What Environmental Studies Have Already Been Completed?
Avian surveys have been taking place on and around the site for the last eighteen (18) months. These include regular point count surveys every two (2) weeks, fall and spring migration surveys and raptor nesting surveys. A Nexrad radar study has been completed using the Nexrad radar database at Edwards Airforce Base to determine night-time avian migration for the five-year period January 2002 – December, 2006. Desert tortoise surveys were completed last spring (2006). General wildlife surveys have been completed on site in conjunction with the regular avian point count surveys. A cultural records search has been completed. Next steps are to complete plant surveys, bat surveys, supplement the Desert Tortoise survey completed last year for the Johnson Road access, continue with the second year of spring avian migration and raptor nesting surveys and conduct an on-site cultural survey.
