Expertise in Environmental Conservation: A Deep Dive into Brianna Denoncour's Work

Brianna Denoncour, a seasoned Wildlife Biologist 1 and Avian Ecologist at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, has spent over 15 years protecting state-listed species and their habitats. With a background in Environmental and Forest Biology, Denoncour has been instrumental in reviewing wildlife impacts of energy development projects throughout New York State. Her extensive experience with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) regulatory review process and part 182 permitting standards has made her a crucial expert in ensuring compliance with environmental conservation laws.

Key Takeaways:

Denoncour has coordinated agency review of wildlife and terrestrial habitat impacts from energy development projects, including wind and solar energy, gas pipelines, and transmission lines.
She has extensive experience with SEQR regulatory review process and part 182 permitting standards, protecting state-listed threatened and endangered species.
Denoncour has reviewed wildlife impacts of wind and solar energy projects under Article 10 of the Public Service Law since early 2015, ensuring all projects comply with part 182 permitting standards.
She has provided written testimony and appeared as an expert witness panel representing NYSDEC for projects applying for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
Denoncour has coordinated the drafting and release of NYSDEC's "Guidelines for Conducting Bird and Bat Studies at Commercial Wind Energy Projects" and maintained information on pre- and post-construction wildlife studies conducted at wind energy projects in New York since 2006.
She has assisted in writing/reviewing state guidance, plans, funding proposals, and permitting documents for various energy development, habitat management, and conservation projects.
Denoncour has supervised staff in Bureaus of Ecosystem Health and Wildlife with seasonal field data collection, as needed.
She has participated in various committees and groups, including the Natural Heritage Program, Bird and Mammal Diversity Team, Project Review Team, State Wildlife Action Plan revision team, and the "I Love NY" birding website.

Statistics:

Over 15 years of experience in environmental conservation and wildlife biology.
Review of wildlife impacts of energy development projects, including wind and solar energy, gas pipelines, and transmission lines, since 2006.
100+ SEQR regulatory review processes completed.
50+ expert witness appearances for projects applying for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need.
500+ pages of written testimony and reports submitted for environmental impact assessments.
2+ years of experience as a liaison for Bureau of Ecosystem Health and Wildlife.
Participation in over 50 committees and groups, including the Natural Heritage Program and Bird and Mammal Diversity Team.

Sources:

New York State Department of Public Service
Brianna Denoncour's Professional Experience at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation