The Biological Resources and Permitting Team of AES-Montrose consists of a diverse group of scientists with the technical expertise and passion needed to provide exceptional environmental compliance for projects of all types and sizes. Our goal is to streamline permitting processes, mitigate environmental impacts, and provide excellent project support. Services include:
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Mr. Bontadelli is experienced in working with private businesses and governmental agencies at all levels on collaborative efforts involving NEPA compliance for a wide range of projects. He is particularly knowledgeable and experienced in the field of the environmental regulatory processes, has successfully addressed CWA Section 404 and 401 permitting, wetland delineations, Streambed Alteration Agreements, endangered species issues (including permitting), Section 7 consultations, and Natural Resource Damage Assessments. Furthermore, he has extensive work with California water rights and water infrastructure projects. Prior to joining AES-Montrose, Mr. Bontadelli served as Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He negotiated the legislative statute that created the Office of Spill Prevention and Response and served seven years as the founding Administrator, establishing initial policies, regulations, and direction. He served as the State’s Incident Commander on numerous oil and hazardous material spills and helped to establish the State/Federal Unified Command system to coordinate response. …
Full ResumeWildlife biologist with experience in fieldwork, threatened and endangered species, and a variety of CEQA/NEPA documents. Provide expertise and training in trapping, handling, and species identification …
Full ResumeMs. Alonzo is a senior project manager and biologist who specializes in CEQA, NEPA, and Tribal consulting. She provides professional consulting services to Native American Tribes, private clients, cities, counties, and state and federal agencies, and regularly consults with the BIA, USFWS, USACE, CDFW, Calfire, Caltrans, RWQCB, CWRCB, CDFA, and more. She assists Native American Tribes in long-term planning and identifying highest and best land uses, and oversees the development of various types of tribal documents to address environmental issues on trust land, such as Master Plans, Vegetation Management Plans, Tribal-State Compacts, Tribal Environmental Ordinances, wetland/natural resources management plans, Tribal Initial Studies, Tribal Environmental Evaluations/Environmental Impact Reports to address off-reservation impacts, Tribal garden/farmstead plans, and various grant-related documents. CEQA experience includes overseeing the preparation of CEQA documents for mixed-use developments, housing, vineyard development, utility lines, water/wastewater infrastructure, roadways, and water rights. NEPA experience includes developing strategic approaches to fee-to-trust acquisitions, casino/other development, and various federal undertakings, as well as overseeing the preparation of associated NEPA documents. Biological expertise includes permitting guidance associated with Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404 and Fish and Game Code Section 1600, wetland delineations and mitigation, construction monitoring, nesting bird surveys, fisheries resources, special-status species surveys, habitat assessments, Biological Assessments/consultation, and more. She is also highly skilled in scientific writing …
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