Wind & Solar

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.

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 use surveys, bat acoustics, greater sage-grouse and sharp-tailed grouse lek surveys, prey assessments, 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.