)
    The shares of restricted stock were granted under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with our Executive Compensation Policy. Vesting is performance based over a three-year period. The number of shares that vest, from 0% to 120% of the installment, is based on the growth in our adjusted earnings per share. Vesting is further described in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" section of this Proxy Statement.

    (3)
    The shares of restricted stock were granted under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. Vesting is time-based over a four-year period, and 5,000 shares vest on each of the first four anniversaries following the grant date.

    (4)
    These stock option awards were granted under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan. The options vest as to 25% of the shares subject to the options on each of the first four anniversaries following the grant date. The options have a maximum term of eight years subject to earlier termination upon termination of employment with us. The exercise price of each option may be paid in cash or in shares of common stock valued at the closing price on the exercise date or may be paid with the proceeds from a same-day sale of the purchased shares.

    (5)
    These awards will vest in full and, if applicable, become immediately exercisable in the event of a change of control, as defined in each named executive officer's change of control agreement. We refer you to "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" below for further information.

            The following table shows the number of our common shares covered by exercisable and unexercisable stock options and the number of shares of our unvested restricted stock held by our named executive officers as of September 28, 2008.


    Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End

     
     Option Awards Stock Awards 
    Name
     Number of
    securities
    underlying
    unexercised
    options
    (#)
    exercisable
     Number of
    securities
    underlying
    unexercised
    options
    (#)
    unexercisable
     Option
    exercise price
    ($)
     Option
    expiration date
     Number of
    shares or
    units of stock
    that have not
    vested
    (#)
     Market value
    of shares or
    units of stock
    that have not
    vested
    ($)*
     

    Dan L. Batrack

      11,250    21.80  1/16/09(1)      

      5,200    19.55  1/15/12(2)      

      30,000    24.56  1/20/14(3)      

      41,250  3,750  15.79  1/18/15(4)      

      30,000  30,000  18.07  3/6/14(5)      

      10,000  30,000  17.71  12/5/14(6)      

        40,000  23.68  11/16/15(7)      

                  7,333(8) 186,918 

                  40,000(9) 1,019,600 

                  10,667(10) 271,893 

    David W. King

      39,958  3,542  15.79  1/18/15(11)      

      20,000  20,000  18.07  3/6/14(12)      

      6,875  20,625  17.71  12/5/14(13)      

        27,500  23.68  11/16/15(14)      

                  3,667(15) 93,463 

                  5,333(16) 135,947 

    Sam W. Box

      40,000    13.05  3/7/13(17)      

      15,000    24.56  1/20/14(18)      

      41,250  3,750  15.79  1/18/15(19)      

      10,000  10,000  18.07  3/6/14(20)      

      6,875  20,625  17.71  12/5/14(21)      

        27,500  23.68  12/5/15(22)      

                  5,000(23) 127,450 

                  3,667(24) 93,463 

                  5,333(25) 135,947 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      20,000    13.05  3/7/13(26)      

      4,000    24.56  1/20/14(27)      

      5,775  525  15.79  1/18/15(28)      

      10,000  10,000  18.07  3/6/14(29)      

      3,750  11,250  17.71  12/5/14(30)      

        18,500  23.68  11/16/15(31)      

                  2,200(32) 56,078 

                  3,947(33) 100,601 

    Douglas G. Smith

      12,042  4,958  15.99  11/23/13(34)      

      3,750  11,250  17.71  12/5/14(35)      

        21,400  23.68  11/16/15(36)      

                  2,200(37) 56,078 

                  4,587(38) 116,914 

                  20,000(39) 509,800 

    *
    The market value of the shares of restricted stock that have not vested is calculated by multiplying the number of shares that have not vested by the closing price of our common stock at September 26, 2008 (the last business day of our fiscal year), which was $25.49.

    Vesting Schedule for Outstanding Stock Options and Unvested Restricted Stock

    Note
    Grant DatesVesting Dates
    (1)1/16/2001Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (2)



    1/15/2002


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (3)



    1/20/2004


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (4)



    1/18/2005


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (5)



    3/6/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (6)



    12/5/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (7)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (8)



    12/5/2006


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (9)



    12/5/2006


    Vests as to 20,000 shares on December 5, 2008 and 20,000 shares on December 5, 2009


    (10)



    11/16/2007


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (11)



    1/18/2005


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (12)



    3/6/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (13)



    12/5/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (14)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (15)



    12/5/2006


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (16)



    11/16/2007


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (17)



    3/7/2003


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (18)



    1/20/2004


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (19)



    1/18/2005


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date

    Note
    Grant DatesVesting Dates
    (20)3/6/2006Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (21)



    12/5/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (22)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (23)



    3/6/2006


    Vests on November 15, 2008


    (24)



    12/5/2006


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (25)



    11/16/2007


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (26)



    3/7/2003


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (27)



    1/20/2004


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (28)



    1/18/2005


    Vests as to 25% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, and as to the balance in 36 equal monthly installments following such first anniversary date


    (29)



    3/6/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (30)



    12/5/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (31)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (32)



    12/5/2006


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (33)



    11/16/2007


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (34)



    11/23/2005


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (35)



    12/5/2006


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (36)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date


    (37)



    12/5/2006


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (38)



    11/16/2007


    Vests annually over three years, from 0% to 120% of each installment, based on growth in earnings per share. Values reflect 120% vesting for fiscal 2008.


    (39)



    11/16/2007


    Vests over four years at an annual rate of 25% beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date

    Outstanding Options

            Outstanding options under our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan have a maximum term of eight years measured from the applicable grant date. Outstanding options under our earlier plans have a maximum term of ten years measured from the applicable grant date. All options are subject to earlier termination in the event of the optionee's cessation of service with us. The exercise price for each outstanding option is equal to the closing price per share of common stock on the grant date.

            The following table shows the number of shares acquired by the exercise of stock options or purchasesby each of the named executive officers during fiscal 2008 along with the value realized on such exercises as calculated based on the difference between the closing price of our stock at exercise and the option exercise price. This table also shows the number of shares of restricted stock. Ifstock that vested during fiscal 2008 along with the value realized on vesting as calculated based on the closing price of our stock on the date of vesting.


    Options Exercises and Stock Vested—Fiscal 2008

     
     Option Awards  
      
     
     
     Number
    of shares
    acquired
    on
    exercise
    (#)
      
      
      
     
     
      
     Stock Awards 
    Name
     Value realized
    on exercise
    ($)
     Number of
    shares vested
    (#)
     Value realized
    on vesting
    ($)
     

    Dan L. Batrack

      27,694  371,244  13,734  285,667 

    David W. King

      65,000  725,300  2,000  41,600 

    Sam W. Box

          2,000  41,600 

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

          1,200  24,960 

    Douglas G. Smith

            24,960 

            The following table shows each named executive officer's contributions and earnings during fiscal 2008, and account balance as of September 28, 2008, under the Deferred Compensation Plan.


    Nonqualified Deferred Compensation—Fiscal 2008

    Name
     Executive
    contributions
    in last fiscal
    year
    ($)(1)
     Registrant
    contributions
    in last fiscal year
    ($)(2)
     Aggregate
    earnings in
    last fiscal
    year
    ($)(3)
     Aggregate
    withdrawals/
    distributions
    ($)
     Aggregate
    balance at last
    fiscal year-end
    ($)(4)
     

    Dan L. Batrack

      123,317    (30,040)   229,057 

    David W. King

               

    Sam W. Box

               

    Donald I. Rogers, Jr. 

      153,500    (26,012)   219,624 

    Douglas G. Smith

      183,273    (29,107)   154,167 

    (1)
    These amounts were included in the Summary Compensation Table.

    (2)
    We did not make any contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan during fiscal 2008.

    (3)
    None of the amounts is included in the Summary Compensation Table because plan earnings were not preferential or above-market.

    (4)
    None of the amounts is included in Summary Compensation Table because we did not make any contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan during fiscal 2008.

            The Deferred Compensation Plan is an unfunded and unsecured deferred compensation arrangement that is designed to allow the participants to defer a percentage of their base salary and/or bonuses in a manner similar to the way in which our 401(k) plan operates, but without regard to the maximum deferral



    limitations imposed on 401(k) plans by the Internal Revenue Code. The Deferred Compensation Plan is designed to comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. As required by applicable law, participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan is limited to a group of our management employees, which group includes each of our named executive officers.

            Amounts deferred by each participant pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan are credited to a bookkeeping account maintained on behalf of that participant. Amounts credited to each participant under the Deferred Compensation Plan are periodically adjusted for earnings and/or losses at a rate that is equal to one or more of the measurement funds selected by the Deferred Compensation Plan Committee and elected by a participant. Currently, the measurement funds consist of the following: UIF Emerging Markets Equity, AIM VI International Growth: SI; AIM VI Real Estate; Fidelity VIP Contrafund; Fidelity VIP Index 500; Fidelity VIP Midcap; Janus Aspen Series Forty; Mainstay Midcap Growth; Mainstay VP Cash Management; Mainstay VP Hi Yield Corp Bond; Pimco Total Return; Royce Micro Cap: IC; T. Rowe Price Equity Income; and T. Rowe Price Personal Strategy Bal. In addition, we may credit additional matching amounts to a participant's account for any plan year as determined by the Compensation Committee, including a matching contribution on deferrals over the IRS limitation on compensation that may be taken into account under our 401(k) plan. Distributions are made in accordance with elections filed by participants at the time of their initial deferrals.

    Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

            None of our named executive officers has an employment agreement with us. We have entered into a change of control agreement with each of our named executive officers. The term of these agreements is five years. The agreements provide that if the named executive officer's employment is terminated by us without cause or by the named executive office with good reason, in each case, in connection with or within two years of a change of control that occurs during the term of the agreement, we will pay or provide the following severance benefits:

        Severance pay equal to two times (in the case of Mr. Batrack) and one times (in the case of our other named executive officers) the sum of the named executive officer's base salary and target bonus for the year of termination (regardless of actual performance);

        A pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination (regardless of actual performance), based on the number of days the named executive officer worked during the year; and

        For a period of one year (two years in the case of Mr. Batrack) immediately following the termination, the named executive officer and his or her dependents will be provided with medical benefits substantially similar to those provided immediately prior to the date of termination at no greater cost to the named executive officer than such cost immediately prior to such termination date.

            Under the terms of the change of control agreements, if a named executive officer's employment is terminated due to his or her death or disability, in each case, within two years of a change of control that occurs during the term of the agreement, we will pay a pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination (regardless of actual performance), based on the number of days the named executive officer worked during the year.

            Each named executive officer will also be paid or provided with any unpaid base salary, accrued vacation and unreimbursed expenses through the date of his employment termination, together with any benefits to which the named executive officer is entitled under our benefits programs.

            In addition, upon the occurrence of a change of control, all outstanding unvested stock options and shares of restricted stock held by the named executives officers will vest (regardless of whether any applicable performance targets have been met), subject to their remaining employed by us on such change of control date.


            The payments and benefits described above will be reduced to the extent that they would result in triggering excise taxes under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code (or be within $1,000 of doing so), unless the named executive officer would be better off by at least $50,000 on an after-tax basis, after taking into account all taxes and receiving the full amount of the payments and benefits. In that case, the payment and benefits would not be reduced. In no event are we obligated to provide any tax gross-up or similar payment to cover any named executive officer's Section 4999 excise tax.

            A "change of control" for purposes of the change of control agreements generally consists of one or more of the following events:

        An acquisition by any person of beneficial ownership of securities representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of our voting securities (on one date or during any 12-month period);

        The consummation of a merger, reorganization or consolidation, if our stockholders (together with any trustee or fiduciary acquiring securities under any benefit plan) do not own more than 50% of the combined voting power of the merged company's then-outstanding securities (other than a recapitalization in which no person acquires more than 50% of the combined voting power of our outstanding securities);

        During any two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the board cease to constitute at least a majority of the board (excluding any board member whose appointment is approved by at least a majority of the then-incumbent directors, other than in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest); or

        A sale of all or substantially all of our assets (other than a sale to an entity in which our stockholders own 50% or more of the voting securities of such entity).

            A termination for "good reason" for purposes of the change of control agreements generally includes any of the following actions by us in connection with or following a change of control:

        A material diminution of the name executive officer's base salary, annual bonus opportunity or both;

        A material diminution in the named executive officer's authority, duties or responsibilities;

        A material diminution in the authority, duties or responsibilities of the supervisor to whom the named executive officer is required to report;

        A material diminution in the budget over which the named executive officer retains authority; or

        A material change in the geographic location at which the named executive officer must perform his services.

            A named executive officer will only be entitled to terminate his employment for good reason if he has provided us with notice of the occurrence of a condition described above within 60 days of its initial existence and we have failed to remedy such condition within 30 days after receipt of the notice.

            A termination for "cause" means:

        The willful and continued failure of the named executive officer to perform substantially his duties (other than a failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness), after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the named executive officer by the board of directors or chief executive officer; or

        The willful engaging by the named executive officer in illegal conduct or gross misconduct that is materially and demonstrably injurious to the company.

        Assumptions Regarding the Tables

              The tables below were prepared as though a change of control occurred on September 28, 2008 (the last day of our most recent fiscal year) and each of our named executive officer's employment was terminated on this date. For purposes of any calculations involving equity awards, we have used the closing share price of our common stock on September 26, 2008 (the last business day of our fiscal year), which was $25.49. We are required by the SEC to use these assumptions. However, the named executive officers' employment was not terminated on September 28, 2008 and a change of control did not occur on this date. As a result, there can be no assurance that a termination of employment, a change of control or both would produce the same or similar results as those described if either or both of them occur on any other date or at any other price, or if any assumption used in this disclosure is not correct in fact. All amounts set forth below are estimates only.

        Equity Award Assumptions

          Stock options that become vested due to a change of control are valued based on their option spread (i.e, the difference between the fair market value of a share of common stock at the time of the change of control and the exercise price).

          The value of restricted shares that vest upon a change of control are taken into account at full fair market value.

        Annual Bonus Assumption

          Given that each of the named executive officer's employment has been deemed to have been terminated on the last day of the fiscal year, any annual bonus with respect to such year would have been earned as of such date under the terms of our bonus program. As such, no amounts with respect to pro-rata bonuses have been included in the tables below.

      Dan L. Batrack

       
       Termination
      without Cause
      or with Good
      Reason
       Termination
      due to Death or
      Disability(3)
       Termination
      due to
      Resignation(4)
       Termination
      due to Cause(4)
       

      Severance Benefits

       $2,100,000       

      Pro-Rata Bonus

               

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Stock Options(1)

        564,775  564,775  564,775  564,775 

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Restricted Stock(1)

        1,478,412  1,478,412  1,478,412  1,478,412 

      Golden Parachute Cut-back (if any)(2)

        (400,442)      

      TOTAL(5):

        3,742,745  2,043,187  2,043,187  2,043,187 

      (1)
      Does not include the value associated with options to purchase our common stock and shares of restricted stock that were vested as of September 28, 2008. See "Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End" for information regarding outstanding vested stock options.

      (2)
      Executive's scheduled payments exceed the Golden Parachute excise tax threshold. Under the terms of his change of control agreement, payments are reduced to a level that is $1,000 below the threshold, unless he is at least $50,000 better off (after paying all taxes) receiving all scheduled payments.

      (3)
      The only cash compensation payable is the pro-rated bonus. Other payments available from life insurance or disability plans.

      (4)
      The only cash compensation payable is earned by unpaid compensation.

      (5)
      The executive is also entitled to 24 months of company-paid health care coverage if terminated without Cause or with Good Reason following a change of control. Value is not reflected in the total.

      David W. King

       
       Termination
      without Cause
      or with Good
      Reason
       Termination
      due to Death or
      Disability(2)
       Termination
      due to
      Resignation(3)
       Termination
      due to Cause(3)
       

      Severance Benefits

       $623,100       

      Pro-Rata Bonus

               

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Stock Options(1)

        392,995  392,995  392,995  392,995 

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Restricted Stock(1)

        229,405  229,405  229,405  229,405 

      Golden Parachute Cut-back (if any)

               

      TOTAL(4):

        1,245,500  622,400  622,400  622,400 

      (1)
      Does not include the value associated with options to purchase our common stock and shares of restricted stock that were vested as of September 28, 2008. See "Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End" for information regarding outstanding vested stock options.

      (2)
      The only cash compensation payable is the pro-rated bonus. Other payments available from life insurance or disability plans.

      (3)
      The only cash compensation payable is earned by unpaid compensation.

      (4)
      The executive is also entitled to 12 months of company-paid health care coverage if terminated without Cause or with Good Reason following a change of control. Value is not reflected in the total.

      Sam W. Box

       
       Termination
      without Cause
      or with Good
      Reason
       Termination
      due to Death or
      Disability(2)
       Termination
      due to
      Resignation(3)
       Termination
      due to Cause(3)
       

      Severance Benefits

       $713,000       

      Pro-Rata Bonus

               

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Stock Options(1)

        320,813  320,813  320,813  320,813 

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Restricted Stock(1)

        356,860  356,860  356,860  356,860 

      Golden Parachute Cut-back (if any)

               

      TOTAL(4):

        1,390,673  667,673  667,673  667,673 

      (1)
      Does not include the value associated with options to purchase our common stock and shares of restricted stock that were vested as of September 28, 2008. See "Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End" for information regarding outstanding vested stock options.

      (2)
      The only cash compensation payable is the pro-rated bonus. Other payments available from life insurance or disability plans.

      (3)
      The only cash compensation payable is earned by unpaid compensation.

      (4)
      The executive is also entitled to 12 months of company-paid health care coverage if terminated without Cause or with Good Reason following a change of control. Value is not reflected in the total.

      Donald I. Rogers, Jr.

       
       Termination
      without Cause
      or with Good
      Reason
       Termination
      due to Death or
      Disability(2)
       Termination
      due to
      Resignation(3)
       Termination
      due to Cause(3)
       

      Severance Benefits

       $502,500       

      Pro-Rata Bonus

               

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Stock Options(1)

        200,303  200,303  200,303  200,303 

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Restricted Stock(1)

        156,679  156,679  156,679  156,679 

      Golden Parachute Cut-back (if any)

               

      TOTAL(4):

        859,482  356,982  356,982  356,982 

      (1)
      Does not include the value associated with options to purchase our common stock and shares of restricted stock that were vested as of September 28, 2008. See "Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End" for information regarding outstanding vested stock options.

      (2)
      The only cash compensation payable is the pro-rated bonus. Other payments available from life insurance or disability plans.

      (3)
      The only cash compensation payable is earned by unpaid compensation.

      (4)
      The executive is also entitled to 12 months of company-paid health care coverage if terminated without Cause or with Good Reason following a change of control. Value is not reflected in the total.

      Douglas G. Smith

       
       Termination
      without Cause
      or with Good
      Reason
       Termination
      due to Death or
      Disability(2)
       Termination
      due to
      Resignation(3)
       Termination
      due to Cause(3)
       

      Severance Benefits

       $472,500       

      Pro-Rata Bonus

               

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Stock Options(1)

        173,360  173,360  173,360  173,360 

      Accelerated Vesting of Unvested Restricted Stock(1)

        682,792  682,792  682,792  682,792 

      Golden Parachute Cut-back (if any)

               

      TOTAL(4):

        1,328,652  856,152  856,152  856,152 

      (1)
      Does not include the value associated with options to purchase our common stock and shares of restricted stock that were vested as of September 28, 2008. See "Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End" for information regarding outstanding vested stock options.

      (2)
      The only cash compensation payable is the pro-rated bonus. Other payments available from life insurance or disability plans.

      (3)
      The only cash compensation payable is earned by unpaid compensation.

      (4)
      The executive is also entitled to 12 months of company-paid health care coverage if terminated without Cause or with Good Reason following a change of control. Value is not reflected in the total.

      Confidentiality

              Each of our named executive officers has agreed to maintain the confidentiality of our information and not to use such information, except for our benefit, at all times during and after his employment with us.


      Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons

              Our Board of Directors has adopted a written related person transactions policy. Under the policy, the Audit Committee (or other committee designated by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee) reviews transactions between us and "related persons." For purposes of the policy, a related person is a director, executive officer, nominee for director, or a greater than 5% beneficial owner of our common stock, in each case, since the beginning of the last fiscal year, and their immediate family members.

              The policy provides that, barring special facts or circumstances, a related person does not have a direct or indirect material interest in the following categories of transactions:

          Employment-related compensation to executive officers that is determined by the Compensation Committee;

          Compensation to non-employee directors that is reported in our proxy statement;

          Transactions with another company at which:

          the related person's only relationship is as a beneficial owner of less than 10% of that company's shares or as a limited partner holding interests of less than 10% in such partnership; or

          the related person is the beneficial owner of less than a majority interest in that company if the related person is solely related to us because of its beneficial ownership of greater than 5% of our common stock;

          Transactions where the related person's interest arises solely from the ownership of publicly-traded securities issued by us and all holders of such securities receive proportional benefits;

          Transactions involving services as a bank depositary of funds, transfer agent, registrar, trustee under a trust indenture, or similar services;

          Transactions where the rates or charges involved are determined by competitive bids;

          Transactions involving the rendering of services as a common or contract carrier, or public utility, at rates or charges fixed in conformity with law or governmental authority;

          Ordinary course business travel and expenses, advances and reimbursements; and

          Payments made pursuant to (i) directors and officers insurances policies, (ii) our certificate of incorporation or bylaws; and/or (iii) any policy, agreement or instrument previously approved by our Board of Directors, such as indemnification agreements.

              Related person transactions that do not fall into one of the above categories must be reviewed by our Disclosure Committee. The Disclosure Committee determines whether a related person could have a significant interest in such a transaction, and any such transaction is referred to the Audit Committee (or other designated committee). Transactions may also be identified through our Code of Business Conduct, our quarterly certification process or our other policies and procedures and reported to the Audit Committee (or other designated committee). That committee will review the material facts of all related person transactions and either approve, ratify or rescind, or take other appropriate action (in its discretion), with respect to the transaction.

      Certain Transactions with Related Persons

              We did not have any related person transactions in fiscal 2008.



      REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

      The information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or "filed" with the SEC or be subject to Regulation 14A or Regulation 14C (other than as provided in Item 407 of Regulation S-K) or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in future filings with the SEC except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

              Management is responsible for the Company's internal controls and the financial reporting process. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for performing an independent audit of the Company's consolidated financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and to issue a report thereon. The Audit Committee's responsibility is to monitor and oversee these processes, but the Audit Committee is not responsible for preparing the Company's financial statements or auditing those financial statements, which are the responsibilities of management and the independent auditors, respectively.

              The Audit Committee has reviewed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, who, as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of the audited financial statements with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's judgment as to the quality, not just the acceptability, of the Company's accounting principles and such other matters as are required to be discussed with the Audit Committee under generally accepted auditing standards. The Audit Committee has also discussed with the Company's internal auditors and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the overall scope and plan for their respective audits. The Audit Committee meets regularly with the internal auditors and independent auditors to discuss the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the Company's internal controls and the overall quality of the Company's financial reporting.

              In the context of the foregoing, the Audit Committee has reviewed the audited financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2008 with management. In connection with that review, management represented to the Audit Committee that the Company's consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Audit Committee has also reviewed management's report on its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In its report, management provided a positive assertion that internal controls over financial reporting were in place and operating effectively as of September 28, 2008.

              The Audit Committee has discussed the consolidated financial statements with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and it has also discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the matters required to be discussed pursuant to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended (AICPA, Professional Standards, Vol. 1, AU Section 380), adopted by the PCAOB in Rule 3200T. The Audit Committee has also received a letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding its independence from the Company as required by PCAOB Ethics and Independence Rule 3526 (Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence), has discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the independence of the firm, and has considered all of the above communications as well as all audit, audit-related and non-audit services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. In reliance upon the foregoing, the Audit Committee has determined that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is an independent registered public accounting firm with respect to the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the regulations thereunder adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

              Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee has recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited financial statements be included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2008, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                            Submitted by the Audit Committee
                            Hugh M. Grant,
                            Chairperson
                            Patrick C. Haden
                            J. Christopher Lewis



      STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

      Requirements for Stockholder Proposals to be Considered for Inclusion in Our Proxy Materials

              Our stockholders may submit proposals on matters appropriate for stockholder action at meetings of our stockholders in accordance with Rule 14a-8 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For such proposals to be included in our proxy materials relating to our 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, all applicable requirements of Rule 14a-8 must be satisfied and such proposals must be received no later than September 12, 2009. Such proposals should be delivered to Tetra Tech, Inc., Attn: Secretary, 3475 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107.

      Requirements for Stockholder Proposals to be Brought Before the Annual Meeting

              Our bylaws provide that, except in the case of proposals made in accordance with Rule 14a-8, for stockholder nominations to the Board or other proposals to be considered at an annual meeting, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of Tetra Tech, Inc. not less than 60 nor more than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the date on which we mailed our proxy materials for our immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders (as specified in our proxy materials for our immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders). To be timely for the 2010 Annual Meeting, a stockholder's notice must be delivered to or mailed and received by the Secretary at our principal executive offices on or between October 12, 2009 and November 11, 2009. However, in the event that the annual meeting is called for a date that is not within 30 days of the anniversary of the date on which the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders was called, to be timely, notice by the stockholder must be so received not later than the close of business on the tenth day following the date on which public announcement of the date of the annual meeting is first made. The public announcement of an adjournment of an annual meeting of stockholders will not commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder's notice as provided above. A stockholder's notice to the Secretary must set forth as to each matter the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting the information required by our bylaws.

              The proxy solicited by the Board for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will confer discretionary authority to vote on (i) any proposal presented by a stockholder at that meeting for which we have not been provided with notice on or prior to November 11, 2009; and (ii) on any proposal made in accordance with the bylaw provisions, if the related proxy statement briefly describes the matter and how management's proxy holders intend to vote on it, if the stockholder does not comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-4(c)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


      STOCKHOLDERS SHARING THE SAME ADDRESS

              The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries (such as brokers) to implement a delivery procedure called "householding." Under this procedure, multiple stockholders who reside at the same address may receive a single copy of our annual report and proxy materials, including the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, unless the affected stockholder has provided contrary instructions. This procedure reduces our printing costs and postage fees.

              This year, a number of brokers with account holders who beneficially own our common stock will be householding our annual report and proxy materials, including the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. A single Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and, if applicable, a single set of annual report and other proxy materials will be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions has been received from the affected stockholders. Once you have received notice from your broker that it will be householding communications to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. Stockholders may revoke their consent at any time by contacting Broadridge ICS, either by calling toll-free (800) 542-1061, or by writing to Broadridge ICS, Householding Department, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, New York 11717.


              We will deliver promptly upon written or oral request a separate copy of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and, if applicable, a separate set of proxy materials to any beneficial owner at a shared address to which a single copy of any of those documents was delivered. To receive a separate copy of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials and, if applicable, a separate set of proxy materials, you may write or call the Investor Relations Department at Tetra Tech, Inc., 3475 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107, Attention: Investor Relations, telephone (626) 351-4664.

              Any stockholders who share the same address and currently receive multiple copies of our Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or annual report and other proxy materials who wish to receive only one copy in the future can contact their bank, broker or other holder of record to request information about householding.


      FORM 10-K

      WE WILL MAIL WITHOUT CHARGE, UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, A COPY OF OUR ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2008, INCLUDING THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES AND LIST OF EXHIBITS, AND ANY PARTICULAR EXHIBIT SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED. REQUESTS SHOULD BE SENT TO: TETRA TECH, INC., 3475 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91107, ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS. THE ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K IS ALSO AVAILABLE ATWWW.TETRATECH.COM.


      OTHER MATTERS

              Our Board of Directors knows of no other matters to be presented for stockholder action at the 2009 annual meeting. However, if other matters properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof, the Board intends that the persons named in the proxies will vote upon such matters in accordance with their best judgment.

      BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS



      SIGNATURE
      Janis B. Salin
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

      Pasadena, California
      January 9, 2009



      Annex A

      RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

      OF

      TETRA TECH, INC.

              Tetra Tech, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

              1.     The name of the corporation is Tetra Tech, Inc. Tetra Tech, Inc. was originally incorporated under the name Li-San Acquisition Corp., and the original Certificate of Incorporation of the corporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 4, 1988.

              2.     Pursuant to Section 242 and 245 of the Delaware General Corporation Law ("DGCL"), this Restated Certificate of Incorporation restates and integrates and further amends the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation of this corporation.

              3.     This Restated Certificate of Incorporation has been duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the corporation in accordance with Section 245 of the DGCL, and in accordance with the Board's direction was submitted to the stockholders of the Company will cease grantingcorporation.

              4.     Thereafter, pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors of the corporation, the vote of the stockholders of the corporation was solicited wherein a majority of the outstanding shares of capital stock options underof the corporation entitled to vote thereon approved this Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

              5.     The text of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation as heretofore amended or supplemented is hereby restated and further amended to read in its 1992 Incentive Stock Plan. Underentirety as follows:


      ARTICLE I

              The name of the Plan, 5,000,000 shares may be issued either as restricted stock or uponcorporation is Tetra Tech, Inc.


      ARTICLE II

              The registered office of the exercisecorporation in the State of options.Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, County of New Castle. The name of the corporation's registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.


      ARTICLE III

              The purpose of the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL.


      ARTICLE IV

              The total number of shares of stock that the corporation shall have authority to issue is one hundred fifty-two million (152,000,000), consisting of one hundred fifty million (150,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $0.01, and two million (2,000,000) shares of preferred stock, per value $0.01. The designation and the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof are as follows:

                (a)   The board of directors is expressly authorized, at any time and from time to time, to provide for the issuance of shares of preferred stock in one or more series, with such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated


        and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such stock adopted by the board of directors; and

                (b)   Each holder of common stock of the corporation shall be entitled to one vote for each share of common stock registered in such holder's name on the books of the corporation.


      ARTICLE V

              Unless and except to the extent that the bylaws of the corporation shall so require, the election of the directors of the corporation need not be by written ballot. Meeting of the stockholders may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the bylaws then provide. The books of the corporation may be kept (subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors or in the bylaws of the corporation.


      ARTICLE VI

              In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the laws of the State of Delaware, the board of directors is expressly authorized and empowered:

                (a)   to make, alter and repeal the bylaws of the corporation, subject to the power of the stockholders of the corporation to alter to repeal any bylaw made by the board of directors;

                (b)   from time to time to set apart out of any funds or assets of the corporation available for dividends an amount or amounts to be reserved as working capital for any other lawful purpose and to abolish any reserve so created and to determine whether any, and, if any, what part, of the surplus of the corporation or its net profits applicable to dividends shall be declared in dividends and paid to its stockholders, and all rights of the holders of stock of the corporation in respect of dividends shall be subject to the power of the board of directors so to do;

                (c)   subject to the laws of the State of Delaware, from time to time to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any part or parts of the properties of the corporation and to cease to conduct the business connection therewith or again to resume the same, as it may deem best; and

                (d)   in addition to the powers and authorities hereinbefore and by the laws of the State of Delaware conferred upon the board of directors, to execute all such powers and to do all acts and things as may be exercised or done by the corporation; subject, however, to the express provisions of said laws, of the certificate of incorporation of the corporation and its bylaws.


      ARTICLE VII

              Any director or any officer of the corporation elected or appointed by the stockholders of the corporation or by its board of directors may be removed at any time in the manner prescribed by the bylaws of the corporation.


      ARTICLE VIII

              A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the DGCL, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an impropeonal benefit. If the DGCL hereafter is amended to authorize the further elimination or limitation of the liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the corporation, in addition to the limitation on personal liability provided herein, shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by the amended DGCL. Any repeal or modification of this paragraph by the stockholders of the corporation shall be prospective only, and shall not adversely affect any limitation on the personal liability of a director of the corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.



      ARTICLE IX

              (a)   Each person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer, of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, whether the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee or agent, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, against all expense, liability and loss (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by such person in connection therewith, and such indemnification shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided, however, that, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this Article IX, the corporation shall indemnify any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the board of directors of the corporation. The right to indemnification conferred in this Article IX shall be contract right and shall include the right to be paid by the corporation the expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that, the payment of such expenses incurred by a director or officer in his or her capacity as a director of officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made upon delivery to the corporation of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such director or officer, to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article IX or otherwise. The corporation may, by action of its board of directors, provide indemnification to employees and agents of the corporation with the same scope and effect as the foregoing indemnification of directors and officers.

              (b)   The right to indemnification and the payment of expenses incurred in defending a proceeding in advance of its final disposition conferred in this Article IX shall not be exclusive of any right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the certificate of incorporation, bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

              (c)   The corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any such expense, liability or loss, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the DGCL.


      ARTICLE X

              The corporation reserves the right at any time, and from time to time, to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation, and other provisions authorized by the laws of the State of Delaware at the time in force may be added or inserted, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by law; and all rights, preferences and privileges of whatsoever nature conferred upon stockholders, directors or any other persons whomsoever by and pursuant to this certificate of incorporation in its present form or as hereafter amended are granted subject to the rights reserved in this article.


              IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Restated Certificate of Incorporation as of the 26th day of February, 2009.

      TETRA TECH, INC.









      By:Dan L. Batrack
      Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
      Attest:









      By:Janis B. Salin
      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


      Annex B


      TETRA TECH, INC.
      2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
      (As Amended Through December 12, 2008)

      ARTICLE I
      PURPOSE

              1.1Purpose.    The purpose of the Tetra Tech, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan"), is to promote the interests of the Tetra Tech, Inc. (the "Company") and its stockholders by enabling itthe Company to offer grants of stockParticipants an opportunity to acquire an equity interest in the Company so as to better attract, retain, and reward its employees, directors and other persons providing services to itService Providers and, accordingly, to strengthen the mutuality of interests between those personsParticipants and the Company's stockholders by providing those personsParticipants with a proprietary interest in pursuing the Company's long-term growth and financial success. ADMINISTRATION.This Plan is a complete amendment and restatement, as set forth herein, of the Tetra Tech, Inc. 2002 Stock Option Plan (the "2002 Plan"). Capitalized terms used in this Plan but not defined herein will have the meanings set forth in the Appendix.


      ARTICLE II
      SHARE LIMITS

              2.1Shares Subject to the Plan.    

                (a)    Share Reserve.    Subject to adjustment underSection 2.3 of the Plan, the sum of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand (5,500,000) Shares plus the number of remaining Shares under the 2002 Plan (not subject to outstanding Awards and not delivered out of Shares reserved thereunder) as of March 6, 2006 (the date of the initial stockholder approval of the Plan) shall be reserved for issuance pursuant to Awards made under the Plan. At all times the Company will reserve and keep available a sufficient number of Shares to satisfy the requirements of all outstanding Awards made under the Plan and all other outstanding but unvested Awards made under the Plan that are to be settled in Shares.

                (b)    Shares Counted Against Limitation.    Except for cancelled or forfeited Shares and Shares settled in cash, as more fully set forth in subsection (c) below, the Plan is intended to restrict the "recycling" of Shares back into the Plan. This means that Shares exchanged or withheld to pay the purchase or exercise price of an Award (including Shares withheld to satisfy the exercise price of a Stock Appreciation Right settled in stock) or to satisfy tax withholding obligations count against the numerical limits of the Plan.

                (c)    Lapsed Awards.    If an Award: (i) expires; (ii) is terminated, surrendered, or canceled without having been exercised in full; or (iii) is otherwise forfeited in whole or in part, then the unissued Shares that were subject to such Award and/or such surrendered, canceled, or forfeited Shares (as the case may be) shall become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated), subject however, in the case of Incentive Stock Options, to any limitations under the Code.

                (d)    Limitation on Full-Value Awards.    Not more than One Million (1,000,000) of the total number of Shares reserved for issuance under the Plan (as adjusted underSection 2.3) may be granted or sold as Awards of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, unrestricted grants of Shares and other Awards ("Full-Value Awards") whose intrinsic value is not solely dependent on appreciation in the price of Shares after the date of grant. Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall not be subject to, and shall not count against, the limit described in the preceding sentence. If a Full-Value Award expires, is forfeited or otherwise lapses as described inSection 2.1(c), the Shares that were subject to



        the Award shall be restored to the total number of Shares available for grant, issuance or sale as Full-Value Awards.

                (e)    Substitute Awards.    The Committee may grant Awards under the Plan in substitution for stock and stock based awards held by employees, directors, consultants or advisors of another company (an "Acquired Company") in connection with a merger or consolidation of such Acquired Company with the Company or the acquisition by the Company of property or stock of the Acquired Company. The Committee may direct that the substitute Awards be granted on such terms and conditions as the Committee considers appropriate in the circumstances. Any substitute Awards granted under the Plan shall not count against the share limitations set forth inSections 2.1(a) and 2.2.

              2.2Individual Share Limit.    In any Tax Year, no Service Provider shall be granted Awards with respect to more than One Million (1,000,000) Shares. The limit described in thisSection 2.2 shall be construed and applied consistently with Section 162(m) of the Code, except that the limit shall apply to all Service Providers.

                (a)    Awards not Settled in Shares.    If an Award is to be settled in cash or any medium other than Shares, the number of Shares on which the Award is based shall count toward the individual share limit set forth in this Section 2.2.

                (b)    Canceled Awards.    Any Awards granted to a Participant that are canceled shall continue to count toward the individual share limit applicable to that Participant set forth in this Section 2.2.

              2.3Adjustments.    

                  (a)   In the event that there is any dividend or distribution payable in Shares, or any stock split, reverse stock split, combination or reclassification of Shares, or any other similar change in the number of outstanding Shares, then the maximum aggregate number of Shares available for Awards underSection 2.1 of the Plan, the maximum number of Shares issuable to a Service Provider underSection 2.2 of the Plan, and any other limitation under this Plan on the maximum number of Shares issuable to an individual or in the aggregate shall be proportionately adjusted (and rounded down to a whole number) by the Committee as it deems equitable in its discretion to prevent dilution or enlargement of the rights of the Participants. The Committee's determination with respect to any such adjustments shall be conclusive.

                  (b)   In the event that there is any extraordinary dividend or other distribution in respect of the Shares, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, reorganization, consolidation, combination, sale of assets, split-up, exchange, spin-off or other extraordinary event, then the Committee shall make provision for a cash payment, for the substitution or exchange of any or all outstanding Awards or a combination of the foregoing, based upon the distribution or consideration payable to holders of the Shares in respect of such event or on such other terms as the Committee otherwise deems appropriate. The Committee shall value Awards as it deems reasonable in the event of a cash settlement and, in the case of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights or similar stock rights, may base such settlement solely upon the excess if any of the per Share amount payable upon or in respect of such event over the exercise price of the Award.


      ARTICLE III
      ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN

              3.1Administration.    The Plan willshall be administered by a committee (the "Committee") appointedand interpreted by the Board. ToCommittee. The Committee shall consist of two or more members of the extent possibleBoard who are "outside directors" as defined under Section 162(m) of the Code and advisable, the Committee will be composed of individuals who satisfy"non-employee directors" as defined under Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange ActAct.


              3.2Authority of 1934, as amended, and Section 162(m)Committee.    The Committee has the sole authority, subject to the provisions of the Internal Revenue CodePlan, to (i) select the employees and other individuals to receive Awards under the Plan, (ii) determine the type, size and terms of 1986 (the "Code").the Awards to be made to each individual selected, (iii) determine the Fair Market Value, (iv) determine the time when the Awards will be granted and the duration of any applicable exercise and vesting period, including the criteria for exercisability and vesting and the acceleration of exercisability and vesting with respect to each individual selected, (v) make such adjustments or modifications to Awards to Participants who are foreign nationals or employed outside of the United States in order to recognize differences in local law, tax policies or customs and (vi) deal with any other matter arising under the Plan. The Committee is authorized to interpret the Plan and the Awards granted under the Plan, to adoptestablish, amend and rescind any rules and proceduresregulations relating to its administration. Subject to specified limitations, the Committee is authorized to make such modifications to the Plan, and to make any other determination that it deems necessary or desirable for the grants thereunder as are necessary to effectuate the intent of the Plan as a result of any changes in the tax, accounting or securities laws treatments of participants, the Company and the Plan. Further, the Committee may modify an existing option or a restricted stock grant; however, no modification may be made that would impair the rights of the participant without the participant's consent. OPTIONS. Each option will be granted on such terms and in such form as the Committee may approve, which shall not be inconsistent with the provisionsadministration of the Plan. The Committee determines whethermay correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the options willPlan or in any Award in the manner and to the extent the Committee deems necessary or desirable. Any decision of the Committee in the interpretation and administration of the Plan shall lie within its sole and absolute discretion and shall be incentive stock optionsfinal, conclusive and binding on all parties concerned. All powers of the Committee shall be executed in its sole discretion and need not be uniform as to similarly situated individuals.

              3.3Committee Manner of Action.    Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws of the Company or nonqualified stock options. Underthe charter of the Committee: (i) a majority of the members of a Committee shall constitute a quorum, and (ii) the vote of a majority of the members present who are qualified to act on a question assuming the presence of a quorum or the unanimous written consent of the members of the Committee shall constitute action by the Committee. The Committee may delegate the performance of ministerial functions in connection with the Plan to such person or persons as the Committee may select.

              3.4Responsibility of Committee.    No member of the Board, no member of the Committee and no employee of the Company shall be liable for any act or failure to act hereunder, except in circumstances involving his or her bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct, or for any act or failure to act hereunder by any other member of the Committee or employee of the Company. The Company shall indemnify members of the Committee and any employee of the Company against any and all liabilities or expenses to which they may be subjected by reason of any act or failure to act with respect to their duties under the Plan, except in circumstances involving his or her bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct.

              3.5Compliance with Applicable Law.    The Committee shall administer, construe, interpret, and exercise discretion under the Plan and each Award Agreement in a manner that is consistent and in compliance with a reasonable, good faith interpretation of all Applicable Laws, and that avoids (to the extent practicable) the classification of any Award as "deferred compensation" for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, as determined by the Committee, or if an Award is subject to Section 409A, in a manner that complies with Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the failure to satisfy the requirements of Section 409A or Section 162(m) with respect to the grant of an Award under the Plan shall not affect the validity of the action of the Committee otherwise duly authorized and acting in the matter.


      ARTICLE IV
      PARTICIPATION

              4.1Participants.    All Service Providers of the Company or any Subsidiary are eligible to participate in the Plan. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. Consistent with the purposes of the Plan, the Committee shall have exclusive power to select the Service Providers who may participate in the Plan ("Participants"). Eligible individuals may be selected individually or by groups or categories, as determined by the Committee in its discretion, and designation as a person to receive Awards in any year shall not require the Committee to designate such a person as eligible to receive Awards in any other year.



      ARTICLE V
      VESTING AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

              5.1General.    The vesting schedule or Period of Restriction for any Award shall be specified in the Award Agreement. The criteria for vesting and for removing restrictions on any Award may include (i) performance of substantial services for the Company for a specified period; (ii) achievement of one or more Performance Objectives; or (iii) a combination of clauses (i) and (ii), as determined by the Committee.

              5.2Period of Absence from Providing Substantial Services.    To the extent that vesting or removal of restrictions is contingent on performance of substantial services for a specified period, a leave of absence (whether paid or unpaid) shall not count toward the required period of service unless the Award Agreement provides otherwise.

              5.3Performance Objectives.    

                (a)    Possible Performance Objectives.    Any Performance Objective shall relate to the Participant's performance for the Company or the Company's business activities or organizational goals, and shall be sufficiently specific that a third party having knowledge of the relevant facts could determine whether the Performance Objective is achieved. The Performance Objectives with respect to any Award may be one or more of the following objectives, as established by the Committee in its sole discretion:

          Achieving a target level of revenue and/or revenue, net of subcontractor costs;

          Achieving a target level of income from operations;

          Achieving a target level of net income;

          Achieving a target level of earnings per share;

          Achieving a target return on the Company's capital, assets or stockholders' equity;

          Maintaining or achieving a target level of appreciation in the price of the Shares;

          Achieving or maintaining a Share price that meets or exceeds the performance of specified stock market indices or other benchmarks over a specified period;

          Achieving a level of Share price, earnings or income performance that meets or exceeds performance in comparable areas of peer companies over a specified period;

          Achieving specified reductions in costs;

          Achieving specified improvements in collection of outstanding accounts receivable or specified reductions in write-offs;

          Achieving a target days sales outstanding (DSO) level; and

          Achieving a target level of cash flow from operations.

                (b)    Stockholder Approval of Performance Objectives.    The list of possible Performance Objectives set forth inSection 5.3(a), above, and the other material terms of Awards of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units that are intended to qualify as "performance-based compensation" under Section 162(m) of the Code, shall be subject to reapproval by the Company's stockholders at the first stockholder meeting that occurs in 2011. No Award of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units that is intended to qualify as "performance-based compensation" under Section 162(m) of the Code shall be made after that meeting unless stockholders have reapproved the list of Performance Objectives and other material terms of such Awards, or unless the vesting of the Award is made


        contingent on stockholder approval of the Performance Objectives and other material terms of such Awards.

                (c)    Documentation of Performance Objectives.    With respect to any Award, the Performance Objectives shall be set forth in writing no later than 90 days after commencement of the period to which the Performance Objective(s) relate(s) (or, in the case of performance periods of less than one year, in no event after 25% of such period has elapsed) and at a time when achievement of the Performance Objectives is substantially uncertain. Such writing shall also include the period for measuring achievement of the Performance Objectives, which shall be no less than three consecutive months or greater than five consecutive years, as established by the Committee. Once established by the Committee, the Performance Objective(s) may not be changed to accelerate the settlement of an Award or to accelerate the lapse or removal of restrictions on Restricted Stock that otherwise would be due upon the attainment of the Performance Objective(s).

                (d)    Committee Certification.    Prior to settlement of any Award that is contingent on achievement of one or more Performance Objectives, the Committee shall certify in writing that the applicable Performance Objective(s) and any other material terms of the Award were in fact satisfied. For purposes of thisSection 5.3(d), approved minutes of the Committee shall be adequate written certification.

                (e)    Negative Discretion.    The Committee may reduce, but may not increase, the number of Shares deliverable or the amount payable under any Award after the applicable Performance Objectives are satisfied.


      ARTICLE VI
      STOCK OPTIONS

              6.1Terms of Option.    Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the type of Option, term, exercise price, vesting schedule and other conditions and limitations applicable to each Option shall be as determined by the Committee and shall be stated in the Award Agreement.

              6.2Type of Option.    

                (a)   Each Option shall be designated in the Award Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option.

                (b)   Neither the Company nor the Committee shall have liability to a Participant or any other party if an Option (or any part thereof) which is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option. In addition, the Committee may make an adjustment or substitution described inSection 2.3 that causes the Option to cease to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option without the consent of the affected Participant or any other party.

              6.3Limitations.    

                (a)    Maximum Term.    No Option shall have a term in excess of eight (8) years measured from the date the Option is granted. In the case of any option mayIncentive Stock Option granted to a 10% Stockholder (as defined inSection 6.3(e)), the term of such Incentive Stock Option shall not exceed five years measured from the date the Option is granted.

                (b)    Minimum Exercise Price.    Subject toSection 2.3(b), the exercise price per share of an Option shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of such sharesFair Market Value per Share on the date the Option is granted. In the case of the grant of the option and, solely with respect to any incentive stock optionIncentive Stock Option granted to a participant who is a ten percent stockholder10% Stockholder (as defined inSection 6.3(e)), subject toSection 2.3(b), the exercise price per share of the Company, willsuch Incentive Stock Option shall not be less than 110% of the fair market valueFair Market Value per Share on the date the Option is granted.


                (c)    Repricing Prohibited.    Except as provided inSection 2.3, the Committee shall not amend any outstanding Option to reduce its exercise price. Further, the Committee shall not, without the approval of the stockholders, cancel any Option and grant a new Option with a lower exercise price such that the effect would be the same as reducing the exercise price.

                (d)    $100,000 Limit for Incentive Stock Options.    Notwithstanding an Option's designation, to the extent that Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year with respect to Shares whose aggregate Fair Market Value exceeds $100,000 (regardless of whether such Incentive Stock Options were granted under this Plan, the 2002 Plan, or any other plan of the Company), such Options shall be treated as Nonqualified Stock Options. For purposes of thisSection 6.3(d), Fair Market Value shall be measured as of the date the Option was granted and Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order in which they were granted in accordance with the requirements of the Code.

                (e)    10% Stockholder.    For purposes of thisSection 6.3, a "10% Stockholder" is an individual who, immediately before the date an Award is granted, owns (or is treated as owning) stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, determined under Section 424(d) of the Code.

              6.4Form of Consideration.    The Committee shall determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Committee shall determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. To the extent approved by the Committee, the consideration for exercise of an Option may be paid in any one, or any combination, of the forms of consideration set forth in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) below.

                (a)    Cash Equivalent.    Consideration may be paid by cash, check or other cash equivalent approved by the Committee.

                (b)    Tender or Attestation of Shares.    Consideration may be paid by the tendering of other Shares to the Company or the attestation to the ownership of the Shares that otherwise would be tendered to the Company in exchange for the Company's reducing the number of Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Option. Shares tendered or attested to in exchange for Shares issued under the Plan may not be shares of Restricted Stock at the time they are tendered or attested to. The Committee shall determine acceptable methods for tendering or attesting to Shares to exercise an Option under the Plan and may impose such limitations and prohibitions on the use of Shares to exercise Options as it deems appropriate. For purposes of determining the amount of the Option price satisfied by tendering or attesting to Shares, such Shares shall be valued at their Fair Market Value on the date of tender or attestation, as applicable.

                (c)    Net-Exercise.    Consideration may be paid by having the grantCompany retain from the Shares otherwise issuable upon the exercise of the incentive stock option. EXERCISE. Each option will become exercisable (i) asOption a number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to one-fourth ( 1/4)the exercise price of the full numberOption (a "net-exercise"). For purposes of shares subject thereto one year afterdetermining the amount of the Option price satisfied by retaining Shares, such Shares shall be valued at their Fair Market Value on the date of grant and (ii)exercise.

                (d)    Broker-Assisted Cashless Exercise.    Consideration may be paid in accordance with a cashless exercise program established with a securities brokerage firm, as approved by the Committee.

                (e)    Other Methods.    Consideration may be paid using such other methods of payment as the Committee, at its discretion, deems appropriate from time to time.

              6.5Exercise of Option.    

                (a)    Procedure for Exercise.    Any Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the balanceterms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as set forth in thirty-six (36)the Award Agreement. Each Option shall become exercisable in four equal cumulative monthlyannual installments following suchcommencing on the first


        anniversary of the date of grant, or in such other installments and at such other intervals as the Board or the Committee may otherwise determine. No persons may receive incentive stock options that are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year with respect to Common Stock having a fair market value of more than $100,000. In calculating the $100,000 limit, Common Stock is valued at its fair market value on the date of grant. If an option expires or terminates before it is exercised in full, the unissued stock reserved for the option becomes available for the granting of new options or the issuance of restricted stock. Options may be exercised by payment of the full purchase price in cash or by any other form of consideration that the Committee has approved, such as the surrender of outstanding shares of Common 19 Stock owned by the participant or by withholding shares that would otherwise be issued upon the exercise of the option. The Committee may also authorize the exercise of options by the delivery of an irrevocable written notice of exercise form together with irrevocable instructions to a broker-dealer to sell or margin a sufficient portion of the shares of Common Stock and to deliver the sale or margin loan proceeds directly to the Company to pay the exercise price of the option. All rights to exercise options terminate three months following the participant's severance for any reason other than death or disability, or upon expiration of the option, whichever occurs first. During such three month period, the participant may only exercise options to the extent they were exercisable on the date of the participant's severance. If a participant dies without having fully exercised his or her options during the period of his or her employment or within three months of his or her severance, the options may be exercised within a period of one year following his or her death, if the expiration of the option period has not first occurred to the extent the participant could have exercised them on the date of his or her death. If the participant was disabled at the time of severance, the options may be exercised within a period of one year following his or her severance, if the expiration date has not first occurred, to the extent the participant could have exercised them on the date of his or her severance. SUBSTITUTE OPTIONS. The Company may grant options to employees of acquired companies who hold stock options of the acquired company upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may determine but may not be contrary to applicable law. TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS. Options may be transferred only by will or the laws of descent and distribution. RESTRICTED STOCK. Pursuant to the Plan, the Committee will from time to time determine, in its discretion, those persons who will be offered the right to purchase shares of restricted stock and the number of shares that may be purchased by each such person. The purchase price per share of all restricted stock will be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion, so long as the purchase price is not less than the fair market value of Common Stock on the date the right to purchase such restricted stock is granted. A participant will not have a vested right to the shares subject to the grant of restricted stock until satisfaction of the vesting requirements specified in the grant. The participant may not assign or alienate his or her interest in the shares of restricted stock prior to vesting. ADJUSTMENTS. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan, and all outstanding options and outstanding securities subject to the Company's repurchase right, will be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar capital changes. The Committee may also make such adjustments in the event of a spin-off or other distribution of Company assets to stockholders, other than normal cash dividends. MERGERS; REORGANIZATIONS. In the event of a merger, share exchange, reorganization or consolidation of the Company in which the Company is not the surviving corporation or survives as a subsidiary of another corporation, each outstanding option will be assumed or an equivalent option substituted by the successor corporation. In the event the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the option, the participant will fully vest in and have the right to exercise the option as to all of the shares of Common Stock purchasable under the option, including shares that would not otherwise be vested or exercisable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board or Committee may in any specific case provideotherwise determine. An Option shall be deemed exercised when the Committee receives: (i) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Award Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, (ii) full payment for the treatmentShares (in a form permitted underSection 6.4) with respect to which the Option is exercised and (iii) provision for the full satisfaction of an optionany tax withholding obligations as provided for in a manner different than that described above. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION. The BoardSection 10.8 of Directors may at any time amend or terminate the Plan. However, no modification

                (b)    Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider.    Following a Participant's Termination of Service, the Participant (or the Participant's Beneficiary, in the case of Termination of Service due to death) may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement, subject to the following conditions:

                    (i)  An Option may be madeexercised after the Participant's Termination of Service only to the extent that would impair the rightsOption was vested as of the participant holding an option withoutTermination of Service;

                   (ii)  An Option may not be exercised after the participant's consent. Further, without the approvalexpiration of the majorityterm of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement;

                  (iii)  Unless a Participant's Termination of Service is the result of the Company's stockholders,Participant's Disability, the BoardParticipant may not amendexercise an Incentive Stock Option more than three months after such Termination of Service;

                  (iv)  If a Participant's Termination of Service is the result of the Participant's Disability, the Participant may exercise an Incentive Stock Option up to 12 months after Termination of Service; and

                   (v)  After the Participant's death, his Beneficiary may exercise an Incentive Stock Option only to the extent that that the deceased Participant was entitled to exercise such Incentive Stock Option as of the date of his death.

                In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for three months after the Participant's Termination of Service for any reason other than Disability or death, and for 12 months after the Participant's Termination of Service on account of Disability or death.

                (c)    Rights as a Stockholder.    Shares subject to an Option shall be deemed issued, and the Participant shall be deemed the record holder of such Shares, on the Option exercise date. Until such Option exercise date, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Shares subject to the Option. In the event that the Company effects a split of the Shares by means of a stock dividend and the exercise price of, and number of shares subject to, an Option are adjusted as of the date of distribution of the dividend (rather than as of the record date for such dividend), then a Participant who exercises such Option between the record date and the distribution date for such stock dividend shall be entitled to receive, on the distribution date, the stock dividend with respect to the Shares subject to the Option. No other adjustment shall be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued.

              6.6Repurchase Rights.    The Committee shall have the discretion to grant Options which are exercisable for unvested Shares. If the Participant ceases to be a Service Provider while holding such unvested Shares, the Company shall have the right to repurchase any or all of those unvested Shares at a price per share equal to the lower of (i) the exercise price paid per Share, or (ii) the Fair Market Value per Share at the time of repurchase. The terms upon which such repurchase right shall be exercisable by the Committee (including the period and procedure for exercise and the appropriate vesting schedule for the purchased Shares) shall be established by the Committee and set forth in the document evidencing such repurchase right.



      ARTICLE VII
      STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

              7.1Terms of Stock Appreciation Right.    The term, base amount, vesting schedule, and other conditions and limitations applicable to each Stock Appreciation Right, except the medium of settlement, shall be as determined by the Committee and shall be stated in the Award Agreement. No Stock Appreciation Right shall have a term in excess of eight (8) years measured from the date the Stock Appreciation Right is granted. Subject toSection 2.3(b), the base price of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date the Award is granted. All Awards of Stock Appreciation Rights shall be settled in Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Stock Appreciation Right.

              7.2Exercise of Stock Appreciation Right.    

                (a)    Procedure for Exercise.    Any Stock Appreciation Right granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as set forth in the Award Agreement. Each Stock Appreciation Right shall become exercisable in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of grant, or in such other installments and at such other intervals as the Committee may in any specific case otherwise determine. A Stock Appreciation Right shall be deemed exercised when the Committee receives written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Award Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Stock Appreciation Right.

                (b)    Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider.    Following a Participant's Termination of Service, the Participant (or the Participant's Beneficiary, in the case of Termination of Service due to death) may exercise his or her Stock Appreciation Right within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Stock Appreciation right is vested as of the Termination of Service. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Stock Appreciation Right shall remain exercisable for three months following the Participant's Termination of Service for any reason other than Disability or death, and for 12 months after the Participant's Termination of Service on account of Disability or death.

                (c)    Rights as a Stockholder.    Shares subject to a Stock Appreciation Right shall be deemed issued, and the Participant shall be deemed the record holder of such Shares, on the date the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised. Until such date, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Shares subject to the Stock Appreciation Right. If the Company effects a split of the Shares by means of a stock dividend and the exercise price of, and number of shares subject to, a Stock Appreciation Right are adjusted as of the date of distribution of the dividend (rather than as of the record date for such dividend), then a Participant who exercises such Stock Appreciation Right between the record date and the distribution date for such stock dividend shall be entitled to receive, on the distribution date, the stock dividend with respect to the Shares subject to the Stock Appreciation Right. No other adjustment shall be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued.


      ARTICLE VIII
      RESTRICTED STOCK

              8.1Terms of Restricted Stock.    Subject to the provisions of the Plan, regardingthe Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and other conditions and limitations applicable to each Award of Restricted Stock shall be as determined by the Committee and shall be stated in the Award Agreement;provided,however, that the Period of Restriction, (i) if time-based, shall be not less than three (3) years and (ii) if based on Performance Objectives, shall be not less than one (1) year. Unless the classCommittee determines otherwise, Shares of individuals 20 Restricted Stock shall be held by the Company as escrow agent until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.


              8.2Transferability.    Except as provided in thisArticle VIII, Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until the end of the applicable Period of Restriction.

              8.3Other Restrictions.    The Committee, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.

              8.4Removal of Restrictions.    Except as otherwise provided in thisArticle VIII, and subject toSection 10.6, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by an Award of Restricted Stock made under the Plan shall be released from escrow, and shall become fully transferable, as soon as practicable after the Period of Restriction ends, and in any event no later than 21/2 months after the end of the Tax Year in which the Period of Restriction ends.

              8.5Voting Rights.    During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.

              8.6Dividends and Other Distributions.    During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock shall be entitled to receive incentive stock options;all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.

                (a)   If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares shall be subject to the same restrictions (and shall therefore be forfeitable to the same extent) as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

                (b)   If any such dividends or distributions are paid in cash, the Award Agreement may specify that the cash payments shall be subject to the same restrictions as the related Restricted Stock, in which case they shall be accumulated during the Period of Restriction and paid or forfeited when the related Shares of Restricted Stock vest or are forfeited. Alternatively, the Award Agreement may specify that the dividend equivalents or other payments shall be unrestricted, in which case they shall be paid as soon as practicable after the dividend or distribution date. In no event shall any cash dividend or distribution be paid later than two and one-half (21/2) months after the Tax Year in which the dividend or distribution becomes nonforfeitable.

              8.7Right of Repurchase of Restricted Stock.    If, with respect to any Award, (i) a Participant's Termination of Service occurs before the end of the Period of Restriction or (ii) any Performance Objectives are not achieved by the maximumend of the period for measuring such Performance Objectives, then the Company shall have the right to repurchase forfeitable Shares of Restricted Stock from the Participant at their original issuance price or other stated or formula price (or to require forfeiture of such Shares if issued at no cost).


      ARTICLE IX
      RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

              9.1Terms of Restricted Stock Units.    Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Period of Restriction, number of underlying Shares, and other conditions and limitations applicable to each Award of Restricted Stock Units shall be as determined by the Committee and shall be stated in the Award Agreement;provided,however, that the Period of Restriction, (i) if time-based, shall be not less than three (3) years and (ii) if based on Performance Objectives, shall be not less than one (1) year.

              9.2Settlement of Restricted Stock Units.    Subject toSection 10.5, the number of Shares specified in the Award Agreement, or cash equal to the Fair Market Value of the underlying Shares specified in the Award Agreement, shall be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable after the end of the applicable Period of Restriction, and in any event no later than 21/2 months after the end of the Tax Year in which the Period of Restriction ends.


              9.3Forfeiture.    If, with respect to any Award, (i) a Participant's Termination of Service occurs before the end of the Period of Restriction, or (ii) any Performance Objectives are not achieved by the end of the period for measuring such Performance Objectives, then, except as otherwise determined by the Committee, the Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to such Award shall be forfeited and the Company shall have no further obligation thereunder.


      ARTICLE X
      ADDITIONAL TERMS OF AWARDS

              10.1Change in Control.    

                (a)    Effect.    Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), each outstanding Award shall immediately become exercisable or payable in full (if applicable, and whether or not then exercisable), and any forfeiture and vesting restrictions thereon shall lapse. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to a Change in Control, to the extent consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, the Committee may determine that, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, there shall be no acceleration of benefits under Awards or determine that only certain or limited benefits under Awards shall be accelerated and the extent to which they shall be accelerated, and/or establish a different time in respect of such event for such acceleration. In that event, the Committee will make provision in connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Plan and the assumption of Options and Awards theretofore granted, or the substitution for such Options and Awards with new options and awards covering the stock of a successor employer corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices. In addition, the Committee may override the limitations on acceleration in thisSection 10.1(a) by express provision in the Award Agreement and may accord any Participant the right to refuse any acceleration, whether pursuant to the Award Agreement or otherwise, in such circumstances as the Committee may approve. Any acceleration of Common Stock that may be issuedAwards shall comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including without limitation Sections 409A and 422 of the Code.

                (b)    Defined.    For purposes of this Plan, a "Change in Control" shall mean the first of the following to occur:

                    (i)  the purchase or other acquisition by any Person (as defined below), directly or indirectly, of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Plan (exceptExchange Act) of the Company's securities, not including the securities beneficially owned by such Person or any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Affiliates, representing 50 percent or more on a single date or during any 12 month period of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the caseelection of adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or similar events). The Plan doesthe Board; provided, however, that if any Person has satisfied this requirement, the acquisition of additional Company securities by the same Person shall be construed as not preventtriggering a Change of Control; and provided further, however, that an increase in the percentage of voting securities owned by any Person as a result of a transaction in which the Company from establishingacquires its voting securities in exchange for property shall not be treated as an acquisition of the Company's voting securities for purposes of thisSection 10.1(b);

                   (ii)  the consummation of a reorganization, merger, or consolidation of the Company, if the Company's stockholders, in combination with any trustee or other plan, program or arrangement of any kind relating tofiduciary acquiring voting securities under an employee compensation or benefits or providing for the issuance of shares of Common Stock, and the grant of options or opportunities to purchase restricted stock under the Plan will not preclude any employee from participating in any otherbenefit plan program or arrangement of the Company or its subsidiaries. THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION SUMMARIZES THE MAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN AND THE STOCK INCENTIVES GRANTED THEREUNDER. THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE COMPLETE AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PLAN IN ITS ENTIRETY. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES The following is a general discussion of certain federal income tax consequences to a participant and the Company with respect to shares of Common Stock issued under the Plan. In addition, there may be state and local tax consequences to a participant which may vary between each state and locality. INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS. No taxable income will be recognized by a participant upon the grant or exercise of any incentive stock option under the Plan. However the amount by which the fair market value of stock purchased upon exercise of an incentive stock option exceeds the option priceAffiliate as part of such stock constitutes an itemtransaction, do not, immediately thereafter, own more than 50 percent of tax preference which couldthe combined voting power of the reorganized, merged or consolidated Company's then be subjectoutstanding securities that is entitled to the alternative minimum taxvote generally in the year that the option is exercised. The Company will not be entitled to any income tax deduction as the resultelection of the grantdirectors; provided, however, that a merger or exercise of any incentive stock option. Gain or loss resulting from the subsequent sale of stock acquired upon exercise of an incentive stock option will be long-term capital gain or loss if such sale is made after two years from the date of the grant of the option and after one year from the transfer of such stockconsolidation effected to the participant upon exercise, provided that the participant is an employeeimplement a recapitalization of the Company from the date of grant until three months before the date of exercise. In the event(or similar transaction) in



          which no Person acquires more than 50 percent of the participant's death or disability prior to exercise of an incentive stock option, special rules apply in determining whether gain or loss upon salecombined voting power of the stock acquired upon exerciseCompany's then outstanding securities shall not be a Change of Control under thisSection 10.1(b);

                  (iii)  during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who, as of the beginning of such option will be taxable as long-term capital gainperiod, constitute the Board (the "Incumbent Board") cease to constitute at least a majority of the Board (unless the reason for no longer constituting a majority of the Board is because one or loss or ordinary income. If the subsequent salemore directors is not re-elected because of stock is made priora failure to the expiration of such two-year or one-year periods, the participant will recognize ordinary incomesatisfy majority voting requirements in the year of sale in an amount equal to the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise,Company's charter, bylaws or applicable policy); provided, that if such sale isany person becoming a transaction in which a loss (if sustained) would have been recognized by the participant, the amount of ordinary income recognized by the participant will not exceed the excess (if any) of the amount realized on the sale over the option price. The Company will then be entitled to an income tax deduction of like amount. Any excess gain recognized by the participant upon such sale would then be taxable as capital gain, either long-term or short-term depending upon whether the stock had been held for more than one year prior to sale. If the sale of stock received upon exercise of an option qualifies for long-term capital gain treatment, the capital gain would be taxed to individuals in accordance with the tax rates then in effect under the Code. Long-term capital gains are currently taxed at a maximum federal rate of 28%. NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS. Generally, at the time of the grant of any nonqualified stock option under the Plan, no taxable income will be recognized by the participant and the Company will not be entitled to a deduction. Upon the exercise of such option, the participant generally will recognize taxable income, and the Company will then be entitled to a deduction, in the amount by which the then fair market value of the shares of Common Stock issued to such participant exceeds the option price. 21 Income recognized by the participant upon exercise of a nonqualified stock option will be taxed as ordinary income in accordance with the tax codes then in effect under the Code. Ordinary income is currently taxed at a maximum federal rate of 39.6%. If the participant is an employee, such income will constitute "wages" with respect to which the Company is required to deduct and withhold federal and state income and payroll taxes. Any such deductions will be made from the wages, salary, bonus or other income to which the participant would otherwise be entitled and, at the Company's election, the participant may be required to pay to the Company (for withholding on the participant's behalf) any amount not so deducted but required to be so withheld. Upon the subsequent disposition of shares acquired upon the exercise of an option other than an incentive stock option, the participant will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds received upon disposition and the fair market value of such shares at the time of exercise. If such shares have been held for more than one year at the time of such disposition, the capital gain or loss will be long-term. ACCELERATION OF STOCK OPTIONS UPON A TRANSFER OF CONTROL. If, upon a reorganization, merger, sale or other transaction resulting in a change in controldirector of the Company subsequent to the exercisabilitybeginning of stock options heldsuch period whose election, or nomination for election by certain employees (generally officers, stockholders and highly compensated employeesthe Company's shareholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the Company) is accelerated (or payments are made to cancel unexercisable options ofdirectors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such employees), such acceleration or payment may be determined to be, in whole or in part,individual were a "parachute payment" for federal income tax purposes. If the present value of allmember of the participant's parachute payments exceeds three time the participant's average compensationIncumbent Board, but excluding, for the past five years, the participant will be subject to a 20% excise tax on the amountthis purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of such parachute payment which is in excess of the greater of such average compensation of the participant or an amount which the participant establishes as reasonable compensation. In addition, the Company will not be allowed a deduction for such excess parachute payment. RESTRICTED STOCK. A purchaser of restricted stock will be required to include in his or her gross income, in the taxable year of such purchaser in which the shares of restricted stock vest, the amount by which the then fair market value of such restricted stock (determined at the date of vesting) exceeds the purchase price paid for such restricted stock. However, a purchaser may elect pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to include in his or her gross income for the taxable year in which the restricted stock is issued, the excess of the fair market value of all such restricted stock at the time of such issuance (determined without reference to the Company's repurchase rights) over the amount paid for such restricted stock. In this event, the purchaser will not recognize taxable income when the restricted stock vests. If shares with respect to which a Section 83(b) election has been made are later repurchased by the Company, the purchaser will not be entitled to a deduction. As a result of issuing restricted stock subject to a repurchase right, the Company will be entitled to a deduction for its taxable year within which ends the taxable year of the purchaser of such stock in which such purchaser is required to include an amount in gross income, eitheroffice occurs as a result of the vesting of the shareseither an actual or of makingthreatened election contest, including, but not limited to, a Section 83(b) election. The amount of such deduction will be equalconsent solicitation relating to the amount, if any, which the purchaserelection of such stock is required to include in his or her gross income. Any amount included in a purchaser's gross income as a result of the issuance of shares of restricted stock under the Plan or the vesting of shares of stock will be taxed a ordinary income. If the purchaser is an employee, such amount will constitute "wages" with respect to which the Company is required to deduct and withhold federal and state income and payroll taxes. Any such deductions will be made from the wages, salary, bonus or other income to which the purchaser would otherwise be entitled and, at the Company's election, the purchaser may be required to pay the Company (for withholding on such purchaser's behalf) any amount not so deducted but required to be so withheld. Except as described above, upon the disposition of shares of vested restricted stock, the purchaser will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds received from the 22 disposition and the purchaser's tax basis in the shares. If such shares have been held at the time of their disposition for more than one year from the earlier of the date of a Section 83(b) election or the date the Company's repurchase right terminates as to the shares, the capital gain or loss will be long-term. A purchaser of restricted stock may not assign or alienate his or her interest in the restricted stock prior to vesting. However, if a purchaser of restricted stock does dispose of such unvested shares of stock, the purchaser will recognize compensation in the amount equal to the difference between the proceeds received from the disposition and the purchaser's tax basis in the shares. COMPENSATION DEDUCTION LIMITATION. In certain circumstances, a publicly held corporation such as the Company is denied an income tax deduction for compensation paid to certain "covered employees" (as defined below) in excess of $1.0 million per year. However, upon exercise, nonqualified stock options granted under the Plan with an option price equal to or greater than the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of grant generally will not be subject to the $1.0 million deduction limitation so long as the Committee is at all times composed of "outside directors" as defined in applicable Treasury Regulations. If so, the nonqualified stock options should then meet the exemption for "performance-based" compensation. A "covered employee" is a participant who, on the last day of the taxable yeardirectors of the Company is the chief executive officerand whose appointment or one of the four other most highly compensated executive officers of the Company for proxy disclosure purposes. Sales of restricted stock are also subject to this $1.0 million deduction limitation. THE FOREGOING SUMMARY OF THE EFFECTS OF FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UPON PARTICIPANTS, HOLDERS OF RESTRICTED STOCK AND THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO SHARES ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE COMPLETE AND REFERENCE IS MADE TO THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE. REASONS FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN PROPOSAL The Board of Directors believes that the selected use of stock options and restricted stock is an effective means of attracting, motivating and retaining employees and that the availability of the number of shares coveredelection was not approved by the Plan is important to the Company's business prospects and operations. VOTE REQUIRED The approval of the Plan requires the affirmative vote ofat least a majority of the votes cast atdirectors of the Meeting. NeitherCompany in office immediately before any such contest; or

                  (iv)  the consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, other than a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company's assets to an absention norentity where the outstanding securities generally entitled to vote in the election of directors of the Company immediately prior to the transaction continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into such securities of the surviving entity or any parent thereof) 50 percent or more of the combined voting power of the outstanding voting securities of such entity generally entitled to vote in such entity's election of directors immediately after such sale.

                Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) in no event may there by more than one transaction or occurrence treated as a broker non-vote"Change of Control" for purposes of this Plan and (y) to the extent necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, a Change in Control shall only be deemed to occur if the Change in Control is an affirmative vote and, therefore, both willalso a "change in the ownership or effective control of the corporation or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation" within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.

                (c)    Other Terms.    For purposes ofSection 10.1(b), the following terms shall have the same effectfollowing meanings:

                    (i)  "Affiliate" means any entity that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company as a vote againstdetermined by the Plan. See "General Information.Board in its discretion.

                   (ii)  "Exchange Act" RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING REASONS, THE BOARD BELIEVES THAT THE PLAN IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" APPROVAL THEREOF. PROXIES WILL BE VOTED FOR THIS PROPOSAL UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY INDICATED. 23 COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Section 16(a) ofmeans the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ("as amended.

                   (v)  "Person" shall have the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act;provided, however, that Person shall exclude (i) the Company or any of its Affiliates, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its Affiliates, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, and (iv) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportion as their ownership of stock of the Company.

              10.2Transferability of Awards.    Except as provided below, a Participant's rights under an Award may not be transferred or encumbered, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or, in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order (as defined under Section 16"414(p) of the Code). The Committee may provide, in an Agreement for a Nonqualified Stock Option or Restricted Stock Award, for its transferability as a gift to family members,


      one or more trusts for the benefit of family members, or one or more partnerships of which family members are the only partners, according to such terms as the Committee may determine;provided that the Participant receives no consideration for the transfer and the transferred Nonqualified Stock Option or Restricted Stock Award shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable to the Nonqualified Stock Option or Restricted Stock Award immediately before the transfer.

              10.3Effect of Termination of Employment or Service.    The Committee shall establish in respect of each Award granted to a Participant the effect of a termination of employment or service on the rights and benefits thereunder and in so doing may make distinctions based upon the cause of termination, e.g. retirement, early retirement, termination for cause, disability or death. Notwithstanding any terms to the contrary in an Award Agreement or this Plan, the Committee may decide in its complete discretion to extend the exercise period of an Award (although not beyond the period described inSection 6.3(a)) requires and to accelerate the vesting or exercisability of any Award.

              10.4No Fractional Shares.    No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award. The Committee shall determine whether cash shall be paid in lieu of fractional shares or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

              10.5No Effect on Employment or Service.    Neither the Plan nor any Award shall confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing the Participant's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company; nor shall they interfere in any way with the Participant's right or the Company's executive officers, directorsright to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws and beneficial ownersany enforceable agreement between the Service Provider and the Company.

              10.6Conditions On Delivery of more than 10%Shares and Lapsing of Restrictions.    The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any Shares pursuant to the Plan or to remove restrictions from Shares previously delivered under the Plan until (i) all conditions of the Award have been met or removed to the satisfaction of the Committee, (ii) subject to approval of the Company's counsel, all other legal matters (including any Applicable Laws) in connection with the issuance and delivery of such Shares have been satisfied, and (iii) the Participant has executed and delivered to the Company such representations or agreements as the Committee may consider appropriate to satisfy the requirements of Applicable Laws.

              10.7Inability to Obtain Authority.    The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.

              10.8Withholding.    All distributions or payments made with respect to an Award shall be net of any amounts required to be withheld pursuant to applicable federal, state and local tax withholding requirements. The Company may require a Participant to remit to it or to the subsidiary that employs a Participant an amount sufficient to satisfy such tax withholding requirements prior to the delivery of any certificates for Common Stock (collectively, "Insiders")Stock. In lieu thereof, the Company or the employing corporation shall have the right to file reportswithhold the amount of ownershipsuch taxes from any other sums due or to become due to the Participant as the Company shall prescribe. The Committee may, in its discretion and changessubject to such rules as it may adopt, permit a Participant to pay all or a portion of the federal, state and local withholding taxes arising in ownershipconnection with any Award by electing to have the Company withhold shares of Common Stock deliverable thereunder having a Fair Market Value that is not in excess of the minimum statutory amount of tax to be withheld.

              10.9Other Provisions.    In addition to the provisions described in the Plan, any Award Agreement may include such other provisions (whether or not applicable to the Award of any other Participant) as the



      Committee determines appropriate, including restrictions on resale or other disposition and provisions to comply with Applicable Laws.

              10.10Section 16 of the Exchange Act.    It is the intent of the Company that Awards and transactions permitted by Awards be interpreted in a manner that, in the case of Participants who are or may be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, qualify, to the maximum extent compatible with the Securitiesexpress terms of the Awards, for exemption from matching liability under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. The Company shall have no liability to any Participant or other person for Section 16 consequences of Awards or events in connection with Awards if an Award or related event does not so qualify.

              10.11Not Benefit Plan Compensation.    Payments and Exchange Commissionother benefits received by a Participant under an Award made pursuant to the Plan shall not be deemed a part of a Participant's compensation for purposes of determining the Participant's benefits under any other employee benefit plans or arrangements provided by the Company, except where the Committee expressly provides otherwise in writing.


      ARTICLE XI
      TERM, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF PLAN

              11.1Term of Plan.    The Plan shall become effective on the Effective Date.

              11.2Termination of the Plan.    The Plan shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) the date that is 10 years after the Plan is approved by the Company's stockholders; (ii) the date on which all Shares available for issuance under the Plan have been issued as fully vested Shares; or (iii) the date determined by the Board pursuant to its authority under Section 11.3.

              11.3Amendment of the Plan.    The Board or the Committee may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan, without the consent of the Participants or Beneficiaries. The Company shall obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary to comply with Applicable Laws.

              11.4Effect of Amendment or Termination.    Except as provided inSection 11.5 of the Plan, no amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of any Participant or Beneficiary under an outstanding Award, unless required to comply with an Applicable Law or mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Nasdaq Stock Market,Committee; any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan shall not affect the Committee's ability to furnishexercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

              11.5Adjustments of Awards Upon the Occurrence of Unusual or Nonrecurring Events.    The Committee may, in its sole discretion (but subject to the limitations and conditions expressly stated in the Plan, such as the limitations on adjustment of Performance Objectives), adjust the terms and conditions of Awards during the pendency or in recognition of (i) unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on its review of(such as a capital adjustment, reorganization or merger) or the copies of such forms received by it, or written representations from certain reporting persons that no Form 5s were required for those persons, the Company believes that its Insiders complied with all applicable Section 16 filing requirements for fiscal 2000. INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Deloitte & Touche LLP, certified public accountants, acted as Company's independent auditors and audited the consolidated financial statements of the Company, or (ii) any changes in Applicable Laws or accounting principles. By way of example, the power to adjust Awards shall include the power to suspend the exercise of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right.


      ARTICLE XII
      MISCELLANEOUS

              12.1Governing Law.    This Plan, Awards granted hereunder and actions taken in connection with the Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware regardless of the law that might otherwise apply under applicable principles of conflicts of laws.

              12.2Authorization of Sub-Plans.    The Committee may from time to time establish one or more sub-plans under the Plan for purposes of satisfying applicable blue sky, securities and/or tax laws of various



      jurisdictions. The Committee shall establish such sub-plans by adopting supplements to this Plan containing (i) such limitations as the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. The Company has been advised that Deloitte & Touche LLP is independentCommittee deems necessary or desirable, and (ii) such additional terms and conditions not otherwise inconsistent with respectthe Plan as the Committee shall deem necessary or desirable. All sub-plans adopted by the Committee shall be deemed to be part of the Plan, but each sub-plan shall apply only to Participants within the affected jurisdiction and the Company withinshall not be required to provide copies of any sub-plans to Participants in any jurisdiction which is not the meaningsubject of such sub-plan.

              12.3Expenses.    The costs of administering the Plan shall be paid by the Company.

              12.4Severability.    If any provision of the Securities ActPlan or any Award Agreement is determined by a court of 1993,competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, or as to any person or Award, such provision shall be construed or deemed to be amended to resolve the applicable infirmity, unless the Committee determines that it cannot be so construed or deemed amended without materially altering the Plan or the Award, in which case such provision shall be stricken as to such jurisdiction, person, or Award, and the applicable published rulesremainder of the Plan and regulations thereunder. A representativeany such Award shall remain in full force and effect.

              12.5Construction.    Unless the contrary is clearly indicated by the context, (i) the use of that firm is expectedthe masculine gender shall also include within its meaning the feminine and vice versa; (ii) the use of the singular shall also include within its meaning the plural and vice versa; and (iii) the word "include" shall mean to include, but not to be present atlimited to.

              12.6No Trust or Fund Created.    Neither the Meeting and the representative is expectedPlan nor any Award Agreement shall create or be construed to be available to respond to appropriate questions. The Board of Directors has recommended that Deloitte & Touche LLP be appointed as the Company's auditors for fiscal 2001. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2002 ANNUAL MEETING Any stockholder who wishes to presentcreate a proposal for action at the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and who wishes to have it set forth in the corresponding proxy statement and identified in the corresponding form of proxy prepared by management must notify the Company no later than September 1, 2001 in such form as required under the rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. OTHER MATTERS The Board of Directors does not knowtrust or separate fund of any other matters to be presented at the Meeting, but, if other matters do properly come before the Meeting, it is intended that the persons named as proxies in the proxy will vote on them in accordance with their best judgment. A copy of the Company's 2000 Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000 is being mailed to each stockholder of record together with this Proxy Statement. The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2000. This Report contains detailed information concerningkind or a fiduciary relationship between the Company and its operations, supplementary financial information and certain schedules which are not included ina Participant or any other person. To the 2000 Annual Report. A COPY OF THIS REPORT WILL BE FURNISHED TO STOCKHOLDERS WITHOUT CHARGE UPON REQUEST TO: Investor Relations, Tetra Tech, Inc., 670 North Rosemead Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107; telephone number (626) 351-4664; or via e-mail at ir@tetratech.com. The Annual Report and Form 10-K are not partextent that any person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company pursuant to an Award, such right shall be no more secure than the right of any unsecured general creditor of the Company's soliciting material. By OrderCompany.

              12.7Headings.    Headings are given to the sections and subsections of the Board of Directors [LOGO] Richard A. Lemmon Executive Vice President and Secretary Pasadena, California January 15, 2001 24 ANNEX A TETRA TECH, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Independent Audit Committee (the "Audit Committee")Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. Such headings shall not be deemed in any way material or relevant to the construction or interpretation of the BoardPlan or any provision thereof.

              12.8Complete Statement of Directors (the "Board") for Tetra Tech, Inc. (the "Company")Plan.    This document is responsible for effective oversighta complete statement of the Company's financial reporting process and adequacy of internal controls, relationships with external and internal auditors and financial compliance issues. The Company's independent auditor is accountable toPlan.



      APPENDIX

              As used in the Audit Committee and the Board, as representatives of the Company's stockholders. The Audit Committee and the Board have the ultimate authority to select (or nominate for stockholder approval), evaluate and, where appropriate, replace the independent auditor. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES 1. Shall be an effective independent committee with oversight responsibility for and an understanding of the Company's financial statements. Members of the Audit Committee shall have no relationship to the Company that may interfere with a Committee member's exercising their independence from management and the corporation. At least one member of the Committee shall have accounting or related financial management expertise. 2. Evaluate the audit activities of the Company's independent public accountants and internal auditors. 3. Receive periodic reports from the independent auditor regarding the auditor's independence consistent with Independent Standards Board Standard 1, discuss such reports with the auditor, and if so determined by the Audit Committee, recommend that the Board take appropriate action to oversee the independence of the independent auditor. 4. Review and approve the Company's operating policies and practices, including information security practices. 5. Provide oversight of the financial reporting process and adequacy of internal controls. 6. Maintain direct relationship with external and internal auditors. 7. Examine the external and internal auditors' findings relevant to: - significant accounting policies - significant audit adjustments - any significant disagreements with management - auditors' awareness of management consultation with other accountants 8. Encourage and strongly support enhanced dialogue about the Company's financial statements among corporate management and outside auditors relevant to: - quality of earnings - accounting practices adopted - estimates and judgments made by management - unrecorded audit adjustments - clarity of financial disclosures 9. Conduct a review meeting following the completion of the Company's fiscal year with at least one additional meeting conducted within the fiscal year. 10. Continually review approaches to improving the Audit Committee effectiveness. A-1 ANNEX B TETRA TECH, INC. 2001 STOCK PLAN 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Tetra Tech, Inc. 2001 Stock Plan ("Plan") is to promote the interests of Tetra Tech, Inc. ("Company") and its stockholders by enabling it to offer grants of stock to better attract, retain, and reward its employees, directors and other persons providing services to it and, accordingly, to strengthen the mutuality of interests between those persons and the Company's stockholders by providing those persons with a proprietary interest in pursuing the Company's long-term growth and financial success. 2. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Plan, the following terms shall have the meaningsfollowing meanings:

              "10% Stockholder" has the meaning set forth below. (a) "Board"inSection 6.3(e).

              "2002 Plan" has the meaning set forth inSection 1.1.

              "Acquired Company" has the meaning set forth inSection 2.1(e).

              "Applicable Laws" means the Boardrequirements relating to, connected with, or otherwise implicated by the administration of Directorslong-term incentive plans under applicable state corporation laws, United States federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Shares are listed or quoted, and the applicable laws of Tetra Tech, Inc. (b) "Code"any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

              "Award" means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, or other equity-based awards.

              "Award Agreement" means a written agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan. Each Award Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

              "Beneficiary" means the personal representative of the Participant's estate or the person(s) to whom an Award is transferred pursuant to the Participant's will or in accordance with the laws of descent or distribution.

              "Board" means the board of directors of the Company.

              "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Reference1986, as amended. Any reference to any specifica section of the Code herein shall be deemeda reference to any regulations or other guidance of general applicability promulgated under such section, and shall further be a reference to any successor provision. (c) "Committee"or amended section of such section of the Code that is so referred to and any regulations thereunder.

              "Committee" means the administrativeCompensation Committee of this Plan that is provided inthe Board, which has been constituted by the Board to comply with the requirements of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act, Section 3 of this Plan. (d) "Common Stock" means the common stock162(m) of the Company Code, and/or any security issued in substitution, exchange, or in lieu thereof. (e) "Company"other Applicable Laws.

              "Company" means Tetra Tech, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor corporation. Except wherethereto.

              "Consultant" means any natural person, including an advisor, engaged by the context indicates otherwise,Company to render services to the term "Company" shall include its ParentCompany.

              "Director" means a member of the Board.

              "Disability" means total and Subsidiaries. (f) "Disabled" means permanent and total disability as defined in Code Section 22(e)(3). (g) "Exchange Act" of the Code.

      "Effective Date" means November 14, 2005;provided that the Plan and any Awards granted hereunder shall be null and void if the Plan is not approved by the Company's stockholders before any compensation under the Plan is paid.

              "Employee" means any person who is an employee, as defined in Section 3401(c) of the Code, of the Company or any other entity the employees of which are permitted to receive Incentive Stock Options under the Code. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director's fee by the Company shall be sufficient to constitute "employment" by the Company.

              "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (h) "Fair1934, as amended.

              "Executive Officer" means an individual who is an "executive officer" of the Company (as defined by Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act) or a "covered employee" under Section 162(m) of the Code.


              "Fair Market Value"Value" means, with respect to Shares as of Common Stock for any day shall be determined in accordance withdate the following rules. (i) If the Common Stock is admitted to trading or listed on a national securities exchange, the last reportedclosing sale price on that day regular way, or if noper share of such reported sale takes place on that day, the average of the last reported bid and ask prices on that day regular way, in either case on the principal national securities exchange on which the Common Stock is admitted to trading or listed. (ii) If not listed or admitted to trading on any national securities exchange, the last sale price regular way on that day reported on the Nasdaq National Market ("Nasdaq National Market") of the Nasdaq Stock Market ("NSM") or, if no such reported sale takes place on that day, the average ofShares (or the closing bid, and ask prices regular way on that day. (iii) If not traded or listed on a national securities exchange or includedif no sales were reported) as reported in the Nasdaq National Market, the last reported sale price on that day regular way,The Wall Street Journal (Northeast edition) or, if nonot reported therein, such reported sale takes place on that day,other source as the average ofCommittee deems reliable.

              "Full-Value Awards" has the closing bid and ask prices regular way on that day reported by the NSM, or any comparable system on that day. (iv) If the Common Stock is not includedmeaning set forth in (i), (ii) or (iii) above, the last reported sale price on that day regular way, or if no such reported sale takes place on that day, the closing bid and ask prices regular way on that day as furnished by any member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") selected from time to time by the Company for that purpose. B-1 If the national securities exchange, Nasdaq National Market, NSM, or NASD as applicable, are closed on such date, the "Fair Market Value" shall be determined as of the last preceding day on which the Common Stock was traded or for which bid and ask prices are available. In the case of an Section 2.1(d).

              "Incentive Stock Option "Fair Market Value" shall be determined without reference to any restriction other than one that, by its terms, will never lapse. (i) "Incentive Stock Option"" means an optionOption intended to purchase Common Stock that isqualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Code Section 422. (j) "Insider" means a person who is subject to Section 16422 of the Exchange Act. (k) "Non-QualifiedCode.

              "Nonqualified Stock Option"Option" means anyan Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

              "Option" means an option to purchase Common StockShares that is not an Incentive Stock Option. (l) "Option" meansgranted pursuant toArticle VI of the Plan. An Option may be an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-QualifiedNonqualified Stock Option. (m) "Parent" shall mean any corporation (other than Tetra Tech, Inc.)

              "Participant" has the meaning set forth inSection 4.1.

              "Performance Objective" means a performance objective or goal that must be achieved before an unbroken chainAward, or a feature of corporations ending with Tetra Tech, Inc. if eachan Award, becomes nonforfeitable, as described inSection 5.3 of the corporations (other than Tetra Tech, Inc.) owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or morePlan.

              "Period of Restriction" means the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in the chain, as determined in accordance with the rules of Code Section 424(e). (n) "Participant" means a person who was been granted an Option orperiod during which Restricted Stock, under the Plan. (o) "Plan"remuneration underlying Restricted Stock Units or any other feature of an Award is subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. A Period of Restriction shall be deemed to end when the applicable Award ceases to be subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture.

              "Plan" has the meaning set forth inSection 1.1.

              "Restricted Stock" means this Tetra Tech, Inc. 2001 Stock Plan, as it may be amended from time to time. (p) "Restricted Stock" means sharesShares that, during a Period of Common Stock issued under Section 9 of this Plan below thatRestriction, are subject to restrictions upon assignment or alienation prior to vesting. (q) "Severance" means, with respect to a Participant, the terminationas described inArticle VIII of the Participant's provisionPlan.

              "Restricted Stock Unit" means an Award that entitles the recipient to receive Shares or cash after a Period of servicesRestriction, as described in Article IX of the Plan.

              "Service Provider" means an Employee, Director or Consultant.

              "Share" means a share of the Company's common stock.

              "Stock Appreciation Right" means an Award that entitles the recipient to receive, upon exercise, the Company as an employee, director, or independent contractor, whether by reasonexcess of death, disability, or any other reason. For purposes(i) the Fair Market Value of determining the exercisability of an Incentive Stock Option, a Participant who is on a leave of absence that exceeds ninety (90) days will be considered to have incurred a SeveranceShare on the ninety-first (91st) daydate the Award is exercised, over (ii) a base amount specified by the Committee which shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the Award is granted, as described inArticle VII of the leave of absence, unless the Participant's rights to reemployment are guaranteed by statute or contract. However, a Participant will not be considered to have incurred a Severance because of a transfer of employment between the Company and a Plan.

              "Subsidiary or Parent (or vice versa). (r) "Subsidiary"" means any corporation or entity in which Tetra Tech, Inc.,the Company directly or indirectly controls fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power of all classes of its stock having voting power, as determined in accordance with the rules of Code Section 424(f). (s) "Ten Percent Shareholder" of the Code.

              "Tax Year" means any person who owns (after taking into account the constructive ownership rulesCompany's taxable year.

              "Termination of Service" means the date an individual ceases to be a Service Provider. Unless the Committee or a Company policy provides otherwise, a leave of absence authorized by the Company or the Committee (including sick leave or military leave) from which return to service is not guaranteed by statute or contract shall be characterized as a Termination of Service if the individual does not return to service within three months; such Termination of Service shall be effective as of the first day that is more than three months after the beginning of the period of leave. If the ability to return to service upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract, but the individual does not return, the leave shall be characterized as a Termination of Service as of a date established by the Committee or Company policy. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the extent necessary to comply with Section 409A of the Code, all payments and benefits which are payable upon a termination of employment hereunder shall be paid or provided only upon those terminations of employment that constitute a "separation from service" from the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.



      Annex C

      TETRA TECH, INC.
      EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
      (As Adopted November 10, 2008)

        1.    PURPOSE

              The purpose of the Executive Compensation Plan (the "Plan") of Tetra Tech, Inc. (the "Company") is to (i) align the interests of the Company's executive officers with those of its stockholders; (ii) attract, motivate, reward and retain top level executives upon whom, in large part, the success of the Company depends; (iii) be competitive with compensation programs for companies of similar size and complexity with whom the Company competes for executive talent; (iv) provide compensation based upon the performance of the Company; and (v) strengthen the relationship between pay and performance by emphasizing variable, at-risk compensation that is dependent upon the successful achievement of specified performance goals. The Plan is designed with the intention that the incentives paid hereunder to the executive officers of the Company (within the meaning of Rule 3b-7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) ("Executive Officers") are deductible under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder (the "Code").

        2.    DEFINITIONS

              The following definitions shall be applicable throughout the Plan:

              (a)   "Award" means the amount of a cash incentive payable under the Plan to a Participant with respect to a Plan Year.

              (b)   "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company, as constituted from time to time.

              (c)   "Committee" means the Compensation Committee of the Board or another Committee designated by the Board, provided that the Committee shall at all times be comprised of not less than two directors of the Company, each of whom shall qualify as an "outside director" for purposes of Code Section 424(d)) more than ten percent (10%)162(m) and Section 1.162-27(e)(3) of the stockRegulations.

              (d)   "Participant" means each Executive Officer of the Tetra Tech, Inc. orCompany who is designated by the Committee as a participant for any Plan Year.

              (e)   "Plan Year" means each fiscal year of any of its Parents or Subsidiaries. the Company.

        3.    ADMINISTRATION. (a) ThisADMINISTRATION

              The Plan shall be administered by a Committee appointed by the Board. The Board may remove members from, or add members to, the Committee, at any time. Towhich shall have the extent possible and advisable,discretionary authority to interpret the provisions of the Plan, including all decisions regarding eligibility to participate. The decisions of the Committee shall be composed of individuals that satisfy Rule 16b-3final and binding on all parties making claims under the Exchange Act and Code Section 162(m). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any action which may be taken by the Committee may also be taken by the Board. B-2 (b) The Committee may conduct its meetings in person or by telephone. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any action shall constitute the action of the Committee if it is authorized by: (i) A majority of the members present at any meeting conducted in accordance with the Company's bylaws; or (ii) The unanimous consent of all of the members in writing without a meeting. (c) The Committee is authorized to interpret this Plan and to adopt rules and procedures relating to the administration of this Plan. All actions of the Committee in connection with the interpretation and administration of this Plan shall be binding upon all parties. (d) Subject to the limitations of Sections 10 and 14 of this Plan, the Committee is expressly authorized to make such modifications to this Plan and to the grants of Restricted Stock hereunder as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this Plan as a result of any changes in the tax, accounting, or securities laws treatment of Participants, the Company and the Plan. (e) The Committee may delegate the authority to execute and deliver those instruments and documents, to do all acts and things, and to take all other steps deemed necessary, advisable or convenient for the effective administration of the Plan in accordance with its responsibilities to others under such conditionsterms and limitations as it may prescribe, exceptpurposes; provided however that the Committee may not delegate its authorityresponsibilities hereunder where such delegation would jeopardize compliance with regard to the granting of Options or Restricted Stock to Insiders if that would cause such grants to fail to satisfy Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act or Code Section 162(m). and Section 1.162-27(e) of the Regulations.

        4.    DURATION OF PLAN.ELIGIBILITY

              The Committee shall designate those Executive Officers of the Company that are eligible to participate in the Plan for any Plan Year. Designation of an Executive Officer as a Participant in any Plan Year shall not require the Committee to designate such person as a Participant in any other Plan Year. The Committee shall consider such factors as it deems pertinent in designating Participants for any Plan Year.


        5.    AWARDS

              (a) This    Participants.    Not later than 90 days after the beginning of each Plan shall be effective as of December 29, 2000, provided itYear, the Committee will identify the Participants in the Plan for that Plan Year. If a Participant is approvedinitially employed by the majority of the Company's stockholders, in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 422, within twelve (12) months before orCompany after the datebeginning of its adoption bya Plan Year, the Board. (b) In the eventCommittee may grant an Award to that this Plan is not so approved, this Plan shall terminate and any Options granted under this Plan shall be void. (c) This Plan shall terminate on December 29, 2010, exceptParticipant with respect to Options then outstanding. 5. NUMBER OF SHARES. (a) The aggregate numbera period of sharesservice following the Participant's date of Common Stock which may be issued pursuanthire, provided that no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Plan Year has elapsed when the Committee grants the Award to thissuch Participant for such Plan shall be Five Million (5,000,000). The maximum number of shares that may be issued to a single Participant is One Million (1,000,000). (b) Upon the expiration or termination of an outstanding Option which shall not have been exercised in full, the shares of Common Stock remaining unissued under the Option shall again become available for use under the Plan. (c) Upon the forfeiture of shares of Restricted Stock, the forfeited shares of Common Stock shall again become available for use under the Plan. 6. ELIGIBILITY. (a) Persons eligible for Options under this Plan shall consist of employees, directors,Year and other persons providing services to the Company. However, Incentive Stock Options may only be granted to employees. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the contrary, in the eventprovided further that the Company acquires another entity,performance objective for such Plan Year otherwise satisfies the requirements of this Plan. After the Committee may authorizedesignates an Executive Officer as a Participant for a Plan Year, the issuanceCommittee shall provide the Participant with written notice of Options ("Substitute Options") to individuals or entities in substitution of stock options previously granted to those individuals or entities in connection with their performance of services for such acquired entity uponparticipation and such other terms and conditions as may be determined by the Committee shall determine but whichin addition to those set forth in this Plan.

              (b)    Performance Objective(s).    The Award payable to designated participants of the Plan for any Plan Year shall not be contrary to applicable law, taking B-3 into accountexceed (i) 2.5% of the limitations of Code Section 424(a)Company's Net Income for that Plan Year (as defined below) in the case of a Substitute Optionthe Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"); and (ii) 1.25% of the Company's Net Income for that is intendedPlan Year in the case of any other Executive Officer participating in the Plan for such Plan Year. The Committee shall have discretion to be an Incentive Stock Option. 7. FORM OF OPTIONS. (a) Optionsdetermine the conditions, restrictions or other limitations, in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Plan and Code Section 162(m), on the payment of Awards to Participants. To the extent permitted under Code Section 162(m), the Committee reserves the right to reduce the amount payable under this Section 5(b) in accordance with any standards contained in this Plan or on any other basis (including the Committee's discretion). Neither the Committee nor the Board shall be grantedhave the authority under the Plan to increase the amount payable under this Section 5(b).

              (c)    Certification of Results.    Before authorizing any Award payment under this Plan on such terms and in such form asto a Participant, the Committee may approve, which shall not be inconsistentmust certify in writing (by resolution or otherwise) that the payments are consistent with Section 5(b) above, and that any other material terms under the provisionsPlan for payment of the Award were satisfied.

              (d)    Net Income.    For purposes of this Plan. (b) The exercise price per share of Common Stock purchasable under an Option shall bePlan, "Net Income" means the Company's net income as set forth in its audited financial statements. The Committee shall have the Option, which in all cases shall be at least equalright to the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of the grant. (c) The exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Ten Percent Shareholder shall be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date of the grant. 8. EXERCISE OF OPTIONS. (a) Subject to all other provisions of this Plan, each Option shall become exercisable (i) as to one-fourth ( 1/4) of the full number of shares subject thereto one year after the date of grant and (ii) as to the balance in thirty-six (36) equal cumulative monthly installments following such first anniversary date, or in such other installments and at such other intervals as the Board or the Committeespecify any adjustments that may in any specific case otherwise determine in granting such Option. Any Option shall be exercisable following the date of the Participant's Severance only to the extent (if at all) such Option was exercisable on the date of Severance. (b) The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of grant) of the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by a Participant during any calendar year shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or such other limit as may be required by Section 422 of the Code. To the extent this limit is exceeded, the surplus shares shall be treated as acquired upon the exercise of a Non-Qualified Stock Option. For this purpose, the shares will be taken into account in determining the order in whichCompany's Net Income for any Plan Year including, but not limited to the underlying Options were granted. (c) Options shall only be exercisable for whole numbersfollowing: (i) to exclude the dilutive effects of sharesacquisitions or joint ventures; (ii) to assume that any business divested by the Company achieved performance objectives at targeted levels during the balance of a Plan Year following such divestiture; (iii) to exclude restructuring and/or other nonrecurring charges; (iv) to exclude the effects of changes to generally accepted accounting standards required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board; (v) to exclude the impact of any "extraordinary items" as determined under generally accepted accounting principles; and (vi) to exclude any other unusual, non-recurring gain or loss or other extraordinary item; provided however that any such adjustments to Net Income for a minimumPlan Year must be specified by the Committee in writing not later than 90 days after the beginning of 100 shares. (d) Options are exercised by paymentsuch Plan Year. To the extent such inclusions or exclusions affect an Award under this Plan, they shall be prescribed in a form that meets the requirements of Code Section 162(m) of the full amountCode for deductibility.

        6.    PAYMENT OF AWARDS

              (a)    Continued Employment.    Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, a Participant must be employed on the date the Award for a Plan Year is to be paid. The Committee may make exceptions to this requirement in the case of retirement, death or disability or under other circumstances, as determined by the purchase price toCommittee in its sole discretion.

              (b)    Payment.    Any payment made under the Company. (i) The paymentPlan shall be in the form ofa lump sum in cash or such other forms of consideration as the Committeereadily available funds, and shall deem acceptable, such as the surrender of outstanding shares of Common Stock owned by the Participant (that have been heldoccur within a sufficientreasonable period of time (if any) to avoid adverse accounting treatment) or by withholding shares that would otherwise be issued uponafter the exerciseend of the Option. (ii) IfPlan Year to which the paymentAward relates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to comply with the short-term deferral



      exception under Code Section 409A, if the Committee waives the requirement that a Participant must be employed on the date the Award is made by meansto be paid, payout shall occur no later than the 15th day of the surrenderthird month following the later of Restricted Stock, a number of shares issued upon(i) the exerciseend of the OptionCompany's taxable year in which such requirement is waived or (ii) the end of the calendar year in which such requirement is waived.

        7.    GENERAL

              (a)    Tax Withholding.    The Company shall have the right to deduct from all Awards any federal, state or local income and/or payroll taxes required by law to be withheld with respect to such payments. The Company also may withhold from any other amount payable by the Company or any affiliate to the Participant an amount equal to the number of shares of Restricted Stock surrenderedtaxes required to be withheld from any Award.

              (b)    Claim to Awards and Employment Rights.    Nothing in the Plan shall be subjectconfer on any Participant the right to the same restrictions as the Restricted Stock that was surrendered. (iii) After giving due considerations to the consequences under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and under the Code, the Committee may also authorize the exercise of Options by the delivery tocontinued employment with the Company or any of its designated agentaffiliates, or affect in any way the right of an irrevocable written noticethe Company or any affiliate to terminate the Participant's employment at any time, and for any reason, or change the Participant's responsibilities. Awards represent unfunded and unsecured obligations of exercise form together with irrevocable instructionsthe Company and a holder of any right hereunder in respect of any Award shall have no rights other than those of a general unsecured creditor to the Company.

              (c)    Beneficiaries.    To the extent the Committee permits beneficiary designations, any payment of Awards due under the Plan to a broker-dealer to sell or margin a sufficient portion of the shares of Common Stock and to deliver the sale or margin loan proceeds directlydeceased Participant shall be paid to the Company to pay the exercise price of the Option. B-4 9. RESTRICTED STOCK. (a) The Committee may issue grants of Restricted Stock upon such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate, which need not be the same for each such grant. (b) Restricted Stock may not be sold to Participants for less than Fair Market Value without taking into consideration any consequences under Code Section 162(m). (c) A Participant shall not have a vested right to the shares subject to the grant of Restricted Stock until satisfaction of the vesting requirements specified in the grant. The Participant may not assign or alienate the Participant's interest in the shares of Restricted Stock prior to vesting. (d) The following rules apply with respect to events that occur prior to the date on which the Participant obtains a vested right to the Restricted Stock. (i) Stock dividends, shares resulting from stock splits, ETC. that are issued with respect to the shares covered by a grant of Restricted Stock shall be treated as additional shares received under the grant of Restricted Stock. (ii) Cash dividends constitute taxable compensation to the Participant that is deductiblebeneficiary duly designated by the Company. 10. MODIFICATION OF OPTIONS. (a) The Committee may modify an existing Option, including the right to: (i) Accelerate the right to exercise it; (ii) Extend or renew it; or (iii) Cancel it and issue a new Option. However, no modification may be made to an Option that would impair the rights of the Participant holding the Option without the Participant's consent. Further, no such modification may be made within taking into consideration any consequences under Code Section 162(m). Modifications similar to those described above can be made to grants of Restricted Stock. (b) Whether a modification of an existing Incentive Stock Option will be treated as the issuance of a new Incentive Stock Option will be determined in accordance with the rules of Code Section 424(h). (c) WhetherCompany's practices. If no such beneficiary has been designated or survives the Participant, payment shall be made to the Participant's legal representative. A beneficiary designation may be changed or revoked by a modification of an existing grant of Restricted StockParticipant at any time, provided the change or of an Option grantedrevocation is filed with the Committee prior to an Insider will be treated as a new grant will be determined in accordance with Rule 16b-3the Participant's death.

              (d)    Non-transferability.    A person's rights and interests under the Exchange Act. 11. TERMINATION OF OPTIONS. (a) ExceptPlan, including any Award previously made to such person or any amounts payable under the extent the terms of an Option require its prior termination, each Option shall terminate on the earliest of the following dates: (i) The date which is ten (10) years from the date on which the Option is grantedPlan, may not be assigned, pledged or five (5) yearstransferred except, in the caseevent of an Incentive Stock Option granteda Participant's death, to a Ten Percent Shareholder. (ii) The date which is one (1) year fromdesignated beneficiary as provided in the datePlan, or in the absence of the Severance of the Participant to whom the Option was granted, if the Participant was Disabled at the time of Severance. (iii) The date which is one (1) year from the date of the Severance of the Participant to whom the Option was granted, if the Participant's death occurs: (A) While the Participant is employed by the Company; or B-5 (B) Within three (3) months following the Participant's Severance. (iv) In the case of any Severance other than one described in Subparagraphs (ii) or (iii) above, the date that is three (3) months from the date of the Participant's Severance. 12. NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF GRANTS. (a) No Option under this Plan shall be assignable or transferable exceptsuch designation, by will or the laws of descent and distribution. (b) Grants

              (e)    Indemnification.    Each person who is or shall have been a member of Restricted Stockthe Committee and each employee of the Company or an affiliate who is delegated a duty under the Plan shall be subject to such restrictions on transferability asindemnified and held harmless by the Company from and against any loss, cost, liability or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by him in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit or proceeding to which he may be a party or in which he may be involved by reason of any action or failure to act under the Plan and against and from any and all amounts paid by him in satisfaction of judgment in any such grants. 13. ADJUSTMENTS. (a) Inaction, suit or proceeding against him, provided such loss, cost, liability or expense is not attributable to such person's willful misconduct. Any person seeking indemnification under this provision shall give the Company prompt notice of any claim and shall give the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before the person undertakes to handle and defend it on his own behalf. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which such persons may be entitled under the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or any power that the Company may have to indemnify them or hold them harmless.

              (f)    Expenses.    The expenses of administering the Plan shall be borne by the Company.

              (g)    Pronouns.    Masculine pronouns and other words of masculine gender shall refer to both men and women.

              (h)    Titles and Headings.    The titles and headings of the sections in the Plan are for convenience of reference only, and in the event of any change inconflict, the capitalizationtext of the Plan, rather than such titles or headings, shall control.


              (i)    Intent.    The intention of the Company affecting its Common Stock (E.G., a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination, or reclassification),and the Committee is to administer the Plan in compliance with Code Section 162(m) so that the Awards paid under the Plan to Participants who are or may become subject to Code Section 162(m) will be treated as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m)(4)(C). If any provision of the Plan does not comply with the requirements of Code Section 162(m), then such provision shall authorizebe construed or deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such adjustments as it may deem appropriate withrequirements. With respect to: (i) The maximum number of shares of Common Stock thatto all other Participants, the Plan may be issued under this Plan; (ii)operated without regard to the constraints of Code Section 162(m).

              (j)    Governing Law.    The number of shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Option; (iii) The exercise price per share in respect of each outstanding Option;validity, construction, and (iv) The maximum number of shares that may be issued to a single individual. (b) The Committee may also make such adjustments in the event of a spin-off or other distribution of Company assets to stockholders, other than normal cash dividends. 14. MERGERS; REORGANIZATIONS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, in the event of a merger, share exchange, reorganization or consolidationeffect of the Company, in which the Company is not the surviving corporation or survives as a subsidiary of another corporation (a "Merger"), each outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation (the "Successor Corporation"). In the event that the Successor Corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Option, the Participant shall fully vest inPlan, any rules and have the right to exercise the Option as to all of the shares of Common Stock purchasable under the Option, including shares that would not otherwise be vested or exercisable. If an Option becomes fully vested and exercisable in lieu of assumption or substitution in the event of a Merger, the Company shall notify the Participant in writing or electronically that the Option shall be fully vested and exercisable for a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of such notice, and the Option shall terminate upon the expiration of such period. For purposes of this Section 14, the Option shall be considered assumed if, following the Merger, the option confers the right to purchase or receive, for each share of Common Stock subject to the Option immediately prior to the Merger, the consideration (whether stock, cash or other securities or property) received in the Merger by holders of Common Stock for each share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the Merger is not solely common stock of the Successor Corporation or its Parent, the Company may, with the consent of the Successor Corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each share of Common Stock subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the Successor Corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the Merger. The Board or the Committee may, in any specific case, specifically provide, in an option agreement or otherwise, for the treatment of an Option in a manner different than that set forth above upon the B-6 occurrence of any Merger, but in the absence thereof the above provisions of this Section 14 shall govern the Option. 15. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION. (a) The Board may at any time amend or terminate this Plan. However, no modification may be maderegulations relating to the Plan, that would impair the rights of the Participant holding an Option without the Participant's consent. (b) Without the approval of the majority of the stockholders of the Company, the Board may not amend the provisions of this Plan regarding: (i) The class of individuals entitled to receive Incentive Stock Options; or (ii) The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under the Plan, except as provided in Section 13 of this Plan. 16. NOTICE OF DISQUALIFYING DISPOSITION. A Participant must notify the Company if the Participant disposes of stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option issued under the Plan prior to the expiration of the holding periods required to qualify for long-term capital gains treatment on the disposition. 17. TAX WITHHOLDING. (a) The Company shall have the right to take such actions as may be necessary to satisfy its tax withholding obligations relating to the operation of this Plan. (b) If Common Stock that was surrendered by the Participant is used to satisfy the Company's tax withholding obligations, the stockand any Award shall be valued based on its Fair Market Value when the tax withholding is required to be made. The maximum number of shares that may be withheld is the minimum number of shares necessary to satisfy the applicable tax withholding rules. 18. NO ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. (a) Neither the adoption of this Plan nor the granting (or exercise) of any Option or Restricted Stock shall: (i) Affect or restrict in any way the power of the Company to undertake any corporate action otherwise permitted under applicable law; or (ii) Confer upon any Participant the right to continue performing services for the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with the right of the Company to terminate the services of any Participant at any time, with or without cause. (b) No Participant shall have any rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares covered by an Option granted to the Participant or subject to a grant of Restricted Stock until the date a certificate for such shares has been issued to the Participant. 19. SECURITIES LAW RESTRICTIONS. (a) No shares of Common Stock shall be issued under this Plan unless the Committee shall be satisfied that the issuance will be in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws. (b) The Committee may require certain investment (or other) representations and undertakings by the Participant (or other person exercising an Option or purchasing Restricted Stock by reason of the death of the Participant) in order to comply with applicable law. (c) Certificates for shares of Common Stock delivered under this Plan may be subject to such restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable. The Committee may cause a legend to be placed on the certificates to refer to these restrictions. B-7 20. INDEMNIFICATION. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall indemnify each member of the Board, as well as any other employee of the Company with duties under this Plan, against expenses (including any amount paid in settlement) reasonably incurred by the individual in connection with any claims against him or her by reason of the performance of the individual's duties under this Plan, unless the losses are due to the individual's gross negligence or lack of good faith. 21. GOVERNING LAW. This Plan and all actions taken thereunder shall be governed by and construeddetermined in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. B-8 COMMON STOCK PROXY TETRA TECH, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORSDelaware (without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws thereof) and applicable federal law. No Award made under the Plan shall be intended to be deferred compensation under Code Section 409A and will be interpreted accordingly.

              (k)    Amendments and Termination.    The undersigned hereby appoints Li-San Hwang and Richard A. Lemmon, or eitherCommittee may terminate the Plan at any time, provided such termination shall not affect the payment of them,any Awards accrued under the true and lawful attorneys and proxiesPlan prior to the date of the undersigned, with full power of substitution,termination. The Committee may, at any time, or from time to vote all sharestime, amend or suspend and, if suspended, reinstate, the Plan in whole or in part; provided, however, that any amendment of the Common Stock, $.01 par value ("Common Stock"), of TETRA TECH, INC. (the "Company") whichPlan shall be subject to the undersigned is entitled to vote, at the Annual Meetingapproval of the StockholdersCompany's stockholders to the extent required to comply with the requirements of Code Section 162(m), or any other applicable laws, regulations or rules.

              (l)    Effective Date.    The Plan shall be effective with respect to the operations of the Company for the Plan Year beginning September 29, 2008, contingent upon approval by the Company's stockholders at its 2009 annual meeting. In the event the stockholders do not approve the Plan at its 2009 meeting, the Plan shall not be effective and no payments will be made under the Plan.


      TETRA TECH, INC.

      3475 EAST FOOTHILL BLVD.

      PASADENA, CA 91107

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      PASADENA, CA 91107

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      The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the Board of Directors and FOR each Proposal.

      (1)  

      To elect seven members of our Board of Directors

      Nominees:

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      Dan L. Batrack

      02)

      Hugh M. Grant

      03)

      Patrick C. Haden

      04)

      J. Christopher Lewis

      05)

      Albert E. Smith

      06)

      J. Kenneth Thompson

      07)

      Richard H. Truly

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      To approve our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock from 85,000,000 to 150,000,000;

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      To approve the amendment of our 2005 Equity Incentive Plan;

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      To approve our Executive Compensation Plan;

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      To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2009.

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      PROPOSAL NO. 2 APPROVAL OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
      PROPOSAL NO. 3 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
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      OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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      Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2008
      Grants of Plan-Based Awards—Fiscal 2008
      Outstanding Equity Awards at 2008 Fiscal Year-End
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      Nonqualified Deferred Compensation—Fiscal 2008
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      FORM 10-K
      OTHER MATTERS
      RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF TETRA TECH, INC. Dated: _________________, 2001 ______________________________ (Signature) ______________________________ (Signature) Please sign exactly as your name appears hereon. When shares are held by joint tenants, both should sign. When signing as attorney, as executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President or other authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.

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      ARTICLE III
      ARTICLE IV
      ARTICLE V
      ARTICLE VI
      ARTICLE VII
      ARTICLE VIII
      ARTICLE IX
      ARTICLE X
      TETRA TECH, INC. 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended Through December 12, 2008)
      ARTICLE I PURPOSE
      ARTICLE II SHARE LIMITS
      ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
      ARTICLE IV PARTICIPATION
      ARTICLE V VESTING AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
      ARTICLE VI STOCK OPTIONS
      ARTICLE VII STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
      ARTICLE VIII RESTRICTED STOCK
      ARTICLE IX RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
      ARTICLE X ADDITIONAL TERMS OF AWARDS
      ARTICLE XI TERM, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF PLAN
      ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS
      APPENDIX
      TETRA TECH, INC. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (As Adopted November 10, 2008)