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Collier County, Earth Tech Environmental, Environmental Services, GIS, Listed Species, Projects, Restoration, Vegetation Monitoring, Water Levels, Wetland Ecosystems, Wetlands, Wildlife, Wildlife Monitoring

Collier County Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Plan

Earth Tech Environmental has been busy in the field working on the Collier County Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Plan (CCCWIP), a massive, collaborative effort to redirect and restore the historical flow of water to Naples and Rookery Bay.…

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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,…

Collier County, Earth Tech Environmental, Education, Information, Wildlife

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…

Collier County, Earth Tech Environmental, Education, Environmental Services, Listed Species, Wildlife, Wildlife Monitoring

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…

Collier County, Earth Tech Environmental, Environmental Services, Gopher Tortoise, Wildlife

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…

Aquaponics, Environmental Services, Nursery, Planting

Aquaponics

ETE enjoyed having Campbell Peck as an intern this summer. For his summer project, he designed and built an aquaponics system in our in-house nursery. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. In…

Collier County, Earth Tech Environmental, Education, Listed Species, Wetland Ecosystems

Florida Master Naturalist Program

Earth Tech Environmental staff is always looking to expand its knowledge base and credentials. Some of our Ecologists recently took part in the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP)- a UF/IFAS program designed to increase understanding…

Earth Tech, Information, Nursery, Planting, Restoration

Ecosystem Value of Butterflies

ETE is focusing on producing butterfly friendly plants in our native nursery. Why you may ask? Not only are butterflies beautiful, they are tremendously important to our ecosystem! Ecosystem Value Butterflies are indicators of a…

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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

Earth Tech Environmental is pleased to offer Phase I Environmental Site Assessments! What is this and why would I need it, you may ask? When property (commercial, industrial or agricultural) ownership changes hands, a certain level of…