Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Inc.

About Us

Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Inc. (EIN 72-1598095) was founded in 2005 by Daniel S. Cooper, formerly with Audubon California, and author of "Important Bird Areas of California" (2004).

Together with a network of partner biologists, we bring extensive experience in designing and conducting studies of bird distribution and habitat usage, and employ the latest scientific principles and techniques.

We also conduct natural history surveys and provide consultation for owners of estates and ranches throughout California and Latin America, and coordinate habitat restoration monitoring and impact analysis for a variety of clients, including non-profit organizations and public agencies.

Qualifications

• Daniel S. Cooper is the author of Important Bird Areas of California (Audubon California 2004), and is an authority on California bird ecology, identification and distribution.
• Strong background in southern California natural history, with specific areas of expertise in the Ballona Wetlands, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Clara River, Puente-Chino Hills, and remnant habitat patches on the floor of the Los Angeles Basin.
• Designed and managed numerous monitoring projects and assessments for a wide variety of clients, including public agencies and municipalities, large consulting firms, private landowners, and nonprofit environmental organizations.

Read Dan Cooper's CV.

Certifications

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Permit No. TE-100008-0 (California Gnatcatcher).
• CDFG Scientific Collecting Permit.