If a potential species habitat is identified during initial screening or assessment, biological habitat monitoring should be conducted to provide a clear picture of the species’ presence on site. Early monitoring and compliance helps reduce project costs and avoid delays. Additionally, conservation planning can protect these ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.
Biological Habitat Monitoring and Compliance
Aligning Clients With Legal Requirements to Safeguard Wildlife
If a potential species habitat is identified during initial screening or assessment, biological habitat monitoring should be conducted to provide a clear picture of the species’ presence on site. Early monitoring and compliance helps reduce project costs and avoid delays. Additionally, conservation planning can protect these ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.
Why ECS for biological habitat monitoring and compliance services
ECS’ biological resource services align clients’ projects with state and federal laws as they relate to plant and animal species to satisfy various permitting conditions nationwide. Our certified wildlife biologists can identify potential habitats, monitor species behavior and coordinate with regulators to mitigate potential impacts.
Examples of ECS biological habitat monitoring and compliance services include:
- Bird surveys of human-made structures for the presence of protected species prior to maintenance
- Marine endangered-species observations during in-water activities and coastal projects
- Preparation of wildlife management plans for mine reclamation, conservation easements and solar-energy requirements
Specialized bird surveys
Our qualified staff provide specialized bird surveys to align client projects with regulations at the federal and state levels. Projects are typically influenced by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Examples of ECS specialized bird survey services include:
- Clearance surveys of towers and other structures
- Breeding, seasonal and Christmas bird-count surveys
- Renewable energy compliance requirements
- Point counts and transect surveys
- Habitat and management planning
- Nest monitoring, mitigation and compliance
- Pre- and post-construction surveys
- Data reporting and management following the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN) protocols
Migratory bird evaluation services
Migratory bird evaluations (MBEs) include nest surveys and avian stress monitoring. The core objective of an MBE is to identify and understand the potential threats a particular project might pose to nesting migratory birds. The bird surveying season typically falls between March and September, and timing is of the essence.
At ECS, we offer rapid and efficient response across the United States. Our skilled surveyors swiftly provide comprehensive reports and in-depth recommendations aligned with MBTA requirements.
Examples of projects that benefit from migratory bird evaluations:
- Commercial private projects and developments
- Utilities installation or maintenance
- Renewable energy projects
- Cell tower management
If your project involves activities like pile driving or other tasks that may disrupt nesting birds, several steps are needed to achieve compliance with the federal MBTA.
Endangered, threatened and protected species services
ECS provides expertise and assistance to reduce potential effects to endangered, threatened and protected species pre/post and during-construction activities, including beach-nourishment and in-water activities. Projects are typically influenced by both federal and state regulations under the ESA, MBTA and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Examples of ECS endangered, threatened and protected species services include:
- Marine species monitoring
- Compliance, wildlife and hydroacoustic monitoring
- Projects proposed to impact protected reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals
- Protected plant surveys
- Bat mist netting and acoustic surveys
Conservation planning services
Our environmental experts create plans for private and public lands to support biodiversity, protect wildlife and promote functional and healthy ecosystems.
Examples of ECS conservation planning services include:
- Conservation management planning
- Mitigation planning and monitoring
- Federal and state NEPA consultation, reporting and associated assessments
- Baseline flora, fauna and invasive species assessments
- Wildlife and pollinator management planning
Why ECS for biological habitat monitoring and compliance services
ECS’ biological resource services align clients’ projects with state and federal laws as they relate to plant and animal species to satisfy various permitting conditions nationwide. Our certified wildlife biologists can identify potential habitats, monitor species behavior and coordinate with regulators to mitigate potential impacts.
Examples of ECS biological habitat monitoring and compliance services include:
- Bird surveys of human-made structures for the presence of protected species prior to maintenance
- Marine endangered-species observations during in-water activities and coastal projects
- Preparation of wildlife management plans for mine reclamation, conservation easements and solar-energy requirements
Specialized bird surveys
Our qualified staff provide specialized bird surveys to align client projects with regulations at the federal and state levels. Projects are typically influenced by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Examples of ECS specialized bird survey services include:
- Clearance surveys of towers and other structures
- Breeding, seasonal and Christmas bird-count surveys
- Renewable energy compliance requirements
- Point counts and transect surveys
- Habitat and management planning
- Nest monitoring, mitigation and compliance
- Pre- and post-construction surveys
- Data reporting and management following the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN) protocols
Migratory bird evaluation services
Migratory bird evaluations (MBEs) include nest surveys and avian stress monitoring. The core objective of an MBE is to identify and understand the potential threats a particular project might pose to nesting migratory birds. The bird surveying season typically falls between March and September, and timing is of the essence.
At ECS, we offer rapid and efficient response across the United States. Our skilled surveyors swiftly provide comprehensive reports and in-depth recommendations aligned with MBTA requirements.
Examples of projects that benefit from migratory bird evaluations:
- Commercial private projects and developments
- Utilities installation or maintenance
- Renewable energy projects
- Cell tower management
If your project involves activities like pile driving or other tasks that may disrupt nesting birds, several steps are needed to achieve compliance with the federal MBTA.
Endangered, threatened and protected species services
ECS provides expertise and assistance to reduce potential effects to endangered, threatened and protected species pre/post and during-construction activities, including beach-nourishment and in-water activities. Projects are typically influenced by both federal and state regulations under the ESA, MBTA and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Examples of ECS endangered, threatened and protected species services include:
- Marine species monitoring
- Compliance, wildlife and hydroacoustic monitoring
- Projects proposed to impact protected reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals
- Protected plant surveys
- Bat mist netting and acoustic surveys
Conservation planning services
Our environmental experts create plans for private and public lands to support biodiversity, protect wildlife and promote functional and healthy ecosystems.
Examples of ECS conservation planning services include:
- Conservation management planning
- Mitigation planning and monitoring
- Federal and state NEPA consultation, reporting and associated assessments
- Baseline flora, fauna and invasive species assessments
- Wildlife and pollinator management planning
Additional ECS natural resource services
ECS’ comprehensive biological habitat and monitoring services simplify the process to help clients meet legal requirements to safeguard wildlife.
ECS’ comprehensive biological habitat and monitoring services simplify the process to help clients meet legal requirements to safeguard wildlife.