Human Health / Ecological Studies

Port of Bandon Brownsfield Project for Port of Bandon, Bandon, Oregon.
As a participant in the Port of Bandon Brownfields Project ES&A is conducting natural resources investigations complying with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Guidance for Ecological Risk Assessment Level I – Scoping. Tasks include conducting background and field review of the biological and ecological components of each of the sites, coordination with Eco-risk Assessors in order to fulfill the guidance requirements, and preparation of Level I – Site Ecology Scoping Report.

Rhone-Poulenc (RPAC) Site for AMEC Earth & Environment, Portland, Oregon.
Providing assessment of biological (wildlife) receptors that may be impacted by contaminants of concern at North Doane Lake, adjacent to the Rhone-Poulenc (RPAC) site in Portland, Oregon. Project work includes preparing a site assessment work plan, assessing for the presence of sensitive species (i.e., northern red-legged frogs and northwestern pond turtle), and evaluating the suitability of North Doane Lake habitat for other sensitive native bird, mammal and herptiles. Information will be utilized in the Level I and Screening Level II Ecological Risk Assessments for the RPAC site.

Mitsubishi Silicon America Sulfuric Acid Spill Investigation, Salem, Oregon.
Conducted a site evaluation of Pringle Creek that was affected by an accidental sulfuric acid spill from the Mitsubishi Silicon America (MSA) facility. Site evaluation included assessment of stream biologic and physical conditions, collection and laboratory analysis of leaf tissue samples from vegetation exposed to the spill, and assessment of wildlife potentially affected by the spill. Prepared a report documenting site conditions and provided remedial actions. Coordinated closely with the Pringle Creek Watershed Council to address local stakeholder concerns.

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