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US 62-180 Highway Reconstruction from Carlsbad , NM to the TX-NM State Line, 2004-2005
This project involved the planned reconstruction of US 62-180 from Carlsbad , NM , south to the Texas state line, a total distance of 30 miles. The highway would be widened from its current 2-lanes to 4-lanes. A biological survey and evaluation was conducted. The project corridor passes through karst terrain with numerous caves and gypsum substrates. Services included evaluation on threatened and endangered species, species of concern, and wetland delineations. Culverts and bridges were surveyed for bat activity and wildlife crossings were considered in the evaluation.
Scott Able Aquatic Monitoring ( Lincoln National Forest ), 2001-2005
Pendleton Pond, Lincoln National Forest
The Scott Able Fire burned approximately 14,000 acres on the Lincoln National Forest-Sacramento District in May 2000. The objective of this project was to observe and monitor the recovery of aquatic systems in and around the fire area. Both sites within the fire perimeter and outside the fire perimeter were monitored annually for a period of five years. Sixteen sites were initially evaluated, and 12 to 14 sites were regularly sampled depending on water availability. Sites were sampled in early and late summer. Water quality information included temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and pH. Sites were sampled for aquatic macro-invertebrates primarily, although a few sites contained vertebrates (salamanders). Data on species richness, diversity, and density was collected. Annual and multi-year trends were evaluated.
McKinley Coal Mine Revegetation Analysis, 2001-Present
TEC has been awarded an ongoing multi-year project contracted annually with the Pittsburg and Midway Mine for reclamation, revegetation, and restoration of the McKinley Coal Mine, near Gallup , NM . The purpose of the project is to assist the mine in complying with the U.S. Office of Surface Mining (OSM) and New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department (NMEMNRD) permit stipulations. The OSM has regulatory oversight of lands mined on Navajo Nation lands, while NMEMNRD has oversight for non-Indian lands. Certain revegetation standards must be met prior to company liability and bond release for the reclaimed lands.
Species Assessments for US Forest Service Region 2, 2004-2005
The species assessment project seeks to make a thorough compilation of existing information for plant and animal species on the Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species List (for USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2). Jim Nellessen of TEC was contracted to write species assessments for two plant species: Existing regulatory and management status of each species was also included along with a thorough review of potential management approaches that land managers may be able to utilize towards managing and protecting the habitats of these species in USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2.
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