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Federally Listed
Species Surveys

Huse Biological Consulting offers comprehensive biological assessments to evaluate the potential presence of, and impacts on, federally listed species within project areas. These assessments include field surveys, habitat evaluations, and species-specific surveys that meet U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protocols. By identifying sensitive species and their habitats early in the planning process, Huse Biological Consulting helps clients design projects that avoid or minimize impacts, reducing the likelihood of delays or enforcement actions.

Reptiles

  • Mojave desert tortoise

  • Mexican gartersnake

​Amphibians

  • Chiricahua leopard frog

  • Sonoran tiger salamander

​Mammals

  • jaguar

  • Mexican long-nosed bat

  • ocelot

  • Sonoran pronghorn

  • New Mexico meadow jumping mouse

Plants

  • Arizona hedgehog cactus

  • Huachuca water umbel​

​Birds

  • southwestern willow flycatcher

  • yellow-billed cuckoo

  • Mexican spotted owl

  • bald and golden eagles

  • California least tern

  • northern Aplomado falcon

  • Yuma Ridgeway’s rail

  • Mexican spotted owl​

Fish

  • bonytail

  • razorback sucker

  • humpback chub

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We specialize in preparing detailed documentation required for Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, including Section 7 Biological Assessments and Section 10 Habitat Conservation Plans. These documents support both formal and informal consultations with federal agencies, ensuring that projects receive timely approvals while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Huse Biological Consulting’s team has extensive experience interpreting federal guidelines and translating them into practical compliance strategies that align with project objectives.


In addition to permitting support, Huse Biological Consulting provides on-the-ground construction monitoring and environmental compliance oversight for activities occurring within the habitats of federally protected species. Biologists monitor work sites to ensure avoidance measures, such as exclusion fencing, species relocation, or timing restrictions, are properly implemented. This field presence helps maintain compliance with permit conditions and provides real-time solutions to unexpected issues that may arise during construction.


Huse Biological Consulting also develops mitigation and restoration plans to offset unavoidable impacts to federally listed species and critical habitats. These plans may include habitat enhancement, creation of conservation easements, or long-term monitoring programs to verify mitigation success. By combining regulatory expertise with ecological restoration experience, Huse Biological Consulting helps clients meet federal obligations while supporting long-term species recovery goals.

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