Terrence Adelsbach Email & Phone Number

Utah, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Folsom, California, United States

Oroville, Ca

2729 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 220, Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670

Contributed to numerous environmental and conservation initiatives. Engaged in continuous professional and team developmentto deepen knowledge base, inspire team members, and accomplish company mission. Collected and analyzeddata, prepared detailed reports of findings, and completed plan proposals communicating recommendations and action plans for submission. Maintained accurate, factual documentation and ensured compliance with standards, regulations, and guidelines.Key Contributions:• Successfully completed second draft of the Yuba Sutter Conservation Plan (YSRCP), a section 10(a)(1)(b) habitat conservation plan (HCP) encompassing 15 species and 10 land cover types. Supporting issuance of a 2081 incidental take permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the YSRCP is a 50-year permit to conserve sensitive species, natural land cover types, and on-going agricultural practices in 480,000-acre project area. Compiled detailed impact assessment, strategic conservation plan, and functional framework for monitoring and adaptive management.• Spearheaded interview team for Tuolumne County Biological Resources on-call RFP and ensured selection of appropriate talent and skillsets. Michael Baker International was successfully awarded the contract.• Attained certification as independent California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) certified trainer in four modules; vernal pool (individual and systems), depressional, and riverine.• Provided continuous guidance on Corps’ revised vernal pool mitigation and monitoring regulations.

Rocklin, Ca

Senior leader responsible for communicating and collaborating with clients, agency staff, and public to invoke organizational mission, vision, and values in innovative, captivating way. Performed effective negotiations with wide variety of stakeholders to successfully and strategically integrate conservation mission. Engaged open-mindedness and critical thinking skills in consideration of alternative perspectives and development of relational methodologies.Key Contributions:• Successfully developed LIDAR-based habitat and impact assessment for northern hardpan vernal pools in Sacramento County, utilized to analyze impacts and direct and indirect functions. Resulted in significant advancement over standard agency 250’ buffer and indirect impact assessment. • Authored biological assessment for large-scale proposed development project that received draft biological opinion by leveraging cutting-edge impact assessment methodology.• Collaborated with CDFW staff members to effectively utilize benthic macroinvertebrate indices, index of biologic integrity, and CRAM, to effectively assess habitat condition and development impacts, and other disturbance in regional urban streams.• Implemented newly developed methodology in continued evolution of South Sacramento HCP.• Lead author for Biological Resources section and interview co-lead with Company Principal for South Sacramento Connector Project; ECORP was selected for the project.

Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office

Supervised staff as Acting Branch Chief. Led, guided, and managed workload delegation and individual projects as needed. Conducted employee evaluations, provided constructive feedback on work products, and formulated and oversaw implementation of staff development action plans. Developed influential connections, performed complex negotiations, and served as key resource on numerous project teams to advance conservation efforts.Key Contributions:• Routinely coordinated with Service and other agency staff, including Army Corps of Engineers (CORPS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and CDFW to enhance natural resource conservation objectives and comply with Section 7 and other regulatory processes, including Clean Water Act (CWA) 404 Permit Program, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and other relevant regulations.• Served as Lead Biologist for South Sacramento County and Placer County HCP’s, including playing a key role in complex negotiations with Plan applicants and stakeholders. • Effectively collaborated with CORPS, EPA, and CDFW staff to design streamlined permit strategy to ensure adherence toCWA, NEPA, CEQA, and CESA, and other state statutes and to be implemented concurrently with approved Habitat Conservation Plans.• Appointed as technical representative CRAM Vernal Pool Module Development Team, Interagency Mitigation and Monitoring Guideline Development Team, Vernal Pool Forum Interagency Workgroup, and California Wetland Monitoring Workgroup.• Initiated development of LIDAR-based habitat and impact assessment for northern hardpan vernal pools in Sacramento County, used to investigate impacts and direct/indirect functions, a notable improvement over standard agency 250’ buffer and indirect impact assessment.

Sacramento Fish And Wildlife Office

Performed daily operating activities in compliance with authorities, regulations and procedures regarding Department of Interior trust resources to protect native fish and wildlife from environmental contaminants and hazards.Key Contributions:• Provided technical assistance on contaminant hazards to agency staff in Endangered Species, the National Wildlife Refuge System, Fisheries, and Law Enforcement divisions.• Served as technical biological field expert for federal, state, and local government agencies, private individuals, conservation organizations, and other stakeholders involved in addressing environmental contaminant issues related to fish and wildlife.Assisted in comprehensive management, regulatory, and policy development process.• Independently strategized, designed, and executed field studies to evaluate impacts on trust resources and support effective resource management, water quality management, and environmental protection. Collected data at individual and population levels and at local, regional, and landscape scales, to include factors such as individual health, reproductive success, population status, habitat requirements and distribution, and other factors related to ecological investigations.• Performed and oversaw all aspects of data acquisition, interpretation, and management, including conducting statistical analyses, developing evidence-based written reports, peer reviewing publications, delivering written and oral presentations, and generating briefing statements on assigned environmental contaminant issues.

Sacrammento Fish And Wildlife Office

• Member of interagency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordination team. Responsible for FEMA section 7 consultations, developing a programmatic biological opinion for FEMA projects, and a large scale FEMA Ecosystem Conservation Program. • Independently conducted ecological investigations of proposed land and water development projects to determine potential effects on the distribution and abundance of special status species. • Involved in developing and conducting field studies and conducting literature reviews to obtain data on fish, wildlife, and their habitats. These data, along with other information, were used to prepare objective reports on investigations, with recommendations for resource protection and enhancement measures. • Independently performed data analysis in considering and evaluating the effects of development proposals on fish and wildlife species, native habitats, and the overall environment. • Maintained close working relationship with other Federal, State and local agencies. • Developed and maintained effective written and oral communication skills required to prepare technical correspondence and biological opinions, and negotiate with agency personnel and the public.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Wildlife And Fisheries Biology

Master’S Degree, Conservation Biology, 3.875

Phd Candidate, Ecology

High School Diploma, General Education, 4.35

Master'S Degree, Ecology