Fairy shrimp and tadpole shrimp – most of which are listed as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act – are found in vernal pools and ephemeral basins throughout many parts of California. These protected invertebrates live primarily in seasonal wetlands that fill with water during the winter
California voters passed Proposition 1, The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Bond Act of 2014 on November 4, 2014. Commonly known as “The Water Bond,” this authorizes $7.12 billion in general obligation bonds for state water supply infrastructure projects, such as public water system improvements, surface and groundwater storage,
June 18, 2015
HELIX Provides Environmental Consulting for the Folsom Oak Parkway Trail Undercrossing Project
The City of Folsom’s award winning, multi-use bike trail network is recognized as one of the City’s crown jewels and a major attractant for residents and visitors alike. A key component of the City’s bike trail vision is connecting various trail segments and maintaining/improving user safety across the network. Accordingly,
The King Fire burned over 97,000 acres in El Dorado County, California between September and October 2014, of which approximately 63,000 acres occur on Eldorado National Forest lands. To assist the U.S. Forest Service with their habitat restoration and emergency response efforts, five teams of HELIX biologists are currently conducting
June 2, 2015
Scripps Coastal Meander Trail Opens
A key section of the Scripps Coastal Meander Trail, part of the California Coastal Trail that will eventually run the entire length of our state, opened today with a pathway and boardwalk traversing a steep coastal terrace overlooking Scripps Pier. HELIX archaeologists performed cultural resources monitoring for this publicly-accessible trail