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170
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- Arcata to Anderson, California
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Vero Fiber Networks, LLC
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David Pluth
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- Arcata to Anderson, California
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- Vero Fiber Networks, LLC
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- David Pluth
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D299 Fiber-Optic Project Construction Monitoring
Spanning 170 miles (274 kilometres) across Highway 299, back roads, small towns, rivers, and mountains, the Digital 299 (D299) fiber-optic project in far northern California will provide high-speed broadband infrastructure to underserved communities in remote areas. However, the fiber-optic line traverses many areas with sensitive environmental resources. Vero Fiber Networks, LLC, called on our environmental scientists to help.
The project area contained diverse and abundant wildlife as well as cultural and historical resources. Our team conducted botanical and wildlife surveys, submitted permit notifications for nearly 400 waterway crossings to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and oversaw environmental permit and reporting requirements. In an area as sensitive, remote, and diverse as Northern California, it was crucial to value environmental resources while also prioritizing safety.
After more than two years, despite challenging weather conditions and a rigorous construction schedule, all conduit and fiber installations were completed. The installed broadband network is now poised to provide high-speed internet connectivity for inhabitants along the D299 corridor.
At a Glance
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170
Miles
- Location
- Arcata to Anderson, California
- Offices
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Client
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Vero Fiber Networks, LLC
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Image Credit
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David Pluth
- Location
- Arcata to Anderson, California
- Offices
- Client
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- Vero Fiber Networks, LLC
- Image Credit
- David Pluth
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Alyssa Bell, Principal, Senior Paleontologist
Tapping into my passion for preserving ancient history, I work hard to provide the best approach to paleontological resource protection.
Chuck Herrmann, Principal
Reducing or avoiding environmental issues while meeting project goals in a safe, timely, and economical way brings me great satisfaction.
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