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🚨 BURROWING OWL LISTING ALERT 🚨 The California Fish and Game Commission approved a petition today to proceed with candidacy to list the burrowing owl as a threatened or endangered species in California under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Facts 🦉 Candidate species receive full protection while a final listing is pending. 🦉 Burrowing owl has the potential to occur throughout most of California, so any ongoing projects are likely to be affected. 🦉 Mitigation activities vary depending on the location and stage of your project. Next Steps ➡️ Consult our range map to determine whether the burrowing owl's range overlaps with your project site. ➡️ Head to our blog to understand probable mitigation requirements at each stage of your project and get the next steps to ensure you stay in compliance: https://lnkd.in/dmbsmY6m #Dudekian Biologists Brock Ortega and Matt Ricketts are available to answer any questions you may have about this listing and its impact.

We had a great time at #APACA2024 last week and are so energized to continue "cultivating our future!" 🌱 Learn how our climate resilience, planning, compliance, and urban forestry experts are developing solutions that prepare communities for the future in the face of climate change: https://lnkd.in/gupySgYs #climateresilience #urbanplanning #fireprotection #urbanforest #renewableenergy

Celebrating #EmployeeOwnership Month 🤝 Employee ownership creates a sense of commitment and accountability that strengthens bonds, increases collaboration, and fosters mentorship. Restoration Practice Director Jake Marcon describes ESOPs as "the ultimate demonstration of employee solidarity." Through our culture of employee ownership, #Dudekians are aligned around a common goal, which benefits all of us and our clients. #ownership #ESOP 

Curious about how to leverage drones for mapping or enhance your existing aerial mapping operations? 🗺️ Mapping and Surveying Practice Director Steven Hochart will be one of the featured experts on Esri's upcoming webinar "Launching Your Drone Program: Key Strategies for Success." Join Steve on October 15th or 17th as he covers: ⭐ Benefits and applications of drone mapping 🌐 How to seamlessly incorporate drones into your existing operations for maximum efficiency and innovation Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/47RKOwz

Celebrating DWR's Award-Winning Underrepresented Communities Technical Assistance Program! We are thrilled to announce that the Underrepresented Communities Technical Assistance Program has received the Award of Merit for Public Outreach from the APA Northern California Section. 🏆 This prestigious award highlights the outstanding efforts of our client, DWR, in reaching out to underrepresented communities and small farmers in SGMA-regulated basins. Our collaboration on this program has been instrumental in: 💬 Developing Multilingual Tools: Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for diverse communities. 👥 Conducting Workshops: Providing valuable information and resources directly to those in need. 🤝 Building Partnerships: Engaging with various stakeholders to foster strong, supportive relationships. 🟰 Prioritizing Equity: Assessing community needs and vulnerabilities to ensure fair and just support. Congratulations to California Department of Water Resources, Dudek PM Jane Gray, and the entire Dudek team on this well-deserved recognition! 🌟

Happy #EmployeeOwnership Month! 🤝 Each October, over 6,300 employee-owned companies around the United States celebrate EO month. Did you know? Only 1 in 200 US businesses has the honor of calling itself employee-owned, and Dudek is one of them! All month, we'll be recognizing the people who make our company successful and honoring the identity that sets us apart. First up, CEQA/NEPA Practice Director Carey Fernandes, AICP calls employee ownership "one of the most meaningful facets of my career." Every day, our ownership culture encourages her and other #Dudekian employee-owners to make decisions in the interest of the long-term success of Dudek and each other. #ESOP

Welcome, Arthur Chen! 🎉 Arthur joins Dudek as a Transportation Specialist and transportation demand modeler based in our Oakland office. He's looking forward to working on exciting projects like highway expressway projects, complete streets projects, and residential towers. Outside of work, Arthur is an avid golfer and purveyor of modern Japanese animated visual culture. Welcome, Arthur!

It's #NationalCleanEnergyWeek! 🔋 Many states across the U.S., including Arizona, have joined the movement by declaring September 23-27, 2024, as Clean Energy Week to celebrate the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives. At Dudek, we’re proud to contribute to Arizona’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals through our environmental compliance work for the Mariposa solar-plus-storage facility in Maricopa County. This project is a key part of the transition to carbon-free energy generation. Year-round, Dudek partners on groundbreaking clean energy projects to promote national energy independence, economic prosperity, and a more peaceful world. 🌍 Learn more about our work and the project here: https://bit.ly/3N0R4bw #NCEW24

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the launch of Expanding ESOPs, a coalition of more than 50 organizations encouraging more companies to use employee stock ownership to help employees build wealth and revitalize the economy. Did you know? Dudek has been an employee-owned firm for more than 20 years! Our President and CEO, Joseph Monaco, was recently featured in Authority Magazine to discuss the power of ESOP ownership. Read the article for Joe's thoughts on: - The advantages of ESOP ownership - How employee ownership impacts employee engagement - 5 things leaders must know to leverage the power of ESOPs https://lnkd.in/gkaVwU3s #employeeownership #ESOP

Get career guidance and support from #Dudekian Lisa Chou, AICP at #CAAPA2024! Hear from planning professionals and get their tips for your planning your career.