Tim DeMasters
Principal / Ecologist at CORVUS Environmental Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Molly Young Trujillo
Tim and all the staff at Corvus have a practical approach to our project needs and are very responsive. They are a valuable part of our stream restoration projects and provide cost-effective solutions. Recently Tim was able to help me with preparing a pre-construction vegetation coverage assessment to include in the GESC report. This is really going to help us set a realistic metric for pre-construction vegetation reestablishment.
Troy Carmann
I don't have a lot of experience with boats, but on a recent trip to Florida my brother-in-law took us out deep sea fishing. Through the inter-coastal, the bay, and into the Atlantic - far enough to lose sight of land. There's a lot of trust in our 'captain' at that point. He has plenty of tools - compass, sun, wind. But the captain never wavered, he knew how to navigate on what the rest of us couldn't see. Tim and the staff at Corvus will navigate your project through environmental compliance aiming for ecological benefit and intentional cooperation with the project team. Often times we set sail on a project and hit the waves of various permitting requirements, Corvus is able to navigate to a calm and beneficial solution for all stakeholders. Corvus will help your team see the opportunities and benefits of a comprehensive environmental solution.
Molly Young Trujillo
Tim and all the staff at Corvus have a practical approach to our project needs and are very responsive. They are a valuable part of our stream restoration projects and provide cost-effective solutions. Recently Tim was able to help me with preparing a pre-construction vegetation coverage assessment to include in the GESC report. This is really going to help us set a realistic metric for pre-construction vegetation reestablishment.
Troy Carmann
I don't have a lot of experience with boats, but on a recent trip to Florida my brother-in-law took us out deep sea fishing. Through the inter-coastal, the bay, and into the Atlantic - far enough to lose sight of land. There's a lot of trust in our 'captain' at that point. He has plenty of tools - compass, sun, wind. But the captain never wavered, he knew how to navigate on what the rest of us couldn't see. Tim and the staff at Corvus will navigate your project through environmental compliance aiming for ecological benefit and intentional cooperation with the project team. Often times we set sail on a project and hit the waves of various permitting requirements, Corvus is able to navigate to a calm and beneficial solution for all stakeholders. Corvus will help your team see the opportunities and benefits of a comprehensive environmental solution.
Molly Young Trujillo
Tim and all the staff at Corvus have a practical approach to our project needs and are very responsive. They are a valuable part of our stream restoration projects and provide cost-effective solutions. Recently Tim was able to help me with preparing a pre-construction vegetation coverage assessment to include in the GESC report. This is really going to help us set a realistic metric for pre-construction vegetation reestablishment.
Troy Carmann
I don't have a lot of experience with boats, but on a recent trip to Florida my brother-in-law took us out deep sea fishing. Through the inter-coastal, the bay, and into the Atlantic - far enough to lose sight of land. There's a lot of trust in our 'captain' at that point. He has plenty of tools - compass, sun, wind. But the captain never wavered, he knew how to navigate on what the rest of us couldn't see. Tim and the staff at Corvus will navigate your project through environmental compliance aiming for ecological benefit and intentional cooperation with the project team. Often times we set sail on a project and hit the waves of various permitting requirements, Corvus is able to navigate to a calm and beneficial solution for all stakeholders. Corvus will help your team see the opportunities and benefits of a comprehensive environmental solution.
Molly Young Trujillo
Tim and all the staff at Corvus have a practical approach to our project needs and are very responsive. They are a valuable part of our stream restoration projects and provide cost-effective solutions. Recently Tim was able to help me with preparing a pre-construction vegetation coverage assessment to include in the GESC report. This is really going to help us set a realistic metric for pre-construction vegetation reestablishment.
Troy Carmann
I don't have a lot of experience with boats, but on a recent trip to Florida my brother-in-law took us out deep sea fishing. Through the inter-coastal, the bay, and into the Atlantic - far enough to lose sight of land. There's a lot of trust in our 'captain' at that point. He has plenty of tools - compass, sun, wind. But the captain never wavered, he knew how to navigate on what the rest of us couldn't see. Tim and the staff at Corvus will navigate your project through environmental compliance aiming for ecological benefit and intentional cooperation with the project team. Often times we set sail on a project and hit the waves of various permitting requirements, Corvus is able to navigate to a calm and beneficial solution for all stakeholders. Corvus will help your team see the opportunities and benefits of a comprehensive environmental solution.
Credentials
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Pleasure Craft Operator - Personal Watercraft Boating License
Boat Smart CanadaAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (40 Hour HAZWOPER)
National Environmental Trainers, Inc.Jul, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
PADI - Advanced Open Water Diver
Gonzalo Fonseca-Lopez No OWSI-33923, Cabo San Lucas, MexicoDec, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CORVUS Environmental Consulting
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal / Ecologist
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Jun 2018 - Present
CORVUS Environmental Consulting LLC provides expertise in ecological consulting and research, and specializes in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. We are EBE, SBE, ESB certified. CORVUS’ focus is Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 compliance. CORVUS is recognized regionally for our creative and effective environmental compliance strategies. CORVUS has established excellent working relationships with federal regulators and is known for our collaborative and down-to-earth project approach. Reach out to tdemasters@corvusenv.com to discuss your project needs. Show less
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Right Line Environmental, LLC
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United States
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Environmental Services
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Owner / Ecologist
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Apr 2017 - Nov 2018
Right Line Environmental specializes in wetland delineations and permitting, geographic information system (GIS) mapping, professional-grade GPS mapping, mobile data collection technology solutions, migratory bird surveys and management, threatened and endangered species surveys, vegetation and wildlife habitat assessment/mapping, and construction oversight for conservation and mitigation projects. Right Line Environmental proudly merged into CORVUS Environmental Consulting, LLC in 2018, bringing two expert small-firms together. Show less
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AlpineEco
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Denver office, Nursery located in Buena Vista
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Ecologist / Nursery Manager
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
AlpineEco is a boutique ecological consulting firm providing the wetland, wildlife, and vegetation expertise to successfully complete your project the first time. AlpineEco Nursery provides wetland and riparian plants for ecological restoration projects in the Rocky Mountain Region. The nursery is a full-service operation, providing a large suite of live plant material, as well as seed collection and live plant harvest and installation services. AlpineEco Nursery is unique in the region. We are owned, operated, and staffed with professional ecologists that live and work in the Rocky Mountain Region. We know ecological restoration and not only provide the high quality live plant material that you expect, but also provide site-specific advice on plant selection, plant spacing, and other important information to make your project a success. Show less
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Pinyon Environmental, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Scientist (Biologist, GIS Analyst)
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2016
Migratory Bird Treaty Act compliance, USACE wetland delineations and permitting, Local and Federal agency coordination, Section 7 Consultation for Threatened and Endangered Species, Geospatial analysis using multiple GIS software platforms, and Geodatabase creation and management. Select Project Experience: Lehow Lake Vegetation Monitoring, Denver Water (Jefferson County, CO) 2011 Staff Biologist responsible for mapping vegetation percent and cover types in compliance with the 2003 Habitat Conservation Plan, CCoD. Conducted line-intercept transect sampling and mapping of plant communities. Work included knowledge of plant communities, Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse (PMJM) preferred habitat, use of sub-meter accurate GPS practices, and GIS mapping to create land cover. CDOT Region 1 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance, CO Department of Transportation (Adams County, CO) 2012 - 2014 Project manager for CDOT Region 1 MBTA Compliance Project. Managed, monitored or removed nests on up to 25 structures, in accordance with the MBTA, to avoid the risk of construction delays. Creative strengths brought to the project were mobile data collection, development of new remote nest viewing techniques, and development of specialized equipment to reach heights. Airport Road Design/Build Bridge Replacement over Plum Creek, RockSol Consulting (Douglas County, CO) 2013-2014 NEPA Categorical Exclusion, under FHWA, administered by CDOT. Worked closely with CDOT, the prime consultant RockSol, and Douglas County project managers to complete all environmental tasks for the bridge replacement project, including on-site project agency meetings and project coordination phone calls. Lead Biologist responsible for Senate Bill 40 data collection and wetlands and WUS delineation, impact analysis, reporting and permitting; TES presence or absence surveys, reporting, and Section 7 Consultation; noxious weed mapping and reporting; GIS data preparation, data collection, and management. Show less
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Co-Founder
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2010 - Aug 2013
A multi-day blend of comedy short films from around the world and stand up comedians from CO and surrounding 51 states. Ran 3 years, and helped pave the way for comedy festivals in Denver. A multi-day blend of comedy short films from around the world and stand up comedians from CO and surrounding 51 states. Ran 3 years, and helped pave the way for comedy festivals in Denver.
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Co-Founder - Co-Director
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2013
Festivus Film Festival was a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting high-quality international independent films to the Denver audience. Internationally recognized, the festival took place in January each year. The four day, multi-venue festival boasted many world premieres each year, as well as hosted local bands and drew an average of 3,500 people to view films, attend parties, as well as concerts during the event weekend. Many lasting connections were made between skilled filmmakers, and new film collaboration projects continue to emerge from the connections and friendships made during the six year run. Show less
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Right Line Designs
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Denver, Colorado
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Owner/Operator
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May 2005 - Dec 2012
Custom Silk Screen Printing and Professional Photography Services. Four color press, Design creation, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Commercial photographs licensed and used on multiple professional artistic, restaurant, fashion, and natural resource consulting websites. Fine art displayed (and even occasionally sold!) throughout Denver on a bi-yearly schedule. Custom Silk Screen Printing and Professional Photography Services. Four color press, Design creation, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Commercial photographs licensed and used on multiple professional artistic, restaurant, fashion, and natural resource consulting websites. Fine art displayed (and even occasionally sold!) throughout Denver on a bi-yearly schedule.
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TLI Solutions
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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GIS Analyst
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
Contract GIS Analyst for a Military Munitions Response Plan, under contract to DoD (Army National Guard). Contract GIS Analyst for a Military Munitions Response Plan, under contract to DoD (Army National Guard).
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ESCO Associates
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Nacogdoches Texas, Christian County Illinois, Gillette Wyoming
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Biologist - Contract full time employee
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Contract full-time biologist, work involved Wetland Mapping and Permitting for Coal, Oil/Gas pipeline development, and energy transmission line projects. Worked in Texas, Illinois, and Wyoming. Select Project Summary: Wetlands Mapping and Analysis, TFP II (Nacogdoches, Sabine, Shelby, Panola and San Augustine Counties, TX) 2010 Staff wetland delineator for a four-phase, 130-mile natural gas pipeline project. Surveyed much of the continuous 200 foot wide corridor for the presence of wetlands, and other WUS. Played a key role in advising the client on minimization and avoidance of environmental impacts for wetland, stream, and pond systems. Show less
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OtterTail Environmental, Inc.
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Biologist
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May 2004 - Nov 2008
Select Project Summary: Wetland Mapping and Analysis, The Pebble Partnership (Iliamna, AK) 2007-2008 Conducted ongoing helicopter-access wetland and WUS delineations for two years. Prepared baseline maps of wetlands based on aerial imagery interpretation using ArcGIS 9.2. Mapping included digitizing and coding vegetation patterns, assigning jurisdictional wetland status, hydro-geomorphology, and enhanced national wetland inventory status. Oversight and training of 6 staff members in ArcGIS quality control of mapping products. Environmental Surface Inspection Well Clearances, Petro-Canada and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (Wattenberg Deposit, Weld County, CO) 2006-2008 Conducted numerous on-site wetland and WUS delineations, MBTA observations including raptor surveys, burrowing owls surveys, surveys for TES including ULTO and the CBP. Wrote environmental surface inspection clearance letters, created and maintained a GIS database of raptor nest locations. Donlin Creek Aquatic Baseline and Impact Assessment, Barrick Gold Corp. (Aniak, AK) 2005, 2008 Assisted in conducting helicopter salmon surveys, electrofishing, fish trapping, angling, fish tissue metals, and macroinvertebrate studies within Crooked Creek and its tributaries. Work necessitated abilities to operate safely in remote locations, knowledge of helicopter safety and radio communications, general knowledge of Alaskan ecological communities including vegetation and wildlife, and ability to work as a team member. Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse Habitat Assessment and Trapping Surveys, US DOI (Cottonwood Creek, below Flatiron Res, Larimer County, CO) 2008 Assisted in trapping federally threatened PMJM throughout riparian vegetation in the Big Thompson watershed. This trapping effort resulted in a range extension for PMJM. Worked in junction with U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Fisheries and Wildlife Resources. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Trinity Western University
B.Sc, Environmental Science -
2009 - 2010
University of Colorado at Denver
GIS certificate - Incomplete, GIS -
2004 - 2005
Arapahoe Community College
Emergency Technician Certification - Basic, EMT - Basic
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