Faith Helgeson

Environmental Consultant @Merjent

Minneapolis, MN, US

Leads ecological field and desktop assessments across diverse landscapes to evaluate potential impacts on threatened and endangered species, wetlands and waterways, and other sensitive ecosystems- Applies ecological survey techniques (bat emergence surveys, IPaC, environmental resource mapping, presence/absence surveys) to generate data used in conservation and impact-mitigation planning- Integrates GIS-based spatial analyses with ecological datasets to model habitat suitability, assess environmental resources, and inform environmentally responsible project design to mitigate environmental impacts- Collaborates with federal and state environmental agencies, applying current ecological literature and regulatory frameworks (CWA, ESA, MBTA, NEPA) to ensure science-based environmental decision-making- Synthesizes complex ecological data into detailed technical reports and impact assessments, communicating findings to interdisciplinary teams, regulators, and clients with scientific accuracy and clarity.