BLM Tasks GeomorphIS to Conduct Rare Plant Surveys in New Mexico

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico state office has tasked GeomorphIS and partner Elliott Environmental Consulting (EEC) to conduct clearance surveys for three USFWS endangered plant species in order to assess potential impacts to these species prior to a BLM land exchange with the State Land Office. This survey data will be used to inform Biological Assessments for each species during consultation with the USFWS and as part of the NEPA process. Surveys will take place on 2,310 acres of BLM land within the boundaries of the Roswell and Rio Puerco Field Offices, and the Las Cruces District Office (LCDO). Surveys will take place in 2017 during the peak blooming seasons of each relevant species.

US Forest Service, Pacific SW Region Awards GeomorphIS 5-Year BPA

The US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (R-5, California) has awarded GeomorphIS one of four Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to provide natural resources and professional services to the 18 National Forests within the region. The BPA was awarded against GeomorphIS’ GSA Professional Services Schedule contract (Special Item Number 899-1).

According to the Statement of Work, this “BPA shall provide scientific and professional services contributing to the vegetation management program, and other professional services used for land and resource management by the USDA Forest Service and other government entities. Work under the awarded BPAs may relate to the following typical subject areas. This list is not all inclusive: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Support; Data Collection and Analysis; Natural Resource Studies; Minerals and Geology; Water Resources; Air Quality and Smoke Management; Timber – Vegetation – Silviculture; Fuels Reduction and Treatments; Fisheries and Wildlife; Scenery Management; Landscape Analysis and Watershed Assessments; Recreation; Heritage Resource Surveys and Studies; Socio-Economic Studies;  Lands; Geographic Information System.”