Fresno County Solar Project Comprehensive Environmental Assessments and Management Planning

FCS conducted comprehensive environmental assessments and management planning for a renewable energy company to support the construction of a 300-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar project in Fresno County, California. The project spans approximately 2,446.46 acres and involves the installation of 686,880 solar modules, a 300 MW battery storage system, and two prefabricated structures for maintenance and control services. FCS conducted a general biological assessment and habitat assessment of the project site and adjacent lands, and oversaw the implementation of surveys for rare plants, San Joaquin kit fox, Swainson’s hawk, and burrowing owl. The team also peer reviewed a jurisdictional delineation report to evaluate existing aquatic resources on the project site. Following the completion of the surveys, FCS Biologists prepared a Biological Resources Technical Report and an Integrated Pest Management Plan. Through FCS’s comprehensive approach and expertise in conducting biological assessments and environmental management, valuable insights and recommendations were provided to support the successful implementation of the renewable energy project.  

The project team from FCS was led by Senior Project Manager Angela Wolfe and Principal Biologist Dr. Michael W. Tuma, with significant contributions from Biologists Kelly Evans and Hannah Carney.