Highlighted Projects
Happy Valley Crossroads
This project consisted of two delineations, conducted separately and concurred with by DSL. A natural resource assessment for the City of Happy Valley and Undisturbed Buffer Averaging application for Water Environmental Services (WES) were prepared and permit issued.
Peregrine Estates
S&A delineated a 5.58-acre vernal pool wetland, gaining concurrence from Oregon Department of State Lands and the Army Corps of Engineers. A Joint Permit Application was prepared for a residential subdivision, along with a Biological Assessment to meet Section 7 ESA consultation. All permits were obtained.
Brynwood, Residential Subdivision
S&A prepared a natural resources site assessment for a 19-lot subdivision in Portland, working with engineers, planners, and lawyers to minimize impacts on regulated resources. They developed a mitigation plan, attended a public hearing, coordinated with City staff, and secured final approvals.
WILDLIFE / HABITAT
Biological Assessment;
Klamath County
S&A prepared Biological Assessments for two large projects in Klamath County to meet Section 7 ESA requirements. They identified ESA species, evaluated impacts on each species and critical habitat, and obtained Letters of Concurrence from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
SUBCONTRACTING
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
S&A has monitored over a dozen tidal freshwater and euryhaline wetland sites along the Columbia River for five years for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. They assess vegetation, soil, sediment, and plant communities using established methods to track environmental trends and impacts on migrating salmon.
West Linn Central Village
Completion of a Water Resources Area (WRA) Report for a proposed commercial development project in West Linn, Oregon. S&A completed functional assessments, wetland mitigation plans, and subsequent mitigation monitoring after construction was completed.
Wildlife/Habitat Survey;
Delta Hwy, Eugene, OR
S&A provided wetland and wildlife support for a project in Eugene, Oregon, conducting surveys to document bird, amphibian, reptile, and wildlife species of concern to state and federal agencies. They delivered a comprehensive memorandum identifying species that could impact future projects.
Cedar Landing
S&A conducted wetland delineation and prepared a JPA for a 95.48-acre mixed-use development in Medford, Oregon. The site, a former golf club, had 0.16 acres of wetlands, 0.03 acres of ditch, and 0.68 acres of pond impacted. S&A designed and monitored onsite mitigation, achieving site approval in 2022.
NATURAL RESOURCES
SW 153rd CWS Site Assessment
S&A coordinated with Columbia Energy Partners on the proposed Echanis Wind Farm. Staff conducted fieldwork and prepared a wetland delineation for the 28 mile road to be constructed to build the wind farm. A wetland fill permit was prepared and obtained, including mitigation plans
ESA Species Determination; Westport, OR
S&A supported ESA compliance for a proposed subdivision in Westport, Clatsop County, Oregon. They researched and conducted a site visit to identify any rare, threatened, or endangered species within 1,000 feet of the site. A report was prepared detailing findings, including figures and photographs.
Tanner Ridge Development
A delineation and natural resource assessment for the City of West Linn were performed on the 16 acre property which included wetlands, waters and mapped Habitat Conservation Area (HCA) and Water Resource Area (WRA). The delineation report was concurred with by DSL.
Forensic Wetland
S&A conducted a forensic wetland delineation on a 4.84-acre site in Tangent, Oregon, to investigate a potential fill violation. Fieldwork and historical analysis revealed no wetlands were historically filled. Approval from the Oregon Department of State Lands was obtained, resolving the issue.
WETLAND
