Proposed Gibson Crossing Development, Sacramento County, California
Project Name: Proposed Gibson Crossing Development, Sacramento County, California Services: Biological and Special Status Species Surveys, Wetland Delineation, and Regulatory Permitting Client: Wickland Properties
Padre conducted biological field surveys, constraints/opportunities analysis, and regulatory permitting for the proposed Gibson Crossing Development in Sacramento County. This included preliminary surveys of the proposed project site and preparation of a report detailing the permitting requirements for development of the property. Field surveys included: waters/wetlands delineation, which was verified by the Corps of Engineers; special-status species surveys, which included protocol-level surveys for listed vernal pool crustaceans; wildlife surveys; and habitat mapping. Padre also managed the preparation and coordination of regulatory permits to the Corps of Engineers for a Section 404 nationwide permit; a Section 1600 streambed alteration agreement through the California Department of Fish and Game; a Section 401 water quality certification through the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Padre also prepared a mitigation plan for the project, and all permits were approved.