Governor's Emergency Proclamation (SOE) Environmental Compliance
JBD Environmental Consulting provides comprehensive environmental compliance services for vegetation management and fuels reduction projects conducted under Governor Newsom's State of Emergency Proclamation (SOE) and associated Environmental Protection Plan (EPP). Our team helps public agencies, fire departments, Fire Safe Councils, utilities, and contractors complete critical wildfire mitigation projects while protecting California's sensitive biological resources and maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental requirements.
Our services include:
- Environmental Planning & Resource Mapping – Review regulatory databases, identify sensitive biological resources, and prepare GIS mapping and environmental constraint exhibits required for project planning and SOE applications.
- Biological Surveys – Conduct pre-treatment surveys for nesting birds, bats, rare plants, wetlands, riparian habitats, special-status species, and other sensitive resources. Delineate avoidance areas and establish protective buffers in accordance with the EPP.
- Environmental Compliance Monitoring – Provide qualified biologists to perform daily clearance surveys, monitor treatment operations, oversee implementation of avoidance and minimization measures, and ensure compliance with EPP requirements throughout vegetation management activities.
- Environmental Awareness Training – Deliver project-specific environmental training for field personnel covering sensitive resources, permit requirements, and environmental protection measures prior to the start of work.
- GIS & Mapping Services – Prepare high-quality mapping packages, treatment area exhibits, environmental constraint maps, acreage calculations, and supporting documentation for submittal to the California Natural Resources Agency and other regulatory agencies.
- Reporting & Documentation – Prepare biological survey reports, monitoring logs, compliance documentation, and final reports demonstrating adherence to project requirements and environmental protection measures.
JBD has successfully supported numerous wildfire resilience and fuels reduction projects throughout California, including preparing SOE application mapping packages and providing environmental compliance services for projects implemented under the Governor's Emergency Proclamation. Our experienced biologists and GIS specialists help clients streamline project approvals while ensuring sensitive natural resources are identified, protected, and managed throughout every phase of project implementation.
