Biological Resources Management

Our in-house biologists can tailor a work plan to meet your needs, from the simplest habitat assessments to the most complex regulatory permits.

FCS prepared an Addendum to the Desert Hot Springs General Plan EIR and technical studies for a 653,442-square-foot e-commerce warehouse project on 94.62 acres of undeveloped land. Biological studies included habitat assessments, rare plant surveys, jurisdictional delineation, and surveys for special-status species such as desert tortoise, burrowing owl, and desert kit fox. 

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FCS’s collaborative approach and solid relationships with our clients give us unique insight into your project, leading to faster and more cost-effective approvals.

With an in-depth understanding of compliance and local and regional plan elements, FCS has the in-house talent to oversee the installation, long-term monitoring, and overall compliance of habitat mitigation and monitoring plans for pre- and post-construction plan elements.

 

Biological Resources Management

  • Arboriculture Services
  • Biological Surveys and Assessments 
  • Construction Monitoring and Reporting
  • Endangered Species Act Compliance (ESA Section 7/10)
  • Habitat Characterizations, Mapping, and Impact Analyses
  • Habitat Conservation Plans (ESA Section 10)
  • Mitigation and Restoration Plans
  • Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
  • Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPs)
  • Pre-construction Surveys
  • Resource Management Plans
  • Special-Status Species Surveys
  • Rare Plant Surveys and Reporting

Explore the Special Status Species Survey Calendar

 

Biological Resources Regulatory Permitting

  • Clean Water Act Compliance (RWQCB Section 401/WDR and USACE Section 404) 
  • Regulatory Permitting (RWQCB Section 401/USACE Section 404/CDFW Section 1602) 
  • Endangered Species Act Compliance (ESA Section 7/10) 
  • Wetlands Delineations and Permitting 
  • Habitat Conservation Plans (ESA Section 10) 
  • Jurisdictional/Wetland Delineations and Reporting 
  • Permitting Mitigation Consultation 
  • Incidental Take Permits

The FCS Biological Resources Management Team

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Robert Carroll

Senior Biologist

Senior Biologist

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Dr. Dana DePietro, RPA

Director of Biological and Cultural Resources Management

Director of Biological and Cultural Resources Management

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Dr. Michael Tuma

Principal Biologist

Principal Biologist

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Joseph Vu

Senior Biologist

Senior Biologist

55+

Years of Combined Biological Resources Management Expertise

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55+

Years of Combined Biological Resources Management Expertise

Select Projects

American Canyon Wine Storage and Distribution Center EIR

FCS prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and supporting technical studies for the proposed distribution center in American Canyon, California. The project consists of a 219,834-square-foot wine storage and distribution facility with 23 truck bays and 4,400 square feet of office space on a 10.45-acre site in Napa County. Designed with energy-efficient features, the facility utilizes intake louvers and fans to take advantage of cool night air for temperature regulation.

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Environmental Services for The Conservation Center for Wildlife Care

FCS provided environmental compliance, permitting, and technical support services for a proposed Conservation Center for Wildlife Care in Saratoga, California. Located on a 160-acre property donated by the Larry Ellison Foundation, the project would support wildlife rehabilitation, imperiled species breeding programs, and environmental education initiatives designed to help conserve a native California wildlife.

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Solano County Footbridge Project

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) led environmental assessments, permitting, and mitigation planning for a pedestrian bridge project in Solano County, CA, including habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and regulatory compliance support.

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Contra Costa County Mixed Use Project Environmental Assessment

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) conducted environmental assessments and permitting for a 14.66-acre mixed-use redevelopment in Contra Costa County, CA, supporting EIR compliance, habitat restoration, and stormwater management improvements.

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How we can help

In an ever-changing regulatory and sustainability environment, FCS understands the challenges you face. Our highly qualified environmental specialists, energy management consultants, and technical experts deliver integrated, industry-specific solutions that move your project forward—so that you can focus on what matters.

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Burrowing Owl Mitigation on Project Sites: Current Approaches and Impending Changes

Burrowing owls, currently considered a California Species of Special Concern and a federal Bird of Conservation Concern, are inhabitants of open grassland and desert scrub communities that are occasionally…

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Mojave Desert Tortoise Studies, Documentation, Permitting, and Mitigation Programs at Project Sites

Biological consultants protect Mojave Desert tortoises from potentially harmful projects by determining their presence on project sites, assessing project effects, and sometimes translocating tortoises…