Biological Monitoring and Assessment Services - ESS Group, Inc.

ESS Group, Inc. routinely conducts a wide range of assessments designed to quantify, evaluate, and understand the biological and ecological resources of a particular habitat, geographic area, or individual site. These services are often performed to establish baseline conditions, monitor and minimize potential impacts during construction or operation of a project, measure the success of implemented restoration plans, and comply with regulatory requirements. ESS staff has designed and implemented over 500 different biological monitoring programs for clients such as municipalities, state agencies, federal agencies, golf courses, commercial developers, lake and watershed organizations, and energy producers and developers.

Biological Assessments

Algal and Zooplankton Sampling and Analysis
Amphibian and Reptile Studies
Aquatic, Wetland, and Terrestrial Plant Studies
Avian Surveys
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Studies
Fish Community Assessments
Freshwater and Marine Macroinvertebrate Sampling, Identification, and Analysis
Inland, Coastal, and Marine Habitat Evaluations
Marine Benthos and Shellfish Studies
Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Observation/Monitoring
Threatened and Endangered Species Investigations
Wetland Funciton and Value Assessments
Wetland Resource Identification/Delineation
Vernal Pool Studies

Analysis & Management

Algal Bloom Management
Aquatic Toxicology Investigations
Fish Community and Habitat Restoration
Fish and Wildlife Impact Assessments
Impact Mitigation Strategy and Design
Invasive/Exotic Plant Management Programs
Rare Species Mitigation
Wetland Creation, Mitigation, and Monitoring