Finding the best solutions to complex biological issues
We’re a natural resources firm located in Southern California.
Bio-Studies specializes in finding innovative project-specific solutions to complex scientific and regulatory issues.
Bio-Studies was founded in 2018 and is staffed by environmental professionals with 75+ years experience in the consulting industry.
Our staff offers a unique blend of project management , environmental education, scientific research, habitat management, permitting and regulatory qualifications and experience.
Regulatory knowledge and experience
Bio-Studies natural resource specialists work with clients and regulators to provide scientific and reliable natural resources information in support of land management, Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sikes Act/Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) projects.
Bio-Studies professionals are familiar with all stages of restoration and habitat management work from preliminary assessment, permitting and design to post installation success monitoring and maintenance. Our specialty lies in navigating complex projects through the federal and state regulatory and permitting frameworks and negotiations.
Client experience
Bio-Studies staff have extensive experience working cooperatively and effectively with federal, state, and local regulators. We work closely with clients in real estate investment and development, in the waste management and public utilities sectors, with government agencies, including military installations, and for local city and county governments in Southern California and throughout the Southwest.
In addition to supporting regulatory and compliance projects, Bio-Studies staff support environmental research through participation in raptor banding studies, involvement with local birding groups, and contributions to citizen science initiatives. Bio-Studies staff also have extensive experience delivering outdoor education programs to youth and community groups.
Our qualifications
Bio-Studies staff have expertise in biological surveys, wetland assessment and delineations, Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) permitting, State and Regional Water Quality Control Board permitting support, US Army Corps of Engineers nationwide permitting, habitat restoration planning, implementation & monitoring, construction monitoring, sensitive, threatened and endangered species documentation, biological assessments, and mitigation planning services.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Recovery Permit Section 10(1)a for 14 listed plant species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Recovery Permit Section 10(1)a for federally listed Coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino
Bureau of Land Management Certification: Handle & Monitor Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Letter of Concurrence for Training in Tracking and Trailing Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Specific Use Permit for Flat-tailed Horned Lizard
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, General Use Permit, Small Mammals
Checkerspot Butterfly, San Diego Fairy Shrimp, Riverside Fairy Shrimp, Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp
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Sonobat, Kaleidoscope Pro and AnaLook bat acoustic analysis
Mist netting
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Methodology of Delineating Wetlands, Wetlands Law and Regulation, Wetlands Training Institute
California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM), CA Wetland Monitoring Workgroup
Desert Tortoise Identification and Handling Techniques, Desert Tortoise Institute IRATA
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Our Services
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California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM)
Wetland Delineation and Assessment
Clean Water Act (CWA) Permitting
Section 401 Water Quality
Section 404 Nationwide and Individual
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement
Mitigation planning
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Threatened, endangered, and special-status species surveys and permitting
Special status species permits and survey capacity
General wildlife surveys
Small mammal trapping surveys
Amphibian habitat assessment and surveys
Botanical surveys
Bat surveys
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review and compliance
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review and compliance
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Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultation and Biological Assessment preparation
ESA Section 10 Consultation and Habitat Management Plan preparation
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Habitat restoration, planning and design
Mitigation and compensation planning
Mitigation banking assistance
Open space and preserve management
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