Wind & Solar Development Support Services for the Rocky Mountain & Plains Region
Grouse Mountain provides full‑spectrum consulting services to support wind and solar energy projects across Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and the broader Mountain/Plains states. From early‑stage site evaluation and regulatory pre‑planning through post‑construction monitoring and compliance, our multi‑discipline team ensures your renewable energy project moves forward efficiently and stays compliant with key regulations.
Why Choose Grouse Mountain for Wind & Solar Projects?
Integrated, one‑stop support
Wildlife, water, cultural, reclamation, GIS & permitting teams under one roof.
Local/regional expertise
Based in Buffalo WY (and Santa Fe NM) with multi‑state experience.
Scalable services
We tailor support for early‑stage siting or full post‑construction monitoring.
Regulatory‑savvy team
Familiar with ESA, MBTA, CWA, NEPA, BLM, USFWS, state agencies.
Commitment to timelines & cost
Efficient team structure, field‑ready staff, rapid mobilization, streamlined coordination.
Wildlife Monitoring & Regulatory Compliance
- Surveys and compliance under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Land‑based Wind Energy Guidelines.
- Tier 1/Tier 2 site evaluations, Tier 3‑pre‑development and Tier 4 post‑construction monitoring (avian point counts, bat acoustic surveys, sage‑ and sharp‑tailed grouse leks, eagle/raptor nest monitoring).
- Incidental take permits, habitat conservation plans, and coordination with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and state wildlife agencies.
Hydrology & Water Resources Support
- Watershed assessments, stream stability/sediment evaluation, hydrologic modelling for wind/solar site development.
- Wetland delineation, Clean Water Act (CWA) consults, and pre‑development drainage management.
Reclamation & Land‑Disturbance Planning
- Custom seed‑mix development, soil stabilization, erosion/sediment BMPs, and tailored site reclamation plans for renewable energy developments.
Stormwater & Sediment Control
- Development and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), erosion‑control design, NOI/NOT submission, and post‑construction inspection support.
Cultural Resources & GIS/UAS Services
- Class I/II/III cultural inventories, NEPA/Section 106 support for federal nexus projects, aerial UAS inspections and GIS mapping to support site layout, RLZ analysis, infrastructure planning.
NEPA & Federal Compliance
- Lead or support preparation of Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), public comment coordination, cooperating‑agency engagement for wind and solar projects on federal or tribal land.
