We are excited to announce that we now have certified Imperiled Beach-Nesting Bird (IBNB) Permitted Monitors on staff! Four members of our environmental team, Dr. Jennifer Korn, CWB; Savannah Richman, CE; Greg Thomas, CE; and David Isley, have completed specialized training and certification with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), enabling us to offer IBNB monitoring services to our clients.

As of October 2024, project activities authorized through an FWC Incidental Take Permit require the oversight of an IBNB Permitted Monitor. These monitors are trained to identify and survey shorebird and seabird species, including American oystercatchers, snowy plovers, least terns, and black skimmers, which are considered imperiled in Florida. Our monitors are equipped to help avoid harm or disturbance to these species during project activities, ensuring compliance with FWC regulations.

Our team’s expertise in bird identification and avian survey techniques, combined with their experience monitoring active nests, allows us to provide valuable support to clients engaged in projects near sensitive beach-nesting bird habitats. With our newly acquired certification, Johnson Engineering is well-positioned to help you navigate the requirements of IBNB monitoring, ensuring both regulatory compliance and environmental protection.

We are excited to offer this expanded service and look forward to working with our clients on future projects. For more information on how we can assist on your projects, please contact our Director of Water Resources & Environmental Services, Laura Brady Herrero at [email protected].