by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
EAI successfully completed a two-year benthic and thermal study within the St. Johns River as part of a Biological Plan of Study for Clean Water Act (CWA) Rule 316(a) monitoring in Duval County, FL. Six sampling stations were established to determine sediment...
by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
EAI performed sea turtle nesting surveys and nest relocation, turbidity monitoring, escarpment monitoring, and shorebird monitoring to meet regulatory requirements of the Joint Coastal Permit (JCP) issued for the project. Beach quality fill material was hydraulically...
by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
EAI provides environmental services for the replacement of an existing subaqueous 25 kV distribution line in Estero Bay. The cable corridor begins on the mainland portion of unincorporated Lee County within Estero Bay Preserve State Park and terminates on Estero...
by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
EAI helped prepare the first countywide HCP in Florida (Volusia County) to protect sea turtles from beach driving. EAI also assisted in the preparation of NEPA documents in support of the County’s application to the USFWS for an ESA Section 10 Incidental Take Permit...
by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
State and federal regulations require dedicated observers to detect marine mammals and sea turtles in the vicinity of in-water construction projects. The sole responsibility of the observer is to watch for the presence of protected species, such as manatees, sea...
by ecologicalassociates | Jan 12, 2018 | Project Highlights
Smyrna Dunes Park, an approximately 75-acre parcel, is located on the south side of Ponce de Leon Inlet in New Smyrna Beach, with frontage along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. It is a highly popular destination for local and non-County residents...
