Biological Resources

What We Do:

We provide our clients with pragmatic solutions to protect and enhance biological resources of concern, especially when controlling invasive and non-native aquatic plants in lakes, reservoirs and ponds. Our knowledge of special status species, biological surveys, and risk assessments support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) projects. We lead California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulatory training sessions and can negotiate with CDFW on Routine Maintenance Agreements (RMAs) and Streambed Alteration Agreements (SAAs).
Typical Work Products:

  • CDFW RMA Training
  • Pesticide Ecological Risk Assessments
  • Aquatic Biological Assessments
  • Biological Resources Surveys
  • Drift/ Run-off Forensics and Environmental Fate & Transport Analysis
  • Transport and Phytotoxicity of Pesticides
  • Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assessment
  • Wetland Delineation and Restoration
  • Streambed Assessment
  • Algal Studies
  • Limnological Assessments
  • Lake, Pond and Reservoir Management Plans
  • Habitat Monitoring and Construction Observation
  • Biological Monitoring
  • Construction Monitoring
  • FEMA and CalEPA Consultation Assistance
We use a wide variety of models, tools, and data resources to deliver high quality products that incorporate the best available science and conform to industry standards. Click here to learn more about these utilities.