This project involved a 30 acre tract proposed for the development of a 160 lot subdivision in Lincoln City, Oregon. The site is located near the Oregon Coast on a hillside adjacent to Devils Lake.
The west boundary of the property is in common with the lake and contained marsh and other wetland types. Areas uphill from the lake were primarily an alder, spruce, and Douglas-fir woodland. ETC investigated the site and provided the services stated below. This project is still in the development process.
Services provided:
- Wetland delineation
- Evaluation of upland, riparian, and aquatic habitats
- Inventory of plant and animal species
- Survey for rare, threatened, and endangered species
- Analysis of physical, biological, and social impacts of proposed development.
This site was a 4.0 acre lot that was considered for the development of a sales and service center for heavy construction equipment in Sherwood, Oregon.
The site was generally composed of an old field community, sloping toward a low, flat, scrub-shrub and emergent wetland area in the corner of the property. ETC was hired to perform a wetland delineation and prepare an environmental quality certification report as required by the City of Sherwood.
Services provided:
- Delineation of onsite wetlands
- Traffic noise level study
- Evaluation of air quality impacts
- Environmental compliance certification
This project involved two adjacent parcels in Government Camp, Oregon, having a combined area of 66.4 acres. The development of a large condominium complex has been proposed.
The site is located in the Cascade range. It is located adjacent to the north side of the Mount Hood National Forest and the east side of the Multorpor Fen, a large forested wetland preserve managed by the Nature Conservancy. The site was an old-growth conifer forest at the base of Multorpor Mountain, with drainages meandering through the site leading into the Multorpor Fen, and containing a mosaic of wetland and upland areas. The project site is still in the development process.
Services provided:
- Delineation of wetlands and stream corridors
- Threatened and endangered plant survey
- Phase I environmental site assessment
- Site remediation plan
- Site cleanup project management
- Agency coordination and reporting
This project site was developed into 81+ lot subdivisions from an 18.63 acre parcel in Oregon City, Oregon. The site was generally an old field upland community that slopes toward Caufield Creek. A low area containing a remnant stream channel, emergent wetlands, and springs feed into Caufield Creek located along the north property line.
etc was hired by the developer to perform environmental services required by governmental agencies in order to proceed with the proposed activities (See Homeowner Perspectives).
Services provided:
- Delineation of onsite wetlands
- Phase I environmental site assessment
- Water resources impact analysis
- Wetland mitigation design
- Section 404 permitting
- Mitigation project management
- Stream and riparian restoration
The subject property on 8.16 acres of land was being considered for residential development in Gresham, Oregon. The site is located at the north end of SE Williams Drive.
ETC was hired to investigate the area and determine whether any wetlands were present. A small un-named tributary of Kelly Creek flows across the southwest corner of the property. The subject property slopes down to the southwest toward the creek. Approximately .969 acre of wetland was determined for the site. Residential houses were developed with a small greenbelt area to enjoy. One of the main reasons homeowners bought in this location was because of the greenbelt space.
Services provided:
- Phase I environmental site assessment
- Media sampling plan
- Coordination of voluntary cleanup plan
Haven Estates was developed into 54 lot subdivisions from a 16.1 acre parcel in Portland, Oregon.
The site is located on the north face of Mt. Scott, in an old second growth with mixed hardwood and conifer forest. It generally had very steep slopes, with three intermittent streams traversing the property. ETC inspected the site and provided the services listed below.
Services provided:
- Delineation of onsite wetlands
- Phase I environmental site assessment
- Site characterization for leaking ust site
- Site remediation plan and project management
- Contract administration
- Agency coordination and reporting