Wildlife and Protected Species

Noise Engineering for Wildlife Areas

From lek sites and active nests to entire migration corridors, Urban is a leader for managing noise impacts near sensitive wildlife areas.

Whether it is ungulates and small mammals, or raptors and sage grouse, we are dedicated to supporting industry as well as protecting critical habitats – no matter the species.

Environmental Noise Impact Assessments:

  • Species-specific analysis of operational noise impacts
  • Design of noise control strategies for long-term or temporary operations

Pre-Operational Environmental Noise Survey

  • Quantify the existing ambient (background) soundscape near sensitive habitats

Custom Noise Mitigation for Wildlife Protection

Temporary Strategies

  • Patented temporary sound walls provide protection during critical timing windows such as mating and migration seasons
  • Allow for operational execution during all times of the year

Long-Term Solutions

  • Custom designs to protect habitats year-round over extended operational durations
  • Optimized strategies to minimize noise and environmental impacts over time

Urban's 32-foot sound walls as featured in a recent BLM supported US Geological Survey report