Case Studies
Some selected examples of our work can be found below:
Private Residential + Small Business: Western Joshua Tree Census
Wilder conducts CDFW-compliant western Joshua tree surveys and reporting to support permitting for Mojave development projects.
USGS, USFWS, Clark County (NV) Desert Tortoise Monitoring
Nate Jones is currently sub-contracted to assist with long-term monitoring studies of desert tortoise.
NASA JPL Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
Wilder personnel have consistently applied their expertise to biological surveys, monitoring, and research components in support of land management actions on Department of Defense military training bases as well as a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory installation in the Mojave desert region.
Eland I&II Solar Project
Wilder provides ongoing environmental compliance reporting and subject-matter expertise for the $2 billion Eland Solar complex in Kern County.
Bellefield I&II Solar
Wilder was sub-contracted as a CDFW Designated Biologist for sensitive species surveys on Bellefield I, the first phase of the 8,000+ acre Bellefield photovoltaic solar and battery storage complex.
Aratina I&II Solar Project
Wilder provides ongoing biological compliance support for the Aratina Solar complex, with a focus on sensitive desert species.
Fort Irwin NTC Instrumentation Systems Modernization Project
Wilder was sub-contracted to provide field leadership, surveys, and Authorized Biologists for mitigation monitoring as the US Army Fort Irwin National Training Center undertook a comprehensive upgrade to the base-wide communications network.
SBC Solar Project
Liana Harp was subcontracted by EnviroPlus Consulting to provide subject matter expertise in completing a Biological Evaluation Report in support of successful permitting of a small solar project near Trona, California.
Fort Irwin NTC Range 1 UXO Removal
Wilder provided biological resource support for ordnance removal action on Fort Irwin, US Army National Training Center between July-October 2019.
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Range 01 MEC Removal
Wilder was contracted to develop a mitigation plan for desert tortoise, and field an Authorized Biologist to complete biological surveys for sensitive desert species during a Munitions and Explosives of Concern removal operation on a 90 acre historic firing range.
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Lands Expansion + Translocation
Wilder was sub-contracted to provide field leadership, data processing, and GIS for clearance surveys for desert tortoise on approximately 150,000 acres, followed by translocation of resident animals, then continued long-term tracking through radio telemetry and ongoing yearly USFWS health assessments.
Fort Irwin NTC Southern Expansion + Translocation
Wilder conducted desert tortoise clearance surveys on 36 square miles of US Army training lands yielded more than 500 animals.
Athos I&II Solar Project
Wilder conducted clearance surveys, mitigation, and construction monitoring on a 3,440 acre 450MW solar site.
National Fish + Wildlife Foundation funded Common Raven Mitigation Studies
Wilder was contracted to conduct aerial drone surveys and ground-based raven population mitigation through use of egg-oiling techniques.
Enterprise Sanborn Solar Project
Nate Jones was contracted to serve as Project Field Lead on 3,500+ acres of photovoltaic solar development.
Alta-Mesa Wind Repower Project
Wilder was sub-contracted to provide a USFWS Desert Tortoise Authorized Biologist to assist in environmental compliance monitoring during a two-year upgrade to the 27 MW Alta Mesa Wind Project.
AT&T Fiber Line Slash X
Wilder subcontracted to provide staffing and field leadership to maintain environmental compliance with all aspects of permits, mitigation measures, and agency guidance for installation of 88 miles of new fiber optic line during 3-year construction schedule.
Eldorado Ivanpah Transmission Line
The 35 mile, 220kV Eldorado-Ivanpah Transmission Project was an upgrade and replacement to an existing 115kV historic line.
Pioneertown Motel Improvements
The historic Pioneertown Motel is planning an upgrade and expansion, to accommodate the growing number of visitors to the area.
Southern California Gas Pipelines: Repair + Maintenance
Wilder supplies USFWS Authorized Biologists in support of ongoing construction monitoring work on multiple Southern California Gas company lines, throughout the Mojave desert.