Post-Construction Experience

Shoener Environmental has been working on wind energy projects throughout the United

States since 2000.

We have been conducting post-construction bird and bat carcass monitoring and

environmental monitoring on wind farms since 2009.

Twin Ridges Wind Farm

Post-Construction Surveys - Carcass Monitoring

Bat Roost Assessments Bat Emergence Counts

Small-footed Bat Mitigation Site Monitoring

Pre-Construction Surveys - Timber Rattlesnake Allegheny Woodrat Small-footed Bat

Indiana Bat Rare Plants Wetlands

California Ridge Wind Energy

Post-Construction Surveys –Carcass Monitoring Wildlife Research

A Proven Track Record

Strategically located on the east coast, west coast, and in the Midwest to service national and international clients, Shoener works with wind energy developers, corporations, engineering firms, realtors, banks, school districts and community groups who need practical solutions to environmental projects. With

unique expertise in the evaluation, development and permitting of renewable energy projects, we contribute the skill and the

know-how to provide resolution to complex ecological systems management and technical wildlife questions.

Post-Construction

Bird and Bat Carcass Monitoring

Shoener Environmental offers a full range of services for post-construction monitoring, from daily wildlife carcass monitoring to

scientific analysis of cutting edge wildlife detectors and deterrents.

Shoener Environmental is also a full-service environmental consulting and

engineering company with experienced staff to assist energy clients in all aspects of project development,

including:

Locating suitable project sites

Performing the required ecological and environmental studies

Undertaking site design

Obtaining development permits

Conducting environmental monitoring during construction and post-construction

Assisting operations managers develop Conservation Plans (HCPs, BBCSs, etc.).

Post-Construction Services Include:

Bird and Bat Carcass Monitoring

Raptor Migration Studies

Bird Use Surveys

Bat Emergence Counts, Mist-netting

and Acoustic Surveys

Scientific Evaluations

Conservation Plans

Some of Our Other

Pre- and Post-Construction Services:

Utility Scale Wind and Solar Siting

Site Acquisition Environmental Due Diligence

Wetland Delineation and Mitigation

Ecological Studies

Noise Assessments

Shadow Flicker and Photo Simulations

Viewshed Analysis

Site Civil Design and Layout

NPDES and Waterways Permits

Spill Control Plans

Zoning and Land Development Permits

GeoSpatial Services

Construction Monitoring

Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM)

Laurel Hill Wind Farm

Post-Construction Services - Carcass Monitoring

Aerial Eagle Nest Surveys

Founded by Ed Shoener in 2000 following a distinctive career within the US EPA and PA Department of Environmental Protection, our company continues to build upon the foundation of our experienced team’s stellar

reputation. With Shoener on your team, you get partners who are trustworthy, reliable, and responsive, with a healthy respect for your

project and for your budget.

Shoener’s multidisciplinary, integrated team-based approach means we proactively help clients resolve scientific, land development and

regulatory issues.

Your Team

Ed Shoener, President

Other Post-Construction Team Members: Rob Shoener, PE, LEED AP; Director of Engineering George Parker, PE, PLS; Supervisory Engineer

Ryan Pohle; Regulatory GIS Specialist Jessica Noe; Wildlife Biologist

Michael David; Field Biologist and Statistician

Laurel Hill Wind Farm

Shoener team conducted aerial eagle nest surveys around the wind facility.

“Our team has an exemplary reputation with state and federal agencies. Years of experience utilizing Pennsylvania’s rigorous methodology have

given us an edge in project and budget management, search team efficiency, and assessment analysis. We have a proven and successful program that can be emulated anywhere in the country.” C. A. Geist.

Christine Geist, PWS, CE; Director of Ecological Services - Christine oversees a team that provides wetland and stream delineation and permitting services, threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species/rare community assessment services, pre– and post-construction monitoring, and wildlife impact assessment services. Her >17 years experience covers numerous large scale wind farm and utility projects, residential and industrial construction projects, and development projects for private residential owners and small businesses in PA, VA, MD, DC, NY, WV, and CA. Christine has specialized experience studying herpetofauna.

Brad Romano; Senior Wildlife Biologist and Field Office Manager - Brad is a professional wildlife biologist with specialized experience in ornithology and in a wide variety of field studies and methods. He has successfully conducted and managed species specific surveys, pre- and post-construction environmental monitoring, habitat evaluations, and environmental reviews. In addition, Brad has provided technical support, analysis, reports, and management solutions for projects with potential impacts to both state- and federally-listed species. This work has gained project permitting and addressed site-specific concerns for 14 wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects located throughout the United States.

Jason Tourscher, CE; Director of Site Assessment and Permitting - Jason’s professional experience includes environmental permitting, federal and state reviews (NEPA, SEQRA, etc.), T&E species surveys, post-construction mortality project management and site assessments throughout the northeastern United States. As a project manager for several large energy-related projects in Pennsylvania and New York, he has prepared environmental permits and represented clients’ interests with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. He is recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a qualified surveyor for Phase 1 bog turtle surveys in eastern New York.

Christine performing timber rattlesnake monitoring

Brad conducting wildlife survey

Jason assessing stream functions

Bear Creek Wind Farm

Post-Construction Surveys - Carcass Monitoring Raptor Use Surveys

We have worked directly on wind energy projects for many years. We have conducted post-construction bird and bat carcass monitoring within the

framework of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s rigorous monitoring program at 9 wind farms since 2009 and at 2 wind farms in the Midwest.

We have an Extensive Portfolio

Our experienced team also conducts site monitoring of mitigation structures created to replace wildlife (bat, rattlesnake, and woodrat) habitat.

We can also customize monitoring to meet your needs; such as for high-

voltage power lines or solar farms.

Other utility sites where monitoring may be required– utility lines and solar farms.

1. California Ridge Wind Energy Project, IL (Invenergy LLC - 2014) 2. Bishop Hill Wind Energy Project, IL (Invenergy LLC - 2014) 3. Twin Ridges Wind Farm, PA (Everpower Renewables - 2013/14) 4. Laurel Hill Wind Farm, PA (Duke Energy - 2013) 5. North Allegheny Wind Farm, PA (Duke Energy - 2010/11/12) 6. Chestnut Flats Wind Farm, PA (EDP Renewables - 2012/13) 7. Sandy Ridge Wind Farm, PA (Algonquin Energy - 2012/13) 8. Highland North Wind Farm, PA (Everpower Renewables - 2012/13) 9. Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm, PA (Infigen Asset Management - 2010/11) 10. Bear Creek Wind Farm, PA (Infigen Asset Management - 2010) 11. Highland Wind Farm (Everpower Renewables - 2009/10)

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