JY Ranch Reclamation Project
Teton County, Wy.
Completed: Ongoing |
Lead Agency:
Teton County, Wyoming
Client:
D.R. Horne & Company and Laurance S. Rockefeller Estate |
Wildlife, wetland, and botanical surveys, recreational trail planning, reclamation of over 1100 acres, multi-agency permit coordination, and document/map production |
PIONEER was one of four primary consultants in the conversion of the JY Ranch from a private estate to being part of the National Park System. Pioneer surveyed the 1100 acre estate for flora, fauna, wetlands, special interpretive sites, and potential recreation sites. Pioneer prepared detailed technical reports, permit applications, and plans for the various natural resources within the site. |
Snake River Sporting Club (North Parcel)
Teton County, WY
Completed: |
Lead Agency:
Teton County, Wyoming
Client:
Snake River Sporting Club Development |
Teton County Environmental Analysis, including wildlife, wetland and botanical surveys. |
PIONEER is responsible for writing the required Teton County Environmental Analsys. |
Bald Eagle Monitoring at the Snake River Sporting Club (South Parcel)
Teton County, WY
Completed: 2007 |
Lead Agency:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Client:
Snake River Sporting Club Development |
Monitoring of bald eagles and nesting sites within the vicinity of the Snake River Sporting Club |
PIONEER personnel monitored five nesting pair of bald eagles within five miles of the project sites. Monitoring was done daily during the nesting season (February thru August) to protect the eagle from disturbance during construction of a golf course and housing development. |
Wetland Delineation Report for Spanish Peaks Resort
Completed: February 2003 |
Lead Agency:
US Army Corp. of Engineers
Client:
Spanish Peaks Resort |
Wetland delineation report including maps and a mitigation site plan |
Pioneer oversaw the delineation of a site where the client had received a non-compliance and enforcement notice by the EPA. Pioneer was able to get the project back on track, appease the federal and state agencies, and provide plans that were acceptable to all parties. |
Report on a live-trapping survey for Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse (Zapus hadsonius preblei) adjacent to Halligan Reservoir Larimer County, Colorado
Completed:
January 2004 |
Lead Agency:
US Forest Service
Client:
AYRES Associates |
Small mammal trapping for a species listed as threatened by the FWS. Wetland delineation using acceptable methods of the USACOE. Reports of the findings and making recommendations |
Pioneer developed and implemented a strategic plan to survey the proposed site for the presence of Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse and wetlands using methods acceptable to the USFWS and USACOE. Two reports were prepared for Ayres Associates which were then provided to various municipal agencies. Pioneer also provided aerial photos of a proposed reservoir site. |
A Discussion of Genetic Isolation, Landscape Permeability, and Potential Solutions Associated with Certain Wildlife Species at the Tejon Ranch, Lebec, California
Completed:
October 2003 |
Client:
Tejon Ranch Company |
Statistical analysis for species habitat use and overlap, detailed analyses of species permeability and use of movement corridors, making estimates of feasibility of translocation and selective fencing |
PIONEER was hired to review all of the environmental documents prepared by Tejon Ranch and their various subconsultants. Pioneer prepared a technical and detailed analysis of the habitat permeability of a host of species native to the 270,000 acre ranch. Pioneer prepared other technical reports on plans to capture and transplant mountain lions and to preclude feral pigs from leaving the ranch property. Pioneer served as an advisor to the president of the company regarding permit acquisition and compliance with environmental standards and permitting. |
Elkhead Reservoir Expansion Project
Craig, Colorado
Completed: 2006 |
Lead Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Client: Colorado River Water Conservation District |
Biological investigations and baseline studies for eventual inclusion into a NEPA document. |
PIONEER is responsible for assessing the baseline conditions at Elkhead Reservoir for vegetation, wildlife, and wetlands resources. This work will ultimately be compiled into a NEPA document. |
The Canyon Club
Teton County, Wyoming
Completed: Ongoing |
Lead Agency:
US Army Corps of Engineers
Client: The Canyon Club |
Biological investigations and NEPA compliance for implementation of a Section 404 permit, compliance with Teton County Land Use Regulations, and ESA compliance. |
As prime environmental contractor, PIONEER is completing botanical, wildlife, water quality, impact assessment for an Environmental Assessment and Habitat Conservation Plan. The EA/HCP is being undertaken for the issuance of an Incidental-Take permit pertaining to eagles nests. Application for a 404 Permit is also included. For the purpose of County regulatory requirements an Assessment of Impacts analysis will also be completed. |
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Environmental Assessment
Teton Village, Wyoming
Completed: October 2000
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Lead Agency: U.S. Forest Service,
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Client: U.S. Forest Service |
Biological investigations and compliance documentation for proposed expansion of the ski area. |
As prime contractor, PIONEER completed botanical, wildlife, and wetlands surveys; socioeconomic, scenic, and recreation analyses; impact assessment; NEPA analysis and permitting for federal agencies; activities to comply with section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act; and all other actions leading to completion of an EA.
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Fall Creek Associates
Teton County, Wyoming
Completed: Ongoing |
Lead Agency: N/A
Client: Fall Creek Associates |
Application for a 404 Permit. |
Wetlands delineation and general wildlife inventory. |
Two Rivers Ranch
Teton County, Wyoming
Completed: January 2001 |
Lead Agency: US Army Corps of Engineers
Client: Two Rivers Ranch |
Wetlands delineation, Application for 404 permit, and Environmental Analysis |
As prime contractor, PIONEER completed an Environmental Analysis which involved one of the most important spawning areas for Snake River cutthroat troat. PIONEER also assisted in planning so the project conformed with environmental constraints. Bald Eagles, moose, trumpeter swans and elk were major considerations in this project. PIONEER conducted wetlands delineation and prepared the 404 permit to the US Army Corps of Engineers. |
Pederson Property Habitat Assessment
Pederson,Utah
Completed: July 2000 |
Client: Confidential Client |
Preparation of a baseline natural resource assessment. |
PIONEER was involved in the initial field reconnaissance of species and habitats in a mountain environment for a proposed large-scale recreational resort in a wilderness setting. The plan emphasized integration limits between proposed development concepts and natural resource health. |
Killington Wildlife Management Plan, Killington, Vermont
Completed: April 2000 |
Client: Killington, Ltd. |
Preparation of a comprehensive wildlife management plan for a designed wildlife mitigation area. |
Preparation of a long term management plan for rare plant and animal communties with in the resort. The plan integrated natural resource management with mountain recreation development. |
Aspen Highlands Ski Area Expansion, Aspen, CO
Completed: November 1998 |
Lead Agency: U.S. Forest Service, White River National Forest
Client: Aspen Skiing Company |
Biological investigations and compliance documentation for proposed expansion of the ski area. |
As prime contractor, PIONEER completed botanical, wildlife, and wetlands surveys; socioeconomic, scenic, and recreation analyses; impact assessment; NEPA analysis and permitting for state and federal agencies; activities to comply with sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act; and all other actions leading to completion of an EIS. |
Sugarbush Ski Resort Environmental Impact Statement
Completed: June 1998 |
Lead Agency: US Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest
Client: Sugarbush Resort Holdings, Inc. |
Biological investigations and compliance documentation for proposed expansion of the ski area. |
PIONEER prepared biological baseline studies and affected environment analyses, impact assessments for all resource disciplines, provided assistance on public involvement processes, issues and alternative development, and alternatives consideration for the Proposed Improvement and Development EIS at Sugarbush Resort. |
Sugarbush Ski Area Planning,
Sugarbush, VT.
Completed: October 97 |
Lead Agency: N/A
Client: Sugarbush Ski Area
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Biological investigations, impact assessment and mitigation, and resource management planning to assist ski area in evaluating options for growth. |
As prime contractor, Dr. Hugie served as project manager and principal in charge, coordinating and implementing a number of fish and wildlife surveys, including a detailed black bear survey, habitat analyses and similar investigations, then incorporating findings into evaluation of management options for Sugarbush's owners. Prepared an EA for the Slide Brook Transportation Lift and Associated Facilities. |
Vail Category III Expansion, Vail, CO
Completed: August 97 |
Lead Agency: U.S. Forest Service, White River National Forest
Client: Vail Associates, Inc. |
Biological investigations and compliance documentation for expansion of the ski area. |
As prime contractor, PIONEER completed wildlife, botanical, and wetlands surveys, NEPA analysis and permitting for state and federal agencies, and all other actions leading to completion of an EIS. |
Crested Butte Development, Crested Butte, CO
Completed: February 97 |
Lead Agency: U.S. Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Client: Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Inc.
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Biological investigations and compliance documentation for expansion of the ski area. |
As prime contractor, PIONEER conducted the vegetation, wildlife, and wetland surveys associated with updating a 1982 EIS covering planned |