Research, Ecological Investigations, and Workshops

Expert level with every task

The Wildlife Project was founded in 1990 by Jeff Alvarez, of Sacramento, CA. We are a small company, specializing in NEPA/CEQA environmental compliance, and technical field surveys. Specifically, we assist our clients with:

• mitigation development and monitoring;

• special-status species surveys and habitat evaluations;

• biological assessments;

• survey and monitoring technique development; and

• biological consultation.

Special-status Species

The Wildlife Project also conducts research related to special-status species natural history. Our team has a high level of expertise and skill in working with rare and endangered species in northern and central California. We are recognized for our scientific approach, strong drive to publish research results, and an innate interest in sharing what we learn.

In the Field and in the Boardroom

The Wildlife Project has teamed with dozens of highly reputable biologists and large consulting firms over the years. Our reputation is built on biological and regulatory knowledge, strong working relationships, respect for and from our clients and regulatory agencies, and top skills in the field.

We have worked throughout California and Nevada, and over portions of Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Belize, Central America.

The Wildlife Project is certified as a minority owned and small business enterprise by several federal, State and local agencies. These certifications may provide contracting benefits to our clients and project partners.

We've been in business for 39 years!

Our Services

Hands-on wildlife research, investigations, and engaging workshops.

Research

The Wildlife Project conducts research projects and investigations related to the natural history, conservation, and population dynamics of native and non-native wildlife species in California and Central America. We are currently working on several projects in California, which we hope will facilitate the creation and management of mitigation sites for central California amphibians and reptiles.

Our research monies are grant based, self-funded, client funded, or a combination of these. Our most recent grant, from the Contra Costa Fish and Wildlife Committee and the Mt View Sanitary District, is funding a study on the population structure of the western pond turtles in wastewater treatment ponds in Martinez, California. We anticipate expanding this project next year to include seasonal movement patterns of western pond turtles in natural and created habitats.

Site Management

The Wildlife Project has decades of experience working with stock ponds on projects that range from fish planting or removal (yes, we see the irony) to management of vegetation, silt removal, reconstruction, and general habitat assessment. We've worked with local resource conservation districts, the National Resources Conservation Service, private landowners, wineries, land trusts and others.

Pond management in areas where endangered or threatened species exist or may exist often include permitting and other regulatory constraints with which we are very familiar. The Wildlife Project is very familiar with these requirements and fully capable to assist you through these processes.

The Wildlife Project has been, and remains committed to training peer groups, the general public, and public and private organizations. We regularly offer workshops for large groups of biologists on survey techniques and natural history of native fauna. Smaller, customized workshops and training are also offered on request. We have created field training for the US Forest Service, regional Mosquito Abatement districts, federal and state resource agencies, and many consulting biologists. The trainings we provide are typically field-based, with an emphasis on handling and habitat associations.

Our federal and State permits allow us to handle special-status species and train other biologists toward certification. If you are looking for training opportunities to help meet federal or state permitting requirements, our workshops can meet those needs.

Workshops

Need Assistance?

Email is the best way to reach us: Jeff@thewildlifeproject.com