Biological Studies, Wetland Delineation and
404/401 Permitting Assistance,
California State University, Channel Islands

Rincon’s biological team has been involved in several studies to identify and develop appropriate resource protection programs at the CSUCI campus. Preliminary studies identified the location of endangered and threatened plants. All wetlands within the 640-acre campus were delineated using the USACE methodology. After these areas were identified, Rincon worked closely with the appropriate resource protection agencies to develop mitigation programs and to secure necessary 404/401 permits to allow development of planned improvements to the campus. Rincon also developed and is currently monitoring the restoration and wetland creation programs.

Programmatic Jurisdictional Drainage Permitting,
California Desert Conservation Area
Southern California Gas Company, Transmission

Rincon aided Southern California Gas Company (SCG) to receive regional permits under USACE Section 404, RWQCB Section 401 and CDFG Section 1600 to cover all Right-of-Way grading activities along SCG pipelines within the California Desert Conservation Area. Work involved extensive coordination with CDFG, USACE, and RWQCB. This program level approach has resulted in significant cost and time savings for SCG compared to receiving project by project approvals. Rincon has also implemented the requirements of these permits (e.g. listed species monitoring, BMP usage, staff training) and documented them.