Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species
Hamer Environmental built its reputation on threatened, endangered and sensitive species studies and research. We have conducted numerous research and impact studies on a variety of species and we are leaders in the fields of Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl research. We have developed new techniques for surveying for Marbled Murrelets at inland sites, including using radar and intensive tree climbing methods. We conducted research on Marbled Murrelet nesting biology in Washington State and monitored populations of Xantus's Murrelet, one of the rarest seabirds in the world. In addition, Hamer Environmental has worked directly with state and federal government agencies and private landowners on T&E species issues. An example is our direct involvement with the USFWS Recovery Plan for the Marbled Murrelet, our current investigations with many of the research issues necessary for its recovery, and our role as Endangered Species Coordinator for various private landowners.
Sample of projects we have recently completed
2008-2009. Marbled Murrelet and nocturnal migrating bird studies for a wind development in Pacific County, Washington, WEST, Inc., Energy Northwest.
2005-2009. Pygmy rabbit population studies in Vale, Lakeview and Burns Districts of Oregon, Bureau of Land Management, OR Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.
1994-2009. Spotted Owl and Barred Owl Studies, Various landowners including, U.S. Forest Service, Indian Nations, Non-profits, Private landowners, and Corporations.
1993-2009. Marbled Murrelet habitat assessments and field studies across the Pacific Northwest, Various Clients including State and Federal Government, Private and Corporate Landowners, Indian Nations, and Utility Companies.
2006-2008. Rare plant, lichen and bryophyte studies for a project expansion site in Northwest Washington, U.S. Forest Service, Puget Sound Energy.
2006-2008. Research studies to determine flight patterns and abundance of Hawaiian Petrel, Newell’s Shearwater, Hawaiian Goose, and Hawaiian hoary bats at two proposed wind energy projects on the islands of Maui and Hawaii, Hawaii, Shell WindEnergy.
2005-2008. Pre- and post construction study of fall migrating raptors collision potential with a transmission line, Chelan County, Washington, Chelan County P.U.D. No. 1.
2007. Northern Goshawk, Spotted Owl, Barred Owl, raptors, Western Gray Squirrel, Chelan Mountainsnail and rare plant studies for a proposed transmission line corridor, Chelan County, Washington, Chelan County P.U.D. No. 1.
