“The updated delineation reduced the area encumbered by wetlands and buffers. ” Through optimizing usable area, EnviroVector was able to free enough land to build 9 beautiful homes on a previously unbuildable property in Bellevue Washington that was almost completely encumbered by wetlands and buffers. Learn More About Mitigation The solution Creating solutions for our clients We then prepared an innovative wetland mitigation plan, approved by the…
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“Federally Listed Species” Prepared a Biological Evaluation (BE) to assess potential impacts and propose mitigation associated with a levee project designed to protect downtown Aberdeen from the rising waters of climate change. Learn More About Water The solution Creating solutions for our clients Evaluated impacts to Federally-listed species that include salmon, marbled murrelet, and green sturgeon. Also addressed other Federally-protected species, such as the bald eagle. …
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“Prepared BE for Federal Agency” Permitted fish processing plant, including buildings and two docks, located in Westport, WA at the mouth of Grays Harbor. Learn More About Docks The solution No Effect Determination Managed Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation with Federal Agencies. Prepared Biological Evaluation (BE) approved by Federal Agencies that addressed potential impacts to federally-listed species . Prepared approved mitigation plan to restore fish habitat off-site in…
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“12 Wetlands onsite” Twelve wetlands were delineated on 17-acre property proposed for 1,700 unit multi-family housing development. Learn more about wetlands The solution Created Habitat Prepared a Wetland Mitigation Plan approved by Pierce County replacing 34,805 sf of impacted low quality wetlands with the creation of a 79,843 sf high quality wetland system. This created wetland connects previously unconnected wetlands to form one larger contiguous…
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“Enhanced Habitat” Prepared Detailed Wetland Mitigation Plan approved by Thurston County to allow a 10,000 sf warehouse and an access road that extends through wetland. Learn More About Wetlands The solution Approved By Thurston County Mitigation enhanced existing wetland, improving wetland functions and salmon habitat in Beaver Creek. Get scientifically backed conclusive facts about your property today! In operation since 2004, our team is versatile and ready…
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“Unavoidable Impacts” Prepared an Oak Woodland Habitat Management Plan on a 5-acre high-density subdivision in the City of Olympia urban growth area. Learn More About Wildlife The solution Replace Protected Trees Onsite Unavoidable impacts included the removal of 27 protected Oregon Oak trees on the high-density subdivided property. Because of limited open space for tree replacement, my plan was to incorporate Oregon oak trees and…
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“The county asked us for a gopher survey on our property” Managed a team of biologists subcontracting for CH2M Hill to evaluate 35 miles of potential pipeline route for wetlands, wildlife, and steep slopes along the Oregon Coastal range during October 2011. Learn More About Our Services The solution Sub-foot Accurate Investigations Recorded data using both a Trimble and a Garmin GPS unit. Covered rugged…
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“Managed a $10 million environmental permits budget” Curtis Wambach, M.S., Senior Biologist & Principal, managed a $10 million environmental permits budget for the $350 million Southern California Edison (SCE) Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project (EITP) located along a 35 mile reach in the Mohave Desert from Primm California to the Eldorado Substation in Nevada near Los Vegas. Learn More About Deserts The solution Offsetting Impacts Mr. Wambach…
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“The county asked us for a gopher survey on our property” This project is a prime example of a gopher screening transitioning to a Habitat Management Plan (Approved by WDFW) and allowing for a 90-lot subdivision to be built while simultaneously protecting important habitat. Learn More About Gophers The solution Creating solutions for our clients EnviroVector prepared a Mazama pocket gopher Habitat Management Plan (HMP)…
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