Program areas at EHC
Developed and advanced the acquisition of sensitive riparian and coastal sage scrub habitat in the san diego region. Activities included interfacing with state and federal wildlife agencies, planning and analysis, dialogue with property owners, the development of legal agreements, creating habitat management plans and strategies, commissioning wildlife movement studies and other biological monitoring contracts, conducting site visits, gis mapping of resource values, and finalizing and implementing public grant agreements. Implemented habitat stewardship and habitat restoration plans at sites in san diego county. Activities included revegetation, control of invasive plants, volunteer coordination and biological monitoring.
Managed the 2,800 acre crestridge ecological reserve under a long-term contract with the California department of fish and wildlife. Activities included control of invasive plants, biological monitoring, community relations, fence and signage installation and repair, trail maintenance and ongoing restoration of an oak grove on the reserve.
Planning, permitting and feasibility activities related to a planned wetlands and riparian habitat restoration project in sonoma county. Activities included commissioning biological and hydrological studies, community relations, meeting with government agencies and design exercises for the site.