Tag Archive for: gopher tortoise

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Bonita Springs Gopher Tortoise Relocation

ETE has recently excavated tortoises from a property in Bonita Springs. We excavated over 20 burrows on the property. It was the first time we've encountered green iguanas in tortoise burrows.
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Marco Island Gopher Tortoise Onsite Relocation

ETE has recently conducted an onsite relocation for a couple gopher tortoises on a single-family lot in Marco Island. Six (6) burrows were excavated, with four (4) gopher tortoises captured. In the case of an onsite relocation, the tortoises…
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Happy Earth Day!

It’s our favorite day of the year!! Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate environmental consciousness, sustainability, and stewardship. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, influencing people around the…
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Our Single Family Services Online Store is Live!

We at ETE are happy to announce that our Single Family Consulting Services can be easily ordered on our new online store! Going through our website is the easiest and most efficient way to receive the fastest turn around times for our services.…
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Collier County Resource Recovery Park Gopher Tortoise Relocation

ETE recently conducted a multi-day gopher tortoise excavation at the Collier County Resource Recovery Park, where 75 burrows were excavated and 10 individuals were collected and relocated to their new homes. Gopher Tortoise Agents Auston Germano…
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Staff Highlight – Gopher Tortoise Agent- Andrew McAuley

Andrew McAuley is an ETE ecologist that does a wide variety of fieldwork for Earth Tech Environmental, ranging from protected species surveys, water sampling, Phase I's, and wetland determinations. Now he can officially add another to the list. Andrew…
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Staff Highlight – Certified Environmental Scientist, Auston Germano

Auston Germano is one of Earth Tech Environmental’s ecologists who puts his boots in about everything, but specializes in gopher tortoises, preserve management, and vegetation monitoring.   Auston has recently attained a Certified…
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What Do Animals Do During a “Polar Vortex”?

It is an uncommon sight to see hats, scarves, and winter coats in semi-tropical South Florida. With near record-breaking low temperatures this past week, one may wonder, what do animals do to keep warm when in the throes of a frigid "polar…
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Gopher Tortoise Relocation

ETE recently assisted a single family homeowner on Cocohatchee Street with gopher tortoise permitting.  Two gopher tortoise burrows were identified on the property.  ETE helped the owner acquire a relocation permit from the Florida Fish…