BESI SOQ

Threatened and Endangered Species
Threatened and Endangered Species
Over the past 20 years, Benchmark scientists have developed excellent working relationships with many state and federal
agency representatives regarding management of Threatened and Endangered Species (TES). Benchmark routinely
works with scientists and engineers from EPA, NMFS, NOAA, USACE, USFWS, TGLO, TCEQ, TPWD, TSU, and TXDOT to
develop unique TES avoidance approaches.
Benchmark currently holds valid permits to handle many of the listed species in the State of Texas and Louisiana.
Benchmark biologists and scientists are experienced with TES impact mitigation, developing and executing comprehensive
standard operating procedures to minimize construction and industrial impact on threatened and endangered
species. Our experience allows us to work closely with state and federal agencies to facilitate permitting.
TES Monitoring During Construction
Benchmark personnel provide support during construction projects for avoidance of listed species. Initial site visits
are conducted to survey areas proposed to be disturbed in order to relocate listed organisms that may be present.
Additional avoidance steps include barricading the workspace with silt fencing and other methods to prevent organisms
from entering the site. Benchmark personnel monitor the site prior to work being conducted each day and relocate
organisms should the project pose a threat.