Wildlife Resource Services for the Rocky Mountain & Great Plains Region.
Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants delivers comprehensive wildlife resource management services for all projects throughout Wyoming, New Mexico, and the broader Rocky Mountain/Great Plains regions. From pre‑planning through post‑development monitoring, our team of wildlife biologists and ecologists offers full‑spectrum services to ensure regulatory compliance and protect sensitive species.
Regulatory knowledge
Deep knowledge of ESA, Eagle Act, MBTA plus state-level wildlife statutes ensures regulatory compliance.
Regionally rooted
Our team brings boots-on-the-ground familiarity with Rocky Mountain and Great Plains wildlife.
Integrated approach
Multidiscipline capability (wildlife → GIS → reclamation → permitting) means less coordination burden for you.
Responsive & efficient
Tailored services to match your project scale. Saving time and reducing risk while staying cost-effective.
Full-cycle support
From survey design to longterm monitoring. We stay engaged until your project is complete.
Regulatory Compliance & Permitting
- Project‑specific compliance under ESA, MBTA, Eagle Act, and regional habitat policies
- Support for wind & solar developers, oil & gas operators, mining firms, and infrastructure clients
- Permit preparation: Bird & Bat Conservation Strategies (BBCS), Eagle Conservation Plans (ECP), Eagle Nest Take Permit, depredation and non‑purposeful take permitting
Wildlife Surveys & Monitoring
- Threatened, endangered, and special‑status species assessments
- Avian point counts and mortality monitoring
- Eagle/raptor nest surveys and winter roost monitoring
- Bat acoustic surveys
- Lek inventories for prairie grouse (Greater Sage-grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, and Lesser Prairie-chicken)
- Prairie dog colony mapping
- Amphibian, reptile, and small mammal sampling
- Big game habitat assessments
Specialized Ecological Services
- GIS‑based habitat analyses
- Greater Sage‑grouse Core Area Density and Disturbance Calculation Tool (DDCT) analyses, noise monitoring, habitat assessment framework studies
- Artificial nest/roost structure installation
- Habitat restoration design and implementation
- Design and execution of presence/absence surveys for listed avian species (e.g., Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Mexican Spotted Owl, Lesser Prairie-chicken)
Agency & Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordination with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), state wildlife agencies, Tribal partners, and federal land‑management agencies
- Federal and state consultation assistance
