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Core Services
Natural Resource Assessment
- Natural resource inventory and habitat evaluation
- Wetland delineation
- Identification and assessment of vernal pools
- Surveys for NYS and federally-listed species such as bog turtles, mole salamanders and timber rattlesnakes
- Ecological impact analysis of proposed projects
GIS Mapping
- GIS mapping of water features, soils and geology, habitats, steep slopes, and other natural resources
Grant Writing & Communications
- Project design and research of funding sources
- Grant proposal development
- Grant administration and reporting
- Media relations, including press releases
- Design of educational outreach materials
Specialized Services
Mid-Hudson Ecological Services provides specialized services for special clients:
For Municipalities
- Wetland permit review
- Environmental ordinance design and review
- Creation of town-wide wetlands maps
- Open space mapping and strategic planning
- Preparation of SEQRA documents (EAFs, EISs)
For Planning Boards and CACs
- Peer review of applicants' ecological reports
- often covered by applicant's escrow
- Ecology training workshops customized for your town
- Mapping of natural resources
- Environmental policy development
- Grant writing
- Design of educational outreach materials
For Land Trusts
- Biodiversity assessments of preserves and easements, including rare species survey
- Monitoring of preserves and easements
- GIS mapping of natural features, including watercourses and wetlands
- Preparation of Conservation Action Plans for specific sites
- Assessment of the ecological value of potential easement sites
- Analysis of the environmental and community value of working farms and farmland
- Training for land trust staff on biodiversity assessment and the identification of threats to the ecological health of protected lands (e.g., invasive species)
For Private Land Buyers
- Pre-purchase land inspection to identify environmental constraints and opportutnities
- Mapping of natural features (wetlands, floodplains, soils, steep slopes)
- Field survey for wetlands, rare species habitat, etc.
- Analysis of town codes to evaluate building potential
- Ecologically sensitive site design assistance
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Mid-Hudson Ecological Services is uniquely positioned to assist Hudson Valley communities and organizations in meeting their environmental goals. (View of Shawangunk Ridge from Mohonk. Photo by E. Svenson.)
Surveying for spotted salamander eggs and larvae enables our staff to evaluate the quality of vernal pools. (Photo by M. Rubbo) 
Mid Hudson Ecological designed a brochure for the Fall Kill Watershed Committee including a large-scale map of the watershed.
Mid-Hudson Ecological Services helps communities protect water resources. (Photo by V. Svenson)
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