5.6.3 Biological Resources
Transportation projects must comply with federal regulations governing the method and requirements for protecting and managing many biological resources. ENV - Natural Resource Management Section performs the following functions:
- Develops policy and guidance for following biological resource laws and regulations;
- Conducts/oversees habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys and other field studies;
- Consults with US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Services; and
- Coordinates projects with TPWD and other national resource agencies and conservation organizations.