Specialized Ecological
Services does not try to be all things environmental to our clients.
We focus on
the things we
know and we do them very well. We do not exaggerate our ability.
Rather, we hope that by maintaining a manageable portfolio of services,
we can remain true to our original corporate vision. So what then,
do we do?
Wetlands
Muck-filled, foul-smelling, mosquito-infested wetlands…we
love ‘em! For us, there is no better place to be than out
in the swampy mire getting eaten by bugs. Our extensive understanding
of wetland law and regulation, combined with our years of muddy
field experience will
prove invaluable when you need wetland delineation and
permitting.
Specialized Ecological Services can also design and monitor
mitigation wetlands to insure compliance with
state and federal wetland laws.
Let us do your dirty… or rather, “muddy” work! Prairies
Once covering vast portions of the US, prairies are now among the
nation’s most rare natural ecosystems. Native ecosystems
can be difficult to establish, and yet, they offer an excellent
value for long-term maintenance
costs, fertilizer and soil amendment needs, and resistance to natural
weather conditions. Specialized Ecological
Services custom designs seed mixes to fit your restoration site
and intended purposes. We can help restore the type of prairie
Lewis & Clark first saw or simply design a maintenance-free
cap for your sanitary landfill. We have comprehensive expertise
in native prairie seed mixes, planting, monitoring, and controlled
burn techniques.
We can also integrate knowledge of wildlife biology to develop
a holistic native ecosystem. With the right mix of native
grasses and forbs, your site will be ecologically friendly and
economically efficient.
Plants
& Animals (including endangered species
survey)
If
they’re there, we will find ‘em! Whether you
need to know the impact of adjusting a NPDES
permit on a local waterway
or you just want to comply with protected species regulations,
we can help. We perform a rigorous investigation to account
for the plants and animals affected by your project and insure
your project’s protection from violating state and
Federal law.
Threatened and endangered species protection typically
involves both state and federal regulations and agency personnel.
Specialized Ecological Services has a thorough working knowledge
of endangered species survey, habitat assessment, and research
techniques. We have worked with the laws and we know the people. Environmental
Planning
Specialized Ecological Services can bring together
an interdisciplinary team to accurately weigh your alternatives
and assess environmental impacts. We are familiar with the laws
and agencies governing environmental concerns. Specialized Ecological
Services has the
experience and
background required to balance the varied, and sometimes conflicting,
issues of environmental initiatives. This service allows you to witness
our inter-personal soft skills and report-writing prowess.
Whether you are planning
a simple property acquisition requiring a Phase 1 Environmental
Site Assessment or a more complex, federally-funded action
requiring a NEPA Environmental Assessment, Specialized
Ecological Services will champion your project
and facilitate its completion – on
time, within budget. . Water
Quality Studies
NPDES permitting projects typically involve water
quality sampling, aquatic biota inventory, BMP recommendation,
and possible alternative water quality standards. Specialized Ecological
Services has successful project experience and an in-depth knowledge
of bio-geo-chemical and ecological processes.
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