experienced in protecting & sustaining wildlife
threatened & endangered species protection
the environmental team at snyder & associates are experts in threatened and endangered species and habitat assessments, vegetation community analysis, and ecosystem studies. we have conducted numerous surveys and assessments of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, along with multiple in-depth investigations of rare, threatened, and endangered species. our environmental experts know precisely what to look for, including potential and critical habitats, species requirements, plant communities — all specific items required by federal and state regulators.
while no one can stop protected species from settling on project sites, we can determine their presence and assess the impacts or mitigation required to keep your project moving forward. we’ll develop site-specific plans that fulfill regulatory requirements and maintain the project’s forward momentum.
keeping your project moving forward
where conservation meets compliance
biological assessments
we use biological assessments as tools for due diligence of development-related constraints and as a means of evaluating project sites for biological resources that make a property suitable for mitigation.
wetland and stream delineations
determining if impacts to wetlands or streams associated with a proposed development are anticipated is vital. our involvement in the initial 2022世界杯32强预选赛 and development process can ensure your project complies with local, state, and federal requirements.
wetland & stream mitigation 2022世界杯32强预选赛
our team of environmental scientists initiates consultations with our clients to help identify strategies that avoid and/or minimize project impacts to wetlands and streams. when impacts are unavoidable, we develop project-specific mitigation plans which protect the environment and maintain project momentum.
threatened & endangered species habitat studies
we understand that organisms are connected to their physical environment. through habitat studies, our team identifies habitats within a project area to determine if listed species have the potential to be present. if needed, we can make mitigation recommendations to our clients or suggest additional options.
presence-absence surveys
snyder & associates understands how presence-absence data can be useful to a project’s success in multiple contexts, from monitoring populations to identifying high-value habitats for specific species of conservation concern.
incidental take permits
if a threatened or endangered species are found on a project site, our team is experienced in recommending and performing the regulatory steps required to work with agencies, acquire permits, and keep a project on track.
meet our team
jeff walters, pws
environmental sciences work group leader
ankeny, ia
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nichoel church, pws
environmental scientist
ankeny, ia
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