SWCA Main Navigation ABOUT US OUR WORK SERVICES CAREERS NEWS & INSIGHTS SEARCH Quick Links Navigation MEDIA INQUIRIESCONTACT US OUR SERVICES KARST, CAVES, AND GEOLOGY Limestone plateaus, hills, and valleys create unique natural resources, including cave-adapted species and aquifers. Because these karst and cave formations are highly susceptible to erosion and dissolution, they require specific management practices and environmental permits. As one of the few firms that holds a scientific permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, SWCA conducts terrestrial and cave ecology studies to determine relationships between karst- and cave-dwelling species and their habitats. We use ground-penetrating radar to detect caves and a genetic bar coding technique that allows us to sequence the DNA of species for identification and classification purposes. Through our geological mapping and assessments, our specialists can determine the impact your project may have on geologic features and develop mitigation plans accordingly. We can help you in all phases of your project, from cave identification and biological surveys to mitigation and preservation planning. RELEVANT SERVICES Geological, Soil, and Mineral Assessments Property Surveys to Identify Karst Features, Caves, and Lava Tubes Karst Feature Excavation Cave Habitat Assessments and Sampling for Invertebrates Endangered Species Presence/Absence Surveys Cave Preserve Management and Monitoring Plans Hydrogeologic Studies Environmental Assessment/Habitat Conservations TAKE THE NEXT STEP Request more information on our karst, caves, and geology services. CONTACT US → SWCASOUND SCIENCE. CREATIVE SOLUTIONS.® MAIN NAVIGATION ABOUT US OUR WORK SERVICES CAREERS NEWS & INSIGHTS QUICK LINKS NAVIGATION MEDIA INQUIRIES CONTACT US FOLLOW US FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKEDINYOUTUBE © Copyright 2017–2021 SWCA Environmental Consultants FOOTER NAVIGATION SITE MAPTERMS OF USEPRIVACY POLICY