Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Range 01 MEC Removal

Permit Compliance: Biological Assessments, Mitigation Plans, ReportingBiological Surveys + ResearchBiological Resources Support for Federal Lands Management + Department of Defense Infrastructure
Written By Nate Jones
OVERVIEW:

Wilder Ecological 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 (MEC) removal operation on a 90 acre historic firing range.

A Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Plan for desert tortoise was developed in coordination with the Marine Corps Conservation Branch, and implemented to minimize risk during the planned clearance activities.

Environmental Awareness Training was administered to all on-site personnel (~40).

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Surveys for sensitive species:

  • Desert tortoise

  • Desert kit fox

  • Burrowing owl

  • Sensitive plants

Authorized Biologist remained on site to monitor activities and survey ahead of planned explosives work within the action area.

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