Ecological Associates, Inc. | EAI Environmental Services

Florida Shorebirds and Seabirds

The Florida Shorebird Alliance (“FSA”) has published its Monitoring Data at Work Annual Report, which reflects conservation efforts and positive trends for Florida shorebirds and seabirds. This report also informs of how to protect shorebirds and seabirds. Bird stewards ensure beachgoers are aware of fragile nesting areas and educate visitors about the remarkable species that […]

EAI’s Pontoon Boat and Electrofishing

EAI is pleased to announce an important addition to its fleet, a 24-ft pontoon boat for freshwater/shallow water projects. We lovingly nicknamed her “Gator Bait” due to some superficial battle scars from the reptile so known and revered in Florida. EAI now owns three boats: a 25-ft Parker for work in nearshore ocean waters, a […]

Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Scarcity

Florida’s population increase has caused an influx of new development. However, what may come as a surprise is that the new development that occurs to accommodate Florida’s population increase causes habitat loss for gopher tortoises and exacerbates the scarcity of viable recipient sites for gopher tortoise relocation. Both the gopher tortoise and its burrow are […]