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Environmental, Regulatory and Ecological Consulting

Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.

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Permitting & Strategic Planning

Owl Ridge environmental scientists have extensive familiarity with natural resource permitting requirements, processes, and timing, thus enabling our team to provide clients with a clear roadmap for effective project permitting and risk mitigation. Our experience includes planning and securing federal, state, and local permits for onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration, development, and production; hydroelectric projects; marine construction and vessel activities; mining development and expansion; sub-sea cable installation; and ski resort expansion. Specific permitting and planning expertise includes:

State & Federal Water Management Regulations & Permitting

State and federal water management regulations and permitting including Temporary Water Use Authorizations (TWUA) and Fish Habitat Permits.

Related Projects

  • North Slope Stream & Lake Surveys
  • North Slope Water Permitting Support

Marine Mammal Protection Act Permitting

Permitting requirements for compliance under the Marine Mammal Protection Act including Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHA) and Letters of Authorizations (LOA), and Marine Mammal Monitoring and Mitigation Plans (4MP).

Related Projects

  • Cook Inlet LNG Regulatory Risk Analysis & Strategic Planning
  • North Slope Offshore Seismic Support
  • Alaska Subsea Cable-Lay Operations Support
  • Cook Inlet Marine Mammal Support
  • North Slope Oil & Gas Exploration Support
  • Cook Inlet Oil & Gas Regulatory Risk
  • Cook Inlet Seismic Regulatory Support

Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultations

Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations related to threatened and endangered species.

Related Projects

  • North Slope Offshore Seismic Support
  • Winter Park Resort Aquatic Research & Improvement Project
  • Alaska Subsea Cable-Lay Operations Support
  • Donlin Gold NEPA Analysis, Wildlife & Aquatic Monitoring, & EIS Support
  • Cook Inlet Oil & Gas Regulatory Risk
  • Cook Inlet Seismic Regulatory Support
  • Intermountain West Biological Assessments
  • Winter Park Resort Downhill Mountain Bike Expansion Project

Hydroelectric Federal & State Licensing Processes

Federal and state licensing processes for small to large hydroelectric projects, including a thorough understanding of the Federal Energy Licensing Commission (FERC) licensing process.

Related Projects

  • Alaska GIS & Technical Support

Oil Discharge Prevention & Contingency Plans

Related Projects

  • Doyon Seismic Surveys, Exploration Drilling, & Operations

Wildlife Management & Interaction Plans

Related Projects

  • Doyon Seismic Surveys, Exploration Drilling, & Operations
  • Alaska Subsea Cable-Lay Operations Support

Project Management Services

Owl Ridge can provide Project Management services as the local representative for companies without local staff.

Related Projects

  • Project Management for Aki Drilling Program
  • North Slope Oil & Gas Exploration Support

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Highlighted Projects

Providing high quality, cost effective, and responsible solutions to protect both the interest of our clients and the environment.

  • All Projects Map
  • Aerial view of Donlin Gold project site.
    Donlin Gold NEPA Analysis, Wildlife & Aquatic Monitoring, and EIS Support
  • Aerial view of the drilling pad.
    Doyon Seismic Surveys, Exploration Drilling, & Operations
  • North Slope Stream & Lake Surveys
    North Slope Stream & Lake Surveys
  • Graphite Creek Fish Surveys
  • Resort lodge.
    Winter Park Resort Aquatic Research & Improvement Project
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