Habitat
Assessment
General and species-specific assessments of forest, riparian and wetland
habitats, including surveys to evaluate habitats according to local, state
or federal habitat definitions.
Plant and Animal Surveys
General biotic community surveys and species-specific protocol surveys
for plants and animals of special interest, including the northern spotted
owl, marbled murrelet and bald eagle.
Endangered Species
Act Compliance
Development of ESA compliance strategies and take avoidance plans. Preparation
of single species and multi-species HCPs. Preparation of biological assessments
and biological evaluations for compliance with Section 7 of the ESA.
Mitigation and Monitoring
Preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans, including identification
of project impacts and assessment of mitigation options. Onsite monitoring
services are also available.
Environmental Impact
Assessment
Preparation of EISs and other multi-disciplinary documents for compliance
with NEPA, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Washington
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Permit Assistance
Preparation of integrated regulatory compliance strategies and permit
applications for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,
including the Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401), Rivers and Harbors
Act (Sections 9 and 10), Coastal Zone Management Act, and ESA.
Hydropower Licensing
Performance of studies and preparation of documents to support hydropower
licensing with FERC, including compliance with the integrated licensing
procedures.
Literature Search and
Review
Review and assimilation of scientific literature specific to wildlife
and plant species.
Project Management and
Meeting Facilitation
Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects and facilitation of meetings
involving multiple stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
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