Ecological Surveys

Plant and tree surveys provide quantitative and qualitative data to meet requirements of regulatory agencies and town and village ordinances throughout the Midwest. Our staff biologists inspect a site and identify individual species as well as plant communities, depending upon the regulatory requirements. Cardno JFNew then provides a report documenting data collected and the findings.

Aquatic surveys provide information on organisms present in an aquatic system and data on the overall health of the ecosystem. Cardno JFNew collects and interprets data for fisheries and microinvertebrates and aquatic plants in rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. In addition, we can provide management recommendations for restoring and maintaining a healthy, sustainable fishery and aquatic system.

Rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys are a critical part of complying with the Endangered Species Act. Cardno JFNew conducts endangered species surveys. We have botanists and biologists on staff who perform surveys for plants, reptiles, mussels, birds, fish, insects, bats, and other species.

Waterbody surveys combine data collected through the most advanced technologies with GIS mapping to understand a watershed's current condition. This process is an integral part of identifying potential solutions to improve a lake or stream's water quality, habitat, and function.