As part of the biological services, Endemic wrote and established a Natural Resource Protection Plan (NRPP) to identify and outline species protection measures with an implementation plan so that the project maintained compliance with all permits, licenses, agreements, and certifications (PLACs), as well as environmental laws and regulations. A Biological Resource Information Program (BRIP) was also prepared and utilized to educate personnel about regulated species and habitats, related laws and regulations, and species protection measures and protocols associated with the project.

Special species on the project included:

• Desert Tortoise

• Mohave Ground Squirrel

• Desert Kit Fox

• American Badger

• Swainson’s Hawk

• Nesting/Migratory Birds

• Nesting Raptors

• Joshua Tree