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Montanera
Biological Studies, Permitting, and Habitat Mitigation

When it comes to large complex projects with multiple environmental constraints and layers of regulatory jurisdiction, the Montanera Project in Contra Costa County sits near the top of the list. As the biological consultant for the 1,000-acre residential project, WRA provided a suite of environmental services including wetland delineation, habitat assessment, species surveys, permit application, alternatives analysis, EIR review and comment, mitigation planning, and formal endangered species consultation resulting in a non-jeopardy Biological Opinion. Various regulatory and resource agency involvement that required coordination by WRA included Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Orinda, East Bay Municipal Utilities District, East Bay Regional Parks District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and numerous interested citizens. WRA also provided GIS and AutoCAD data organization, analysis, and map production services and production of presentation boards and Powerpoint programs at public hearings and agency meetings. The WRA landscape architecture department prepared habitat mitigation construction and planting plans for wetlands, streams, and riparian habitats.

Deliverables:
  • Wetland Delineation and Section 404 Permit Application
  • 401 Certification Application
  • 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement Application
  • Section 7 Consultation Materials - California Red-legged Frog and Alameda Whipsnake
  • Habitat Assessment and Focused Endangered Species Survey Reports - Plant and Animal
  • Prepared Responses to Comments - Public Notices, Hearings, and Agencies
  • Alternatives Analysis Report
  • Fire Management and Grazing Management Plans
  • Wetland, Stream, and Riparian Mitigation - Creation and Enhancement Plans
  • Wetland Restoration Grading and Planting Plan Specifications
  • GIS and AutoCAD Data Analysis and Graphics Production
This Project's Featured Services:
  • Rare Plant and Wildlife Species Studies
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Wetland Delineation and Assessment
  • Permits and Regulation
  • Mitigation and Restoration
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Resource Mapping and Analysis

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