Jane Valerius' Environmental Services
- Special Status Plant Surveys
- Jane is proficient in conducting botanical surveys of sensitive plant species and vegetation communities for use in project initiation and planning.
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- Wetland Delineations
- Jane has extensive experience in determining the extent and nature of wetlands and in assisting clients with securing related environmental compliance permits.
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- CEQA and NEPA report preparation
- Jane has prepared habitat assessments and biological assessments in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- Environmental Permit Assistance
- Jane is experienced in attaining permits from many federal, state, and regional agencies including Clean Water Act Section 404 Permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife.
- Mitigation and Monitoring and Riparian Habitat Restoration Plans
- Jane is experienced and has prepared numerous wetland mitigation and monitoring plans and riparian habitat restoration mitigation and monitoring plans for a variety of projects.
- Biological Reports for VESCO Permit Applications in Sonoma County
- Sonoma County is now requiring biological resources assessment reports as part of the Vineyard and Orchard Site Development Ordinance, also known as VESCO. Jane Valerius has experience in preparing these reports for both new vineyard and orchard development as well as for replant projects.