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Beedy Environmental Consulting
EDWARD C. (Ted) BEEDY
Nevada City, California 95959
phone: 530-***-**** fax: 530-***-****
email: ******@*******.***
SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
More than 30 years of experience as a consulting wildlife biologist, with particular
expertise in avian ecology, threatened and endangered species, environmental
compliance, wildlife habitat assessments, data analysis, biological resources impact
analyses and mitigation planning, and forest and watershed management. Has served
as Project Manager, Project Director (or Principal-in-Charge) for more than 200 large
and controversial projects concerning impacts on threatened, endangered, and other
special-status animals in California and other western states.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Zoology, University of California, Davis, 1982.
M.A. Zoology, University of California, Davis, 1975.
B.S. Zoology, University of California, Davis, 1972.
EXPERIENCE (1978 2006)
Beedy Environmental Consulting. Since May 2006, I have provided consulting
services for the following clients: ICF/Jones & Stokes, EDAW, TAIC, SAIC, PAR,
Audubon California, Susan Sanders Biological Consulting, and many private clients.
Jones & Stokes, 2600 V Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. Associate Principal and Senior
Wildlife Biologist (1985 2006).
Representative projects include:
Placer County Natural Resources Report (Phase I Area). Project Director for the
biological inventory and land-use mapping components of the Placer County Habitat
Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP). This
program included the development of conservation strategies for the protection of
covered species and natural communities in rapidly developing areas of western
Placer County. This effort was habitat -based, and the Natural Resources Report
provided essential background information for identifying important natural habitats
for covered species as part of the HCP/NCCP. This report combined the knowledge
gained from the Geographic Information System analysis and field work. It includes
detailed information on the status, extent, and distribution of all the major habitats in
western Placer County s 42 watersheds.
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Lake Isabella. Principal-in-Charge for 10-year study of the effects of periodic
inundation on the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher and its riparian habitat
at Lake Isabella, Kern County. Under contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps), managed studies of plant physiology, flycatcher nesting habitat, and
breeding biology. Assisted the Corps in deve loping mitigation strategies to reduce
the impacts of long-term operation of Lake Isabella on the flycatcher. Prepared an
Environmental Assessment and a Biological Assessment for the acquisition of 1,100
acres of habitat to be protected and enhanced for t he southwestern willow flycatcher
and other Neotropical migrant birds.
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Principal-in-Charge for an analysis of the San
Joaquin River floodplain within the West Bear Creek Unit of the San Luis National
Wildlife Refuge, Merced County. Goals of this study were to determine the
feasibility of de-authorizing up to 10 miles of project levees to restore the river s
historical floodplain within the existing federal and adjacent state lands adjacent to
the river. Major issues were the beneficial effects on wetlands, waterfowl, and
riparian habitats and possible impacts on Highway 165 and other infrastructure near
the refuge, as well as the potential effects of flooding and sedimentation on vernal
pools and special-status species.
Mono Lake. Project Manager for a wildlife impact evaluation for the Mono Lake
Water Rights Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the California State Water
Resources Control Board. Primary species and issues analyzed included effects of
water diversio n and reduced lake level on water birds, including gulls, grebes,
phalaropes, snowy plovers, migratory ducks, and riparian-associated wildlife.
Designed and conducted intensive wildlife surveys of Mono Lake s tributary streams
and lakeshore wetlands. Prepared detailed technical appendices regarding California
gulls, riparian and lakeshore wildlife, and special-status species in Mono Basin,
California. Assisted with sample design and managed subcontractor studies,
including radiotelemetry of coyotes, wildlife inventories of Paoha Island, and field
and laboratory studies of the foraging behavior and energetics of red-necked
phalaropes.
Central Valley Project Improvement Act. Conducted analyses of the impacts of
specific water supply alternatives on waterfo wl, shorebirds, and other water birds for
the Central Valley Project Improvement Act programmatic Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). Evaluated water supplies and use and habitat management at all
Central Valley wildlife refuges and at large, private wetlands throughout the valley
(e.g., Butte Sink, Grasslands, Yolo Bypass).
Yolo Basin Wildlife Area. Co-founder of the Yolo Basin Working Group, an ad-hoc
group organized to restore and enhance wetland wildlife habitat in and near the Yolo
Bypass, Yolo County, California. Conducted studies of raptors, waterfowl, riparian
wildlife, and special-status species, and managed technical studies of flood control,
soils, and hydrology. Awarded a Congressional Commendation by U.S.
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Representative Vic Fazio and a St ate Assembly Resolution by Assemblyman Tom
Hannigan for volunteer and professional involvement in this project.
Tricolored Blackbird Status and Distribution Report. Under contract to the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Game,
conducted a detailed review of the historical and current status of tricolored
blackbirds throughout their range. Made a systematic review of all published
information available on this species and contacted more than 100 ornithologists in
California and Oregon for additional unpublished observations of breeding colonies.
Prepared a detailed report documenting all available breeding records and describing
long-range population trends and habitat requirements of this unique species, and
made management recommendations for preserving this species and its habitat.
Ongoing efforts include participation with the Tricolored Blackbird Working Group,
a coalition of private and public entities working to develop a collaborative
conservation strategy to protect this declining species.
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Prepared the wildlife analysis for the
project EIS, which focused on waterfowl, riparian wildlife habitat, pesticide use, and
landowner/special-status species conflicts. Conducted field studies and prepared a
biological assessment addressing potential use of this proposed refuge by special-
status species. This EIS was voted the Outstanding Environmental Analysis
Document of 1992 by the Association of Environmental Professionals.
Kesterson Program. Conducted wildlife and vegetation surveys at Kesterson
National Wildlife Refuge in Merced County and prepared the wildlife chapter of the
Kesterson Program EIS, which involved substantial coordination with the U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation, USFWS, and the Corps. Prepared the Biological Assessment
for the Kesterson program in consultation with USFWS. This required field surveys
for the San Joaquin kit fox, Fresno kangaroo rat, giant garter snake, western snowy
plover, western yellow-billed cuckoo, and tricolored blackbird. Conducted
monitoring studies of aquatic invertebrates and tricolored blackbirds for Reclamation.
Bird Airstrike Hazard Studies. Considerable experience evaluating the potential
for Bird Airstrike Hazards (BASH) at restored wetlands near airports. Managed a
3-year study of bird use of existing habitats near Beale Air Force Base in Yuba
County, and evaluated BASH potential near the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport and
smaller airports in Yolo and Sacramento counties, extensive experience with
Migratory Bird Treaty Act compliance for these and many other projects.
Highway 101 Natural Environment Study. Managed the wildlife portion of a four-
year study for a proposed California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) project
to construct a bypass around the City of Willits, Mendocino County. This project
involved surveys for special-status birds, including northern spotted owls, marbled
murrelets, and nesting raptors, as well as fur-bearing mammals, deer, and tule elk.
The results of these surveys were compiled into a Natural Environment Study and a
Biological Assessment.
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California Gnatcatcher and Cactus Wren Surveys of Irvine Ranch. Designed
and managed an intensive three-year study of California gnatcatchers and cact us
wrens on the Irvine Ranch, Orange County, California. Supervised 15 field
ornithologists who conducted surveys in 25,000 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat.
Prepared database of all bird observations, including mapped locations, general and
specific habitats, and degree of habitat fragmentation. Compiled lists of other
special-status species such as bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, Bell s
sage sparrows, and rufous-crowned sparrows. Managed detailed vegetation mapping
of the entire property and prepared GIS database of vegetation and wildlife sightings.
Gas and Oil Development. Managed more than 20 projects in oil fields of western
Kern County for many clients, including Chevron USA, Shell Western Exploration
and Production, Texaco USA, Unocal, Phillips Petroleum, Whittier Oil, Mobil Oil,
and Valley Waste Disposal. Projects included systematic inventories of 150 miles of
ephemeral drainages for special-status plants and wildlife; surveys of oil and gas
pipelines; and siting of production facilities, such as cogeneration plants. Managed
and monitored cleanup and remediation of recent and historical oil spills and prepared
detailed reports on these operations. Conducted numerous surveys of natural gas
pipelines and pumping plants in Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo Counties for Capitol
Oil and Gas, Vern Jones Oil, Texaco USA, Delta Gas Gathering, and AA Production.
Biological Resources Inventory of the Kern River Parkway. Conducted wildlife
and botanical resource surveys at the Kern River Parkway in Bakersfield to provide
the city with information necessary to refine a concept plan for open space and
recreational development. Performed or supervised field surveys for 11 special-status
wildlife species and 15 rare plant taxa. Wildlife spec ies surveyed included the San
Joaquin kit fox, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, Tipton kangaroo rat, short -nosed
kangaroo rat, San Joaquin pocket mouse, Swainson s hawk, yellow-billed cuckoo,
and blunt-nosed leopard lizard.
Chula Vista Bayfront. Designed and managed a two-year study of water bird use of
the Chula Vista Bayfront in San Diego County. Project involved bimonthly censuses
of water birds at 15 sample stations and evaluation of key habitat areas. Also
conducted specific surveys for the federally endangered least tern. Other special-
status species at this site included the California least tern, light -footed clapper rail,
and Belding s savannah sparrow. Summarized the survey results in a report that
addressed potential project impacts and recommended mitigation measures.
Independent Consulting.
Natural Resources Assessments for Nevada County. Under contract to the Sierra
Business Council in Truckee, CA, served as the Scientific Coordinator for county-
wide resources assessment projects for Nevada County. Lead author of the final
Natural Resources Report for Nevada County that was completed in July 2002. The
goals of these projects were to provide a scientific analyses of the distribution and
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characteristics of counties 100 watersheds, native habitats, and plant and animal
species. Obtained biological and physical resource information for each watershed
from published sources and electronic databases that are maintained by a variety of
universities and local, state and federal agencies. Directed teams of local botanists
and wildlife biologists who performed surveys in each watershed to field-verify the
accuracy of the GIS-based maps and databases (1999-2002).
Tuolumne River Biological Surveys. Surveyed the lower Tuolumne River and
Clavey River drainages for threatened, endangered, and special-status species for the
Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Districts. Also conducted studies of riparian
vegetation and bird and mammal surveys for analysis of potential impacts resulting
from potential new dams and other infrastructure on these rivers (1982-1984).
Wildlife Habitat Relationships Research. Conducted extensive literature reviews
and compiled information on status, distribution, life histories, and habitat
relationships for 209 species of birds of the western Sierra Nevada for the U.S. Forest
Service. Conducted extensive literature reviews and compiled information on the
status, distribution, and life histories of sea birds, marsh birds, waterfowl, and upland
game birds in California. Performed technical editing of species accounts and habitat
matrices for birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians for the California Department
of Fish and Game (1978-1980).
TEACHING AND LECTURING
University of California, Davis and California State University, Sacramento.
Visiting Assistant Professor and Lecturer for upper-division courses in
ornithology, vertebrate biology, general ecology, and quantitative ecological field
survey methods (1980-1985). Continue to lecture frequently at UCD, CSUS, and
other universities by invitation. Currently delivers many lectures each year at
scientific meetings and symposia, as well as for local schools, citizens groups, and
conservation organizations.
AUTHOR/NATURALIST
Author. Coauthored Discovering Sierra Birds, a co lor-illustrated guide
describing the natural history of 190 species of birds inhabiting the western Sierra
Nevada, supported by the David and Lucille Packard Foundation and published in
1985 by the Yosemite and Sequoia Natural History Associations. Currently under
contract to the Yosemite Association to co-author a new book, Birds of the Sierra
Nevada, in collaboration with Ed Pandolfino and illustrated by well-known bird
artist Keith Hansen. This revised and expanded book will include detailed
accounts of 275 species, along with color illustrations of every species.
Denali National Park, Alaska. Naturalist. Responsibilities included lecturing,
park interpretation, bus driving, and conducting tundra-wildlife tours (1971-
1972).
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Field Trip Leader. Leads many local field trips (e.g., Sierra Nevada and Central
Valley) for various groups including the Nevada County Land Trust, Sierra
Foothills Audubon Society, Central Valley Bird Club, Yosemite Association, as
well as local schools.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Ornithologists Union, Western Field Ornithologists, The Wildlife
Society, Cooper Ornithological Society
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Beedy, E. C. 2008. Harlequin Duck. (Histrionicus histrionicus), in California Bird
Species of Special Concern: A ranked assessment of species, subspecies, and distinct
populations of birds of immediate conservation concern in California (D. S. Shuford
and T. Gardali, eds). Studies of Western Birds 1. Western Field Ornithologists,
Camarillo, California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento.
Beedy, E. C. 2008. Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor), in California Bird Species of
Special Concern: A ranked assessment of species, subspecies, and distinct populations
of birds of immediate conservation concern in California (D. S. Shuford and T.
Gardali, eds). Studies of Western Birds 1. Western Field Ornithologists, Camarillo,
California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento.
Beedy, E. C. and B. E. Deuel. 2008. Redhead ( Aythya americana), in California Bird
Species of Special Concern: A ranked assessment of species, subspecies, and distinct
populations of birds of immediate conservation concern in California (D. S. Shuford
and T. Gardali, eds). Studies of Western Birds 1. Western Field Ornithologists,
Camarillo, California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento.
Beedy, E. C. 1995. Opinion: Ten ways to fix the Endangered Species Act. Endangered
Species Update 12(6):12-14.
Beedy, E. C. 1993. A checklist of the birds of Yolo County. Yolo Audubon Society.
Davis, CA.
Beedy, E. C. 1989. Habitat suitability index model: Tricolored blackbird ( Agelaius
tricolor). U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (report by
Jones & Stokes Associates). 17 pp.
Beedy, E. C. 1981. Bird communities and forest structure in the Sierra Nevada of
California. Condor 83:97-105.
Beedy, E. C. 1979. Fire exclusion and birds in Yosemite. Yosemite Natural History
Association Member s Bulletin 47:1-6.
Beedy, E. C. 1975. Avifaunal complexity and forest structure in the Sierra Nevada of
California. M.A. thesis, University of California, Davis. 100 pp.
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Beedy, E. C. and P. Brussard. 2002. Nevada County natural resources report: a scientific
assessment of watersheds and ecosystems. Prepared for Nevada County Planning
Department, Nevada City, CA. 476 pp.
Beedy, E. C. and W. J. Hamilton III. 1999. Tricolored Blackbird. No. 423, Birds of
North America. Philadelphia Academy of Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.
Beedy, E. C., and W. J. Hamilton III. 1997. Tricolored blackbird status update and
management guidelines. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of
Fish and Game.
Beedy, E. C., V. K. Getz, and D. A. Airola. 1992. Status of the San Joaquin kit fox in the
urban Kern River Parkway, Bakersfield, California. In D. Williams (ed.), Proceedings
of the symposium on endangered and sensitive species of the San Joaquin Valley,
December 10-11, 1987, Bakersfield, CA. California Energy Commission,
Sacramento, CA.
Beedy, E. C., and A. Hayworth. 1992. Tricolored blackbird nesting failures in the
Central Valley of California: general trends or isolated phenomena? In D. Williams
(ed.), Proceedings of the symposium on endangered and sensitive species of the San
Joaquin Valley, December 10-11, 1987, Bakersfield, CA. California Energy
Commission, Sacramento, CA.
Beedy, E. C., and S. L. Granholm. 1985. Discovering Sierra birds. Yosemite and
Sequoia Natural History Associations. Yosemite, CA. 229 p.
Beedy, E. C., S. D. Sanders, and D. Bloom. 1991. Breeding status, distribution, and
habitat associations of the tricolored blackbird (Agelaius tricolor), 1859-1989. U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service. 110 pp.
Estep, J. A., and E. C. Beedy. 1989. Mitigatio n strategies for preserving Swainson s
hawks in the Central Valley. Association of Environmental Professionals, Statewide
News. Fall 1989:4-5.
Hejl, S. J., and E. C. Beedy. 1986. A problem for wildlife-habitat relationships
programs: temporal variations in bird abundance. Pp. 241-244 in Wildlife 2000:
modeling habitat relationships of terrestrial vertebrates. The University of Wisconsin
Press. Madison, WI.
Hunter, J. C., J. C. Sterling, W. P. Widdowson, E. C. Beedy, D. Stralberg, and N. Nur.
2003. The abundance and distribution of non-native woody species in Sacramento
Valley riparian zones. Proceedings of the California Invasive Plant Council
Symposium 7:39-45.
Verner, J., E. C. Beedy, S. L. Granholm, L. V. Ritter, and E. F. Toth. 1980. Birds. Pp.
75-319 in Verner and Boss (tech. coords.), California wildlife and their habitats:
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western Sierra Nevada. U.S. Forest Service (Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-37). Berkeley,
CA.
Zeiner, D. C., W. F. Laudenslayer, K. E. Mayer, and M. White (eds.) 1990. California s
Wildlife. Volume II: Birds. November. California Department of Fish and Game.
Sacramento, CA. (Authored 20 species accounts.)
TECHNICAL EDITOR/REVIEWER
Endangered Birds in Riparian Ecosystems, published as a volume of Western Birds
18:(1):1-96.
Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society, 1992, Volume 28.
California Wildlife Habitat Relationships Program, published by the California
Department of Fish and Game, 1990. Edited 30 species accounts for birds, reptiles,
and amphibians.
Marin County Breeding Bird Atlas, published by Point Reyes Bird Observatory.
Technical reviewer for many articles published in Condor, Colonial Waterbirds, Journal
of Wildlife Management, and Western Birds.
REFERENCES
Mr. Andrew Cassano
President
Nevada City Engineering
505 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Mr. Loren Clark
Principal Planner
Placer County Planning Department
11414 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Mr. Mike Rushton
Principal
Jones & Stokes
2600 V Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
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Mr. Mitchell Stewart
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District
1325 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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