Roe Ecological Services

(3) Develop a management or mitigation plan for the prairie dogs on your property; or (4) Develop a movement barrier to keep prairie dogs from coming onto, or leaving, your property. In addition, prairie dog management can be a highly sensitive and emotionally charged topic, particularly in certain locations. Many jurisdictions may also require per... mits and/or compliance with regulations and laws for certain management actions. Roe Ecological Services has experience working with all of these issues and can help you navigate not only the logistical complexities that attend certain projects, but can also help you address any public relations issues that may arise. The Clean Water Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) regulates quality standards for surface waters in the United States. Generally, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, placing any fill material into "waters of the United States" requires a permit (known as a "404 permit") from the United States Army Corp of Engineers. "Waters of the United States" can include certain wetlands. We have the expertise to conduct a survey of your property, delineate any potential wetlands, help you obtain a determination from the USACE, and help with permitting and mitigation, if necessary. We frequently perform presence/absence assessments for wildlife (including, but not limited to, those protected by the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and state laws) that could be present on or adjacent to the proposed project. This is done based on an assessment of the habitat on the site, identification of possible species, and identification of any species observed. This assessment helps guide whether additional surveys are needed for purposes of determining whether mitigation is necessary, whether avoidance is possible, or if any additional federal or state permits are required. Most birds and their nests, eggs, and young are protected under federal law from "take." The nesting season for most migratory songbirds and raptors is typically between March ...Read More