Services:

Ecological Sciences

The professionals of OASIS' ecological sciences group work closely with you to guide even the most challenging projects from conception through sound, responsible environmental solutions. Their depth and wealth of experience supporting renewable and natural resource development initiatives means your project will be carried out as quickly, efficiently and cost effectively as possible. With proven expertise conducting baseline ecologic studies and environmental impact analyses, OASIS' regulatory experts work with you to successfully navigate required federal, state, and local licensing and permitting processes. When restoration is a project goal, our reputable specialists in aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biology, and hydrogeology work closely with our engineers to methodically and responsibly assess and address environmental aspects of your development objectives (Also see related capabilities in our Water Resources business line).

For more information on our services and solutions, please contact our Ecological Sciences team.

Capabilities

Ecological Planning and Design

Habitat conservation plans
Resource management plans
Urban critical areas assessment
Sensitive habitat inventories
Endangered species studies
Community education
Habitat and species mitigation plans
Mitigation monitoring plans
Open space planning
Recreation surveys and instream flow studies
Web, GIS and graphics

Regulatory Analysis and Permitting Support

Project planning and strategy development
Regulatory permitting
- Federal - USFWS, NOAA, EPA, Corps of Engineers, USGS
- State - Alaska, Washington, Montana
- Local - County, Borough, City
Site selection and mitigation planning
Alternatives feasibility analysis
Agency and community negotiation/liaison
Permitting document preparation, tracking and monitoring
Permitting strategy management including agency negotiations

Ecosystem and Habitat Assessment

Aquatic and terrestrial studies:
- Fish
- Birds
- Mammals
- Amphibians
- Benthos and plankton
- Aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates
Baseline biological investigation and biomonitoring
Vegetation inventory, mapping and analysis
Wetlands inventory, mapping and functional analysis
Stream and lake monitoring:
- Water quality monitoring, assessment and reporting
- Non-point source assessment
- Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) assessment
- Stream gaging and water flow assessment
- Limnological studies
GIS and mapping services

Ecosystem Restoration

Habitat restoration design and construction
Vegetation and wildlife habitat mapping
Threatened and endangered species surveys
Habitat restoration specialties:
- Arctic and sub-Arctic
- Marine mammals
- Riparian habitat

Ecological Sciences Statement of Qualifications
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Case Studies

Chuitna Coal Mine

OASIS is collecting extensive baseline data on the freshwater aquatic biology...
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Anchorage International Airport

Special interest groups and some members of the public opposed the permitting of a jet fuel pipeline...
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British Petroleum Exploration (Alaska), Inc.

BPXA required assistance in conducting biological studies...
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PacifiCorp

In December 2003 PacifiCorp received a new operating license for the Bear River Hydroelectric Project...
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Aleutians East Borough

Extensive permitting was required for the proposed King Cove Access Project...
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Alaska Department of Transportation

As a subcontractor, OASIS delineated the wetlands in accordance with the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual...
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Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks contracted with OASIS to investigate the recolonization rates of benthic macroinvertebrates...
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U.S. Air Force

OASIS conducted evaluations of potential contamination of the human food chain...
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State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

ADEC's Alaska Clean Water Actions (ACWA) program required assistance in diagraming the flow of information...
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