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In a landmark move to address California’s housing crisis and accelerate infrastructure development, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 130  and Senate Bill (SB) 131  into law on June 30, 2025 . These budget trailer bills represent the most sweeping reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  in over five decades. The changes took effect immediately on July 1, 2025 , reshaping how environmental review is conducted for a wide range of projects acro

Navigating environmental regulations can be complex, especially when dealing with projects that impact natural resources and communities. Two critical frameworks in the United States are the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Understanding how to comply with these laws is essential for project developers, planners, and environmental consultants. This guide will walk you through the essentials of CEQA and NEPA complian

Environmental consulting is a growing field that plays a crucial role in helping businesses, governments, and communities manage their...

You know who’s a dedicated biologist when they’re willing to get up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday to brave the cold and the wet. On...

Update: BioMaAS biologists participate in Western Spadefoot Research.

We are adding some workshops to our arsenal of training and continuing educations opportunities for staff in 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), has proposed a significant reinterpretation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that could substantially weaken protections for threatened and endangered wildlife.

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency that reshapes how National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits will be issued and enforced moving forward.