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Prepared a NEPA Environmental Assessment for a seismic survey on the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and monitored project activities on the Refuge to help minimize impacts.
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Conducted post-project vegetative survey to determine impacts from detonation of charges at shallow depths. Pedestrian transects were walked along shot lines and trees within a 50 ft. radius of each shot hole were inspected and compared to data recorded during seismic operations.
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Conducted a Phase I ESA in accordance with ASTM standards for a 140-acre residential property located in Magnolia, TX.
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Conducted waterbird rookery survey and threatened and endangered species survey for canebrake rattlesnake and Navasota lady’s tresses along and adjacent to a proposed trail route in accordance with agency permit stipulations.
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Conducted wetland delineation and threatened and endangered species survey along a pipeline right-of-way, in accordance with agency permit stipulations.
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Prepared NEPA Environmental Assessment for a proposed wastewater treatment plant.
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Performed services to support improvements to an existing water pipeline, water treatment facility, and elevated tank. Conducted wetland delineation in accordance with the USACE standards. Completed wildlife (red cockaded woodpecker and American bald eagle) and vegetation Surveys (Texas prairie dawn and Neches River rose mallow) in accordance with permit requirements and USFWS stipulations. Prepared report for submittal to USACE, USFWS, and Texas Water Improvement Board.
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Performed finfish monitoring within waters managed by the state of Texas during detonation of explosives for 3D seismic project. Summarized findings and results in a technical report.
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Performed compliance monitoring of Hickory Creek Savanna and Village Creek Corridor Units of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Summarized findings and results in technical report.
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Completed a post-operational vegetation assessment of the Big Sandy Creek Unit of the BTNP to document impacts from a 3D seismic survey. DESCO compared pre- and post-project data from vegetation plots affected by the survey. This was the final phase of a three year project in the Big Thicket National Preserve.
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Performed compliance monitoring for a 3D seismic project in two City of Houston parks.
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Conducted monitoring of surveying and recording operations in the Lance Rosier and Little Pine Island Bayou Corridor Units of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
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Conducted Phase I ESAs, Preliminary CIR Wetland Interpretations, and Threaten, Endangered, Sensitive, and Rare Species surveys on over 3,000 acres for a golf course and adjacent properties in accordance with ASTM standards and requirements of the Endangered Species and Clean Water Acts.
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Completed agency permitting and archaeological services required for 3D seismic operations.
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Obtained agency permits and conducted a threatened and endangered species survey for Texas trailing phlox.
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Prepared a Plan of Operations for the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in accordance with permit requirements. Obtained agency permits and provided monitoring services to support 3D seismic operations.
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Performed finfish monitoring during bridge support structure demolition activities and prepared a finfish impact assessment for Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Obtained agency permits necessary to conduct 3D seismic operations.
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Obtained agency permits necessary to conduct 3D seismic operations.
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Prepared a NEPA Environmental Assessment and Hydrological and Geological Investigation for a seismic survey. Prepared a Plan of Operations for the subsequent 3D seismic operation on the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge designed to minimize impacts to natural resources. Observed and guided equipment through surveying, drilling, and recording operations to ensure they were conducted in the least invasive manner possible.
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Observed and guided drilling and recording operations of a 3D seismic survey being conducted in and around the San Jacinto River under the jurisdiction of the Texas General Land Office. Conducted finfish impact assessments associated with detonation of charges.
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Observed and guided drilling and recording operations of a 3D seismic survey being conducted in Sabine Lake under the jurisdiction of the Texas General Land Office. Conducted finfish impact assessments associated with detonation of charges.
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Observed and guided surveying, drilling, and recording operations of a 3D seismic survey conducted in bottomland hardwood, cypress swamp, salt to intermediate marsh, fresh water lakes, and highland habitats to ensure compliance with stipulations and regulations set by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Conducted finfish impact assessments in conjunction with detonation of seismic charges.
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Monitored drill and recording crews on three consecutive projects to ensure compliance with restrictions/regulations of Padre Island National Seashore and the Texas General Land Office. Guided equipment through fragile environments, ensuring that least impact routes were followed. Assessed finfish impacts resulting from the firing of both air guns and dynamite.