Central Marco Island Re-Grade
ETE is currently providing turbidity monitoring services for the Central Marco Island Re-Grade project located north of resident's beach. The project is being done for Collier County, alongside Earth Tech Enterprises (the contractor) and Humiston…
Species Spotlight: Florida Burrowing Owl
Love is in the air for Florida burrowing owls. Fittingly, these birds begin their breeding season in conjunction with Valentine's Day, typically falling between February 15th and July 10th. These unique little birds are only found in Florida,…
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…
Gopher Tortoise Relocations
ETE recently completed the gopher tortoise permitting and relocation in Lehigh Acres on November 16, 2018. A total of nine potentially occupied gopher tortoise burrows were identified within the development area of the property. Four gopher…
Bald Eagle Monitoring
Earth Tech Environmental ecologists recently completed a bald eagle monitoring project in Collier County. Due to a roofing construction project nearby, bald eagle monitoring was required 3 days/week to ensure the eagles were not disturbed during…
Native Preserve Planting
Earth Tech Environmental LLC. recently completed a native planting at Yahl Mulching and Recycling Inc. ETE installed a mix of 1200 plants in the wetland preserve. The installed plants included bald cypress, dahoon holly, red maple, wax myrtle,…
Mangrove Trimming
ETE recently completed a mangrove trimming job at The Landings at Bear’s Paw in Collier County. ETE has 2 professional mangrove trimmers (PMT) on staff to assist with mangrove questions.
Often a significant improvement in water view…
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…