No thanks to Hurricane Harvey, our usual classroom location(s) will not be available for the classroom portion of the upcoming delineation class. We have found something very close by though. The classroom portion will be held at: Read More >
Whitenton Group, Inc. (WGI) is seeking to hire a Natural Resource Scientist/Field Lead in the San Marcos, Texas office. This person will assist with a variety of projects in the southern US on private and government-owned lands. WGI is looking to fill this position in the immediate future. Read More >
Whitenton Group is a proud sponsor for the 2016 Society of Wetland Scientists annual meeting in Corpus Christi this week. Come join the meeting for some education, updates, and fun. Read More >
Whitenton Group is a proud sponsor of the annual Society of Wetland Scientists meeting in Corpus Christi, May 31 through June 4, 2016. http://swsannualmeeting.org/ Check out our Facebook page for other news. https://www.facebook.com/WhitentonGroup/ Read More >
Whitenton Group is trained and approved by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Open Trench Wildlife Removal. The BLM training occurred in Artesia, New Mexico. Read More >
Whitenton Group attended training for the Lesser Prairie Chicken Range-wide Conservation Plan with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The training occurred in Garden City, Kansas on July 8 and 9, 2014. The Technical Service Provider certification will allow Whitenton Group to assist with mitigation efforts for the Lesser Prairie Chicken. You can read more at the WAFWA website. http//www.wafwa.org/ Read More >
Public Comment Period Extended for WOUS Proposed Rule Read More >
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an enhanced version of “How’s My Waterway,” an app and website to help people find information on the condition of thousands of lakes, rivers and streams across the United States from their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. Read More >
Thank you to Equistar Chemical and RPS Group for invloving Whitenton Group, Inc. in the project! Read More >
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands: Agriculture’s Exemptions and Exclusions from Clean Water Act Expanded by Proposal Release Date: 03/25/2014 Contact Information: Julia Q. Ortiz, ortiz.julia@epa.gov, 202-564-1931 Read More >
Release Date: 04/03/2014 Contact Information: Julia Q. Ortiz, ortiz.julia@epa.gov, 202-564-1931 Read More >
Advances in drilling technology are expected to help North Dakota hit the 1 million barrel per day mark at some point this year. But it’s Texas that still holds the leadership position in terms of oil production. Don’t mess with Texas. Read More >
In spite of catastrophic loss of life and property that wildfires bring, scientists acknowledge that they play a vital role in a wild ecosystem. And so, the debate over how to best deal with wildfire continues to rage; stoked by the aftermaths of large disasters such as the Rim Fire that burned for weeks and destroyed hundreds of square miles in and around Yosemite National Park. Read More >
When It Rains, It Pours: The Climate Link Between Extreme Precipitation and Drought Read More >
By ELWOOD BREHMER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Published: 2013.11.14 12:04 PM A group of state agencies is evaluating what it would mean for the state to manage wetlands permitting for development projects. Read More >
Kyle Danish, Stephen Fotis, Avi Zevin October 23, 2013 Read More >
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $300,942 against 21 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Read More >
California law to regulate fracking signed by governor Read More >
The Permian Basin in west Texas and southeastern New Mexico plays a critical role in the oil and gas industry. Because of it’s geographic location, population, and challenges to keep up with a growing economy, a shortage of services and housing exists in the Permian Basin. We understand the challenges of traveling long distances for projects and the shortage of environmental consulting options in west Texas and east New Mexico. Read More >
Wetlands are part of the foundation of our nation's water resources and are vital to the health of waterways and communities that are downstream. Wetlands feed downstream waters, trap floodwaters, recharge groundwater supplies, remove pollution, and provide fish and wildlife habitat. Wetlands are also economic drivers because of their key role in fishing, hunting, agriculture and recreation. Read More >
AUSTIN - With temperatures around the state hitting the 90’s and 100’s, Texans everywhere are looking for a way to keep cool. Read More >
WGI continues to be a leader providing consultation, surveying and permitting assistance for Biological Assessments, Essential Fish Habitat Assessments, and Cultural Resource Assessments for Greenhouse Gas PSD Permits. We have provided/are providing technical and permitting assistance for more than 20 projects in Texas and New Mexico. To date, WGI has completed or assisted with 5 projects that have received draft permits from the EPA. Read More >
A recent pipeline repair project required a Section 10 permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers. Mitigation was required for the proposed impacts. Oyster cultch (rock) was placed in the bay to provide substrate for oyster spat attachment/recruitment. Read More >
Whitenton Group is very pleased to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary. We would like to invite all of you that have been a part of our success over the last 10 years to come enjoy the San Marcos River for an afternoon and an evening of eating/drinking/lounging/whatever. Read More >