Statement of Qualifications
2023
Environmental
Consulting
Services
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1 Crawford & Bowen
Planning, Inc.
Cr
awford & Bowen Planning, Inc. was established in early
2014 and is based in Visalia, California. This Statement of Qualifications consists of the following:
Fir
m Description……………….………………………….2
Firm Experience……………........………………..……….3
Overview of Services………........………………..……….6
Representative Project Types......………………..……….6
Key Personnel and Experience….……………….………7
Contact
Information
113 North Church Street, Suite 310
Visalia, California
93291
Phone: 559.840.4414
www.candbplanning.com
“I have worked with both Travis and Emily for
several years. They have been incredibly thorough
and responsive when dealing with complex
environmental issues. I know I can trust the work
product that comes from them.”
Brad Dunlap, AICP. City of Porterville,
Community Development Director, Retired
Key Services
• CEQA/NEPA
• Regulatory
Processing
• Farmland
Conversion
Studies
• Caltrans
Environmental
Processing
Our Principals
• 25+ years
combined
experience
• AICP
Certification
• LEED AP
• Relationships
with Public
Agencies
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2 Firm Description
Crawford & Bowen Planning, Inc. was formed to satisfy a need in the Central Valley and surrounding areas for specialized environmental planning services. Our mission is to provide excellent environmental consulting at the most efficient level, while maintaining the highest standards for quality and legal compliance.
Our firm specializes in CEQA/NEPA documentation , farmland conversion studies, regulatory compliance , State Water Board environmental compliance and Caltrans environmental processing. To supplement our services, we have long -standing relationships with sp ecialized firms who provide biological, traffic, cultural, water and noise consulting services. These individual services can be provided on an as -needed basis under the management and oversight of Crawford & Bowen. This provides our clients with a full service environmental team.
Having come from two of the largest planning firms in the Central Valley, the principals of Crawford & Bowen have prepared a wide variety of environmental documents over the last 20 years. Our experience includes providing environmental compliance for colleges, K-12 schools, bridge replacements, road improvements, wastewater treatment plant expansions, large-scale residential and commercial developments, industrial parks, water infrastructure projects, water transfer projects, poli cy and planning documents, and a host of other project types.
What makes us different is that we are the only specialized environmental planning firm in the area. In addition, we are able to provide efficiencies that some of the larger CEQA/engineering/surveying firms are not able to offer, as we are not overburdened with corporate meetings, staff management, marketing, etc. As such, our clients don’t pay steep overhead prices, yet they still receive principal-level work product.
Because environmental planning is all we do, we are able to provide our clients with focused expertise and cutting-edge work projects. Our firm is constantly working to stay up to date with the most recent regulatory and legal updates and since we’ve been working in the area for ov er a decade, we have established excellent working relationships with most local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
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3 Firm Experience
We are currently on-call environmental planners to four local cities and one County, but much of our experience comes from working for the private development sector. Our principals have prepared hundreds of environmental documents over the past 20 years for a variety of projects. • City of Porterville – On- call Environmental P lanning. Crawford & Bowen is currently serving as on-call environmental planners for the City of Porterville. Since 2014, our firm has prepared numerous CEQA documents and technical studies for the City for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. • City of Tehachapi – On-call Environmental P lanning. Crawford & Bowen provides environmental consulting services on an as-needed basis to the City of Tehachapi. Our duties include providing CEQA consulting services and preparation of CEQA documents and related technical studies for a variety of development projects. • City of Fresno – On-call Environmental P lanning. Crawford & Bowen was recently selected by the City of Fresno to provide on-call CEQA services for small development projects in the City. We have prepared do zens of environmental documents for the City.
• Cit
y of Kerman – On-call Environmental Pl anning. Crawford & Bowen have prepared several environ mental documents, ranging from propane distribution facilities to fertilizer mixing plants to residential developments. • County of Tulare – On-call Environmental Planning. Crawford & Bowen currently serve as an extension of staff to Tulare County. Our duties include preparation of EIR’s and technical studies for the County.
The following is a partial list of recent (2014-2023) CEQA documents prepared by Crawford & B
owen Planning, Inc.:
• Kings County – Henrietta Energy Storage Sys tem Facility CEQA. The IS/MND described the potential environmental effects of a battery storage facility southwest of the City of Lemoore. To allow for the project, a CUP, Tentative Map and DCTC were approved. Issues included agricultural conversion and impacts to sensitive species. • Tulare County – Andersen Village Residential EIR. Crawford & Bowen prepared an environmental impact report for a 54-acre housing development adjacent to the City of Kingsburg. Issues included traffic, water supply and air quality.
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4 • City of Fresno – Parc West Residential CEQA . This project includes up to 850 residential units on approximately 160 acres in Fresno. Crawford & Bowen is currently preparing the project CEQA document and technical studies. • City of Tehachapi – Pilo t / Flying J
Travel Center EIR. Crawford &
Bowen prepared an EIR for a
proposed truck stop / travel center
located along SR58 in Tehachapi.
The EIR focused on impacts
associated with traffic, air, noise,
aesthetics, biological & cultural
resources, and water.
• City of Porterville – We
stwood EIR. Crawford & Bowen recently completed a Focused EIR for a retail / commercial development located on 4.5 acres in Porterville. Water and traffic were main components of the analysis.
• City of
Kerman – Helena Chemical Tank Project CEQA. The project consisted of new non-hazardous liquid storage tanks (four 500,000-gallon tanks and fourteen 30,000- gallon tanks) for the purpose of utilizing rail delivery more efficiently. The IS/MND was approved to support the project CUP.
• City of Sanger – General Plan Update EIR. Crawford & Bowen, Inc. is working with a team of consultants on the Sanger General Plan Update. Crawford & Bowen will be responsible for preparing the General Plan EIR and technical studies. • Tulare County – Asphalt Plant EIR. Crawford & Bowen prepared an EIR and associated technical studies for the permanent establishment of an 8,000 ton/day asphalt batch plant operation. The project required a water supply analysis, biological study, traffic study, air quality/GHG report, and a noise impact analysis. • City of T
ulare – B Street Improvements CEQA/NEPA . This project was funded through HUD and required both CEQA and NEPA documentation. Crawford & Bowen prepared all of the required technical studies and CEQA/NEPA documents. • Tulare C ounty – Mine Expansion EIR. This project involved the expansion of Deer Creek Mine. Crawford & Bowen prepared the EIR.
• Water/Was tewater Projects – CEQA/NEPA. Crawford & Bowen have prepared CEQA, NEPA and related technical studies for various water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Central Valley. These include wastewater treatment plant expansions, water treatment projects, and water storage projects. We have worked with the following jurisdictions on these projects: Huron, Firebaugh, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Biola Community Services District, Keyes Community Services District, and Groveland Community Services District.
Pilot travel center site
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5 • Madera Unified School District -
New Elementary School MND. Crawford &
Bowen prepared a mitigated negative
declaration and associated technical studies
for a new K -6 school adjacent to the City of
Madera. Technical studies include an
agricultural conversion study, biological
study, traffic study and infrastructure
analysis.
• City of Porterville - Waste Transfer MND. Crawford & Bowen prepared a mitigated negative declaration for expansion of the City's waste transfer facility. Analysis included impacts to traffic, air quality and noise to surrounding neighborhoods. • City of P
orterville - Newc omb Commercial Development MND . This mitigated negative declaration was prepared for small commercial establishment including a drive-thru restaurant.
• City
of Porterville - Basin MND. Crawford & Bowen prepared a mitigated negative declaration for construct ion and operation of a new ponding basin, including a pipeline under SR65.
• City of L indsay - Village MND. Crawford & Bowen prepared a mitigated negative declaration for an affordable multi-family housing complex taking advantage of a 35% housing density bonus allocated by the State.
• City o f Reedley – Climate Action Plan. Crawford & Bowen is currently assisting the City of Reedley with preparation of a Climate Action Plan. • City of Reedley – Cricket Hollow Boat Launch
CEQA/NEPA. This project involved the
replacement of an existing boat launch and
improvements to the City park facility near
Reedley Beach. The focus of the CEQA
document wa s biological analysis and will
require permits from various federal and state
agencies.
• Activ
e Transportation Plans – CEQA. We
prepared CEQA documentation for local Active
Transportation Plans for the City of Clovis, Madera County Transportation Commission, and Fresno COG.
• Lo
wer Tule River Irrigation District – Lake Success Expansion CEQA. Crawford & Bowen is currently assisting the Lower Tule River Irrigation District and the Army Corps of Engineers with CEQA documentation and processing associated with expansion of Lake Success. The project is intended to increase storage capacity of the lake by 10 feet. The Army Corps is taking the NEPA lead.
MUSD new school site
Reedley boat launch
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6 Overview of Services
Crawford & Bowen believe in an environmental compliance strategy that is both economically and environmentally sound. Our comprehensive approach to project analysis is based on integration of strategic planning, early identification of issues, constant communication and creative problem solving. Our representative services include:
CEQA NEPA
Categorical/Statutory Exemptions Categorical Exclusions Initial Studies Environmental Assessments
Negative / Mitigated Negative Declarations
Environmental Impact Reports
Finding of No Significant Impacts
Environmental Impact Statements
OTHER SERVICES
Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Farmland Conversion Studies Caltrans Environmental Processing Public Hearings / Presentations Representative Project Types
Residential Development Colleges / Universities
New K-12 Schools Bridge Replacements
Policy Documents (General Plans, etc.)
Commercial Developments
Infrastructure Projects
Specific Plans
Industrial Developments
WWTP Expansions
Road Projects Water Projects
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7 Key Personnel and Experience
Travis L. Crawford, AICP, Principal Environmental Planner Mr. Crawford is a tested environmental planner
who specializes in obtaining environmental
compliance for residential/commercial
development projects, policy documents,
college/school districts, Caltrans projects, and many
other types of projects. He has particular expertise
and experience in working on controversial projects
and is adept at public presentations and hearings.
Mr. Crawford brings a keen legal eye and is a
trusted resource to cities, counties, school districts
and developers throughout the Central Valley. His
diverse project experience has involved him in most every type of project spanning up and down the State of California. He has worked with dozens of lead agencies and jurisdictions providing sound environmental compliance strategies.
Emily Bowen, LEED AP, Principal Environmental Planner
Ms. Bowen is an experienced environmental
planner who assists Lead Agencies and developers
in attaining environmental compliance pursuant to
CEQA and NEPA. She has worked with several
cities and counties throughout the California Central
Valley, along with many Federal Lead Agencies,
including the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of
Energy. She has extensive knowledge in preparing
documents for a multitude of project types,
including industrial processing plants, dairies and
other animal confinement facilities, solar energy generation facilities, and water transfers and related infrastructure between special districts. She enjoys people and is a natural at building relationships within local public agencies as well as state regulatory agencies.
Education
• San Diego State University, B.A., English
• University of San Diego, Graduate
Paralegal Certificate – Environmental Law
Certifications / Memberships
• American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP), No. 025073
• Assoc
. of Environmental Planners (AEP)
• American Planning Assoc. (APA)
Education
• CSU, Fresno, B.S., Biology
• UC Davis, Graduate Certificate – Green
Building and Sustainable Design
Certifications / Memberships
• LEED Accredited Professional, New
Construction, U.S. Green Building Council
• Air Quality Mgmt. Certificate, SJVAPCD
• Certified Green Building Professional
• Assoc. of Environmental Planners (AEP)
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8 Mr. Crawford’s Representative Project Experience
In addition to the recent projects listed herein under “Firm Experience,” below is a partial list of other projects Mr. Crawford has done:
COU
NTY OF TULARE – MOUNTAIN ROAD 319 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT,
CEQA/NEPA.* Project Manager / Primary Author. T his award winning project included the replacement of a structurally deficient bridge in the mountains east of Three Rivers. The project also included the installation of a temporary low water crossing so that local residents could maintain access. Mr. Crawford served as project manager and primary author. The project required a mitigated negative declaration pursuant to CEQA and a Categorical Exclusion with Technical Studies pursuant to NEPA (Caltrans). The CEQA document was adopted by Tulare County and the NEPA document was approved by Caltrans.
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NTY OF TULARE – PAPICH CONSTRUCTION ASPHALT BATCH PROJECT, EIR Project Manager / Principal Planner. This project involved the permanent establishment of an asphalt batch along with the expansion of operations to process 8,000 tons of material per day.
Environmental issues included the increase of traffic generation along with loss of agricultural resources.
COL
LEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS – SOUTH PARKING LOT, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author. The project included demolition of residential structures expanding a full block and construction of a parking lot adjacent to the campus. Environmental issues included traffic and removal of heritage trees.
COL
LEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS – NURSING/HEALTH CENTER, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author. This project involved construction of a new building to accommodate nursing and health classes. The two -story facility was constructed at the site of an old book store on campus.
KE
RN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – MASTER PLAN, EIR* Project Manager / Primary Author. KCCD’s Master Plan included new development and other improvements at the District’s colleges: Bakersfield College, Porterville College, Cerro Coso College, and the Delano Center. Mr. Crawford prepared the EIR and present ed the document to the Board of Trustees.
HA
RTNELL COLLEGE – MASTER PLAN, EIR* Project Manager / Primary Author . Hartnell College’s Master Plan included construction of new classrooms, laboratories, parking areas and other improvements. Mr. Crawford prepared the EIR, coordinated/reviewed technical studies associated with the EIR, and presented the project to the Board of Trustees.
HA
RTNELL COLLEGE – NEW PARKING STRUCTURE, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author. Mr. Crawford prepared a Mitigat ed Negative Declaration for the construction and operation of a new parking structure located on the campus in Salinas, CA. Issues analyzed included traffic and noise impacts to surrounding areas.
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9 CSU CHICO – TAYLOR HALL II REPLACEMENT BUILDING, MND * Project Manager / Primary Author . The project included the demolition and replacement of the Taylor Hall building on the CSU Chico campus. The structure included a hand painted mural by a local artist and was considered a locally significant piece of art. As a result of extensive public involvement, the University decided to commission the original artist to repaint the mural.
CSU CHICO – NEW PARKING STRUCTURE, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author. This project involved construction and operation of a new par king structure adjacent to the main campus and near downtown Chico. Issues analyzed included traffic, aesthetics, biological resources and noise.
CSU BAKERSFIELD – BASEBALL FIELD EXPANSION, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author. This project involved an expansion of the existing stadium and installation of stadium lights for night-time games. The main issue analyzed involved aesthetics (light/glare).
WES
T HILLS COLLEGE DISTRICT – FIREBAUGH CAMPUS EXPANSION, MND* Project Manager / Primary Author . This proj ect involved the expansion of the existing campus in Firebaugh to accommodate existing and projected student population growth.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY EXPANSION, MND.
Project Manager / Principal Planner. This project included an expansion of the existing transfer facility to receive and transfer up to 150 tons per day of recyclables, compostable materials and municipal solid waste. Project issues included traffic generation and air quality impacts.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – NEWC OMB COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, MND. Project Manager / Principal Planner. The Initial Study detailed environmental impacts resulting from the construction and operation of a 2,418 sf drive through restaurant, along with future development of two adjacent parcels. Project issues included air quality and traffic generation.
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TY OF FRESNO – WE STLAKE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, EIR.* Project Manager / Primary Author. Large development project that included 2,500 residential units, 295,000 sq. ft. of commercial, and a 55-acre man -made lake in west Fresno. Mr. Crawford was the primary author, strategist, and project manager for the project’s environmental impact report. Key issues included water supply, traffic, air quality and noise. The EIR was certified by the Fresno City Council.
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NTY OF FRESNO – FRIANT RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, EIR.* Project Manager / Primary Author. Substantial residential development project that included 2,600 age -restricted units, commercial development, and trails/open space in the foothills near the community of Friant.
Mr. Crawford served as project manager for the project’s environmental impact report. Key issues included impacts to biological resources, water supply, traffic, air quality and cultural resources. The EIR was certified by the Fresno Board of Supervisors.
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NTY OF SHASTA – KNIGHTON & CHURN CREEK RETAIL CENTER, EIR.* Project Manager / Primary Author. 92-acre commercial retail center at the intersection of Knighton Road and Interstate 5 in Shasta County. The project incl uded over 700,000 sq. ft. of retail, dining, ATTACHMENT 2--Page 10
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TY OF MERCED – MERCE D VISION 2030 GENERAL PLAN, EIR.* Project Manager / Primary Author. This project involved the comprehensive update to the City’s General Plan. Mr.
Crawford assisted in drafting the EIR and Final EIR and attended and presented the EIR to the Planning Commission and City Council. Issues were centered on impacts from traffic, noise, air quality and land use compatibility. The EIR was certified by the Merced City Council.
Other Project Experience
GRE
ENFIELD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT – MCKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MND* GREENFIELD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT – NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL, MND* ARVIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MND* MENDOTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #4, MND CITY OF SELMA – GENERAL PLAN, EIR*
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE –WWTP EXPANSION, CEQA/NEPA.*
CITY OF TULARE – SOUTH “I” INDUSTRIAL PARK SPECIFIC PLAN, EIR.* CITY OF FRESNO – THREE MILLION GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK, MND.* CITY OF PORTERVILLE – JAYE STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, MND.* CITY OF PORTERVILLE – PLANO STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, MND* COUNTY OF TULARE – VARIOUS BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS, CEQA/NEPA* COUNTY OF MADERA – YOSEMITE SPRINGS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CEQA/NEPA* COUNTY OF MADERA – ROAD 425B BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, CEQA/NEPA* CITY OF HANFORD – DOWNTOWN EAST PRECISE PLAN, EIR*
FRESNO COG – GOLDEN STATE CORRIDOR PROJECT, MND*
CITY OF SANGER – WWTP EXPANSION, EIR*
CITY OF REEDLEY – RIVERBOTTOM DEVELOPMENT, MND*
CITY OF REEDLEY – REEDLEY FAMILY APARTMENTS, EIR*
*While employed at Quad Knopf, Inc.
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11 Ms. Bowen’s Representative Project Experience
In addition to the recent projects listed herein under “Firm Experience,” below is a partial list of other projects Ms. Bowen has done:
COUNTY OF KINGS – CID SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY PROJECT, MND ** Project Manager / Primary Author. This project included the construction and operation of a 20 MW solar energy generation facility on over 80 acres of fallow farmland. Key environmental issues included potential impacts to sensitive biological species and farmland conversion.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – CLASS I BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN TRAIL, MND. Project Manager / Principal Planner. This project included an MND describing phase three of a multi- phase trail system along the Tule River along with the completion of a PES form to satisfy the Caltrans environmental review process . The trail includes solar lighting fixtures, bridges, retaining walls and trail signage. Project issues include constructing within the creek bed of the Tule River.
KING
S CANYON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY OF REEDLEY/U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – NEW TRANSIT CENTER, EIR/EIS.** Project Manager / Primary Author. Project included the construction and operation of a 40-acre school bus transit facility, in addition to the relocation of the City of Reedley Public Works department. Key issues included Greenhouse Gas Emissions, traffic, and cultural resources.
COU
NTY OF TULARE – DEER CREEK ROCK SMARA PERMIT AMENDMENT PROJECT, EIR. Project Manager / Principal Planner. The EIR described potential environmental impacts resulting from the expansion of the mining facility to 950,000 tons per year including the increase in truck haul trips to 375 round trips per day. Environmental issues included the increase in traffic generation along with air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – DRAINAGE RESERVOIR 18, MND. Project Manager / Principal Planner. This project included the construction and operation of a storm drain basin in northern part of the City of Porterville, including the installation of pipeline and other associated appurtenances.
COU
NTY OF TULARE- TULARE SOLAR CENTER, EIR.** Project Manager / Primary Author.
This EIR covered the potential impacts resulting from the largest solar energy generation facility in Tulare County. The Project site extended over 1,144 acres of farmland and has the potential to generate 80 MW of energy. Key issu es included farmland conversion, biological resources and land use.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – OHV PARK ENHANCEMENT, MND.** Project Manager / Primary Author. The Project included the acquisition of approximately 40 acres of property for the construction and operation of a storm water runoff retention facility and associated storm drainage pipeline and appurtenances. Also included was the enhancement of the existing Off- Highway Vehicle Park which included installing landscaping, irrigation systems, an entry kiosk and the replacement of fencing. The MND was adopted by the City of Porterville.
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12 CITY OF VISALIA – ST. JOHNS PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, MND.** Project Manager / Primary Author. The Project involved the 15-acre recreational development along the St. Johns River. Improvements included a nature area, interpretive displays, paths, trail head parking, pavilions, picnic area and restoration of native plants and meadow area, as well as improvements at existing Harrel Grove location which will include a sma ll turf play area adjacent to the existing playground, additional plantings, entry area and signage, and organized planting and planters in the street right of way. The improvements were part of a planned 7.5 mile linear park on the south side of the St. John’s River. Portions of the Project were in both the City and Tulare County. The MND was adopted by the City of Visalia.
CITY OF PORTERVILLE – ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES.** Project Manager / Primary Author. This Project included support services to the City, including the review of documents and submittals from other agencies and consultants, and providing comments from Staff’s perspective. Responsibilities also included preparation of ordinances, reports, an d environmental documents as an extension of City Staff. Project challenges include coordination with multiple department agents and applicants.
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NTY OF TULARE – ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES. ** Project Manager / Primary Author. Responsibilities included the review of applications for parcel maps and special use permits, in addition to the associated environmental documentation and Staff Reports.
GOLD
EN HILLS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT – WASTE RECYCLING AND PICK-UP PROJECT, MND.** Project Manager / Primary Author. The project included evaluation potential environmental impacts resulting from the construction of a waste drop - off facility in addition to doubling waste hauler truck trips for a period of five years. The Golden Hills Community Services District adopted the MND.
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TY OF PORTERVILLE – VALLEY ELDERBERRY LONGHORN BEETLE
MONITORING.** Project Manager / Primary Author. The Orange Avenue Neighborhood Project, a redevelopment project in the City of Porterville, resulted in encroachment on an established channel. It was necessary to remove of a number of blue elderberry shrubs, which is the sole habitat for the federally endangered valley elderberry longhorn beetle. The Project included monitoring and reporting for the conservation easement formed as a result of this Orange Avenue Project, per a biological opinion issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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TY OF MENDOTA – CLEANTECH AMERICA CALRENEW-1 SOLAR PLANT.** Project Manager / Primary Author . This project included reviewing and providing com ments for an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in support of one of the first utility -scale solar energy generation facilities in the Central Valley of California.
CA
RUTHERS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT – WELL AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, CEQA/NEPA.** Project Manager / Primary Author. The project included the preparation of an Initial Study in support of a Mitigated Negative Declaration along with a Federal Cross-Cutter form for the construction and operation of a new well and associated water treatment facility, as the Department of Water Resources was the primary funding agency. The MND was adopted by the Caruthers Community Services District and the Cross- Cutter form was approved by the Department of Water Resources.
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13 TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT/BUREAU OF RECLAMATION – PLUM BASIN, CEQA/NEPA.** Project Manager / Primary Author. This project consisted of the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declar ation and Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact for construction and operation of a 154-acre water recharge basin Project challenges included cultural resources and biological impacts; however, both documents were adopted and the Project was constructed.
TRANQUILLITY IRRIGATION DISTRICT – DOMESTIC WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS, MND.** Project Manager / Primary Author. Due to the EPA -issued new arsenic Maximum Contaminant Levels in drinking water, Tranquility Irrigation District was required to construct water treatment facilities on existing wells in their domestic water system.
The MND was adopted by Tranquility Irrigation District.
DELANO-EARLIMART IRRIGATION DISTRICT – TURNIPSEED GROUNDWATER BANK PHASE 2, MND.** Project Manager / Primary Author. This project converted 80-acres of groundwater recharge facilities into a groundwater bank by installing production wells to recover the recharged water. The above-ground water storage capacity was also increased by building up the levees of the groundwater recharge facilities. The MND was adopted by the Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District.
Other Project Experience
IVANHOE IRRIGATION DISTRICT – 68.9 MAIN LATERAL BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION CITY OF KINGSBURG – SACRAMENTO CONTAINER BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION CITY OF PORTERVILLE – IMMODO 12 SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY, MND** CITY OF PORTERVILLE – MURRY PARK EXPANSION, MND**
CITY OF REEDLEY – SPORTS PARK WATER TANK PROJECT, MND** CITY OF REEDLEY – PARLIER AVENUE WATER TANK PROJECT, EIR** KAWEAH DELTA WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT – PACKWOOD CREEK IMPROVEMENTS, MND/FONSI**
TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT – NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, MND** LEWIS CREEK WATER DISTRICT – WATER TRANSFER, MND/FONSI** PORTERVILLE IRRIGATION DISTRICT – ASSIGNMENT OF 1,000 ACRE -FEET OF PORTERVILLE IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT FRIANT DIVISION CLASS 1 WATER TO HILLS VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, MND/FONSI** CORCORAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT – SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY PROJECT, MND** CONSOLIDATED IRRIGATION DI STRICT – SOUTH AND HIGHLAND BASIN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, MND**
NORTH KERN WATER STORAGE DISTRICT – RECOVERY AND TRANSPORTATION OF BANKED WATER, MND**
LOWER TULE RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT – TULE RIVER INTERTIE PROJECT, MND/FONSI**
FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT – ENTERPRISE CANAL AT BIG DRY CREEK, MND** RIVERDALE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT – WELL NO. 6, MND/FONSI** COUNTY OF TULARE – NEW FIRE STATION PROJECT, MND**
COUNTY OF TULARE – CAL SP IV SOLAR FACILITY PROJET, EIR** COUNTY OF TULARE – VARIOUS SOLAR PROJECTS, MND**
COUNTY OF TULARE – BLANCO DAIRY, EIR**
** While employed at Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group or Quad Knopf, Inc.
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