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Pinole Creek Steelhead Habitat Mapping,Contra Costa County. As part of a coordinated effort with the East Bay Municipal Utility District(EBMUD),Pacific Biology mapped fisheries habitat on an approximately three-mile stretch of Pinole Creek from Interstate 80 east to the boundary with EBMUD land. Patterson Ranch Specific Plan EIR,Alameda County. The 400-acre project site is located in the City of Fremont. Prepared the biological resources section of the EIR and conducted the associated biological surveys,including protocol surveys for California red-legged frog and burrowing owl. Worked closely with the City of Fremont in developing mitigation measures that achieved the goals of the project while protecting sensitive biological resources within an open space area. Responses were prepared to all public and agency comments and the MR was approved in 2010. Ross Reservoir/Tank 10 and Tank 7 Biological Habitat Evaluation Reports,Mann County. Pacific Biology prepared the biological habitat evaluation reports for the Ross Reservoir,Tank 10,and Tank 7 project sites (currently referred to as the Ross Reservoir Tank Site and the Five Corners Tank Site). At the time of the preparation of the reports,both projects were in the preliminary design phase and specific project details were not available. Therefore, the focus of the reports was to identify and characterize onsite and surrounding habitats, to assess the potential of these habitats to support special-status plant and wildlife species,and to identify any wetlands,riparian areas,or other sensitive habitats present. Additionally,the types of impacts that could occur to sensitive biological resources were evaluated and future considerations, actions, and feasible avoidance and minimization measures were identified. Pacific Biology also oversaw focused rare plant surveys on both sites. Devils Gulch Water Quality Improvement Project,Mann County. On behalf of the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), Pacific Biology prepared the biological habitat evaluation report and the biological resources section of the Initial Study. Devils Gulch is known to support coho salmon and steelhead, and California red-legged frog,foothill yellow-legged frog,and western pond turtle also have potential to occur. Appropriate avoidance measures were developed to protect these species during construction activities. Pacific Biology also oversaw focused rare plant surveys. Lifemark Master Land Use Plan, San Mateo County. Prepared a Biological Resources Constraints and Opportunities Evaluation for use in development of the Lifemark Master Land Use Plan. The evaluation was conducted to identify portions of the 505-acre Sky Lawn property that contain or could contain sensitive biological resources. The identification of these areas during the preliminary planning stages allowed biologically sensitive areas to be avoided or otherwise considered in development plans,as well as to identify areas that focused biological surveys would be required. Key biological issues included potential habitat for federally-listed wildlife species(i.e.,California red-legged frog,San Francisco garter snake,bay checkerspot butterfly),native grasslands,and jurisdictional wetlands. The analysis included conducting a series of field surveys,including focused rare plant surveys and habitat/plant community mapping. All collected data was compiled in a QS database. The findings of the analysis were used in designing an environmentally sensitive land use plan. The report served as the basis of the biological resources section of the Initial Study prepared by San Mateo County. Helios Energy Research Facility and Computational Research Facility EIRs,Alameda County. Both project sites are located on the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory campus. Prepared the biological resources sections of both documents and responded to public comments. Key issues included potential impacts to the federally-listed Alameda whipsnake and to jurisdictional wetlands. Oakland Central Estuary Waterfront Specific Plan Project,Alameda County. The project includes the preparation of a Specific Plan for the 428-acre Central Estuary waterfront area and the preparation of the MR. Prepared the Biological Evaluation Report that describes the biological resources present, identifies areas containing sensitive biological resources that should be considered in development of the Specific Plan,and identifies anticipated biological permit requirements. Pacific Biology will also assist in the preparation of portions of the Specific Plan related to biological resources,and will prepare the biological resources section of the EIR. *Additional project profiles available upon request.