April 2020

EAS TO CONDUCT ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND NEPA SUPPORT FOR NOAA

EAS has been awarded a new task under its ProTech Fisheries contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).  EAS will be providing professional and technical support to the NOAA West Coast Region in order to execute NOAA’s mission under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and National Environmental Policy Act …

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COMPLETION OF U.S. FOREST SERVICE FACT SHEET FOR THE WHITE SALMON POCKET GOPHER

Under contract with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), EAS developed a species fact sheet for the little-known White Salmon pocket gopher.  Via data mining, the fact sheet provided a summary of key information about the species, as well as a list of references/literature, list of contacts knowledgeable about the species, map of species range and …

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US Army

EAS COMPLETING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EAS is providing Davis Monthan Air Force Base with an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Decision Document supporting the decision-making process to establish permanent Playas Military Operations Area (MOA) and Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA) above Playas, New Mexico for realistic combat rescue training.  EAS is evaluating the proposed aspects planned for Playas MOA, assessing …

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FOREST STAND IMPROVEMENT AND WETLAND ASSESSMENT AT THE TOWNSEND BOMBING RANGE

EAS is performing forest stand improvement activities and producing a wetland assessment for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic at Townsend Bombing Range (TBR) in Townsend, Georgia.  To support the natural resources program at TBR, EAS is preparing land for planting and installing firebreaks across a 15-mile perimeter to prevent the spread of wildfire, protect …

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EAS CONDUCTS JUVENILE FISH MONITORING AT FIVE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DAM SITES

EAS is now the Prime Contractor providing Biological Services at the McNary, Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite Dams. Services provided include sampling of juvenile fish, calculating expanded facility collection counts, facility inspections, gatewell dipping, and fish salvage efforts. In addition to the listed services, EAS also monitors weather and water temperature …

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US Air Force

AIR FORCE ADVERSARY AIR (ADAIR) CONTRACTS WITH EAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

EAS is supporting the development of six simultaneous Environmental Assessments (EAs) for the Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC). The EAs assess the potential environmental impacts of proposed dedicated contract ADAIR sorties to improve the quality of training and readiness of pilots at Joint Base Langley – Eustis, …

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WORK CONTINUES ON RE-VEGETATION AND RESTORATION SUPPORT

For several years, EAS has provided technical expertise for designing restoration plans and implementing restoration activities on shrub-steppe habitat to meet land-use objectives and field activities supporting re-vegetation and re-contouring in support of Department of Energy’s land stewardship obligations on the Hanford Site, WA.   EAS provides on-site technical oversight during revegetation activities and identifies the …

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US Army

EAS WINS MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BALTIMORE DISTRICT

EAS has been awarded a 5-year contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District (NAB) in a joint venture (EAS Stell Joint Venture, LLC) with Stell Environmental, for work conducting comprehensive technical planning studies and preparing reports for the NAB Military, Civil Works, and International and Interagency Support programs.  This work encompasses a …

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Wetlands

EAS COMPLETES SEVERAL WETLAND DELINEATIONS

Recently, EAS staff have completed several wetland delineations for our clients.  The purpose of a wetland delineation is to establish the presence, location, conservation value, and size of a wetland, to ensure compliance to federal, state, and local regulations.  Our scientists look at vegetation types and structure, soil characteristics, and hydrologic activity in order to …

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How oil affects Frogs

EAS COMPLETES OILED WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK FUNDED RESEARCH ON THE IMPACTS OF OIL EXPOSURE TO FROGS

In February 2020, EAS completed a study testing the short-term effects of crude oil exposure and removal of oil on leopard frogs (Rana pipiens) in a captive setting, designed to mimic an oil spill response.  Funding for this study was provided by a grant from the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, part of the Karen C. …

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