TESTIMONIALS "As the Planner at Grand Teton National Park, I had occasion to work with Biota in their preparation of an environmental assessment for building improvements at Jenny Lake Lodge. Having had long experience in two land management agencies writing environmental documents, I am well prepared to observe the expertise of contractors such as Biota. Despite not having a formal task order to perform this work, I found the people I worked with at Biota to be ready, willing and able to perform the assessment in accordance with National Park Service procedural standards. They accepted instructions and suggestions, and executed them with full understanding and professionalism. Supporting environmental and engineering analyses performed by Biota, or by subcontractors to Biota, were thorough and meaningful to the decision process. All work, and the necessary communication that attended it, was performed in a timely fashion and at the level of quality I expected. It was a pleasure working with Biota, and I would gladly engage their services again for similar types of work." Bob Rossman, Planner National Park Service Natural Sounds Program "On behalf of the thousands of fishermen who enjoy fishing the Snake River Basin, I congratulate and thank you for your fine efforts in restoring these creeks. They are a lasting legacy of your dedication to an improved environment.” -William C. Newton, property owner “Mr. Campbell's extensive knowledge of the ecological requirements of the region, his energy, and his dedication have turned a valuable habitat into an invaluable model for conservation in Jackson Hole.” -Anne deBeixedon, property owner “You always met or exceeded my expectations in regard to time-lines, quality, accuracy, and thoroughness. Biota always did a great job of balancing the potentially competing interests of the need to do a quality and objective analysis to support a project's NEPA requirements with the desire of the project proponent (who was paying the bills) to simply get their project approved. I never felt that there was any undo favoritism or any sort of conflict of interest. The Biota staff that I worked with were always competent within their area and responded favorably to my requests/suggestions. The Biota staff have always been enthusiastic and pleasant to work with. While it is certainly possible to work with difficult people, it is a heck of a lot more enjoyable to work with the kind of staff that I have seen in Biota. I don't think that I would hesitate to use the services of Biota for any project that fell within the expertise of your staff. I should probably offer some constructive criticism, but to be honest I can't really think of any. If anything I hope that Biota continues to expand their work within the realm of larger scale NEPA analysis for government agencies. As you build your expertise in this arena there may be additional opportunities to work with you.” Have a good Thanksgiving. Dave