WHO WE ARE
We are a design and build firm located in Bozeman, MT, Urbani Fisheries, LLC specializes in the creation and restoration of stream/river, wetland and lake ecosystems. Involved in fisheries enhancement for over 35 years our lead, Joe Urbani, is a pioneer in bringing recreational fisheries and resource property management to the private and public sectors. He has successfully integrated experienced professionals who combine their diverse expertise and knowledge into a results-oriented team. Urbani Fisheries, LLC is a recognized provider of habitat enhancement and reconstruction of stream/river, wetland and lake ecosystems that have been degraded by past land management practices, human development and or point source erosion. Our team maintains an efficient, cost-effective and common sense approach throughout the life of a project while embracing a strong commitment to the environment.
Urbani Fisheries, LLC has successfully completed numerous projects in 14 states and have many active restoration and management projects ranging from small spring creeks to major lakes. Our projects range in scope from the creation, restoration and enhancement of warm and cold water fisheries to implementation of waterfowl, wildlife, and fisheries habitat. We are a design – build company that is involved from the initial design phase through the instream construction phase. Inclusive of these projects, we are involved with permit acquisition, design and construction management and supervision of river and stream relocation, streambed manipulation, pond and lake construction/reclamation, creation of shallow water wetlands, and in-stream habitat enhancement.
MEET OUR TEAM
Joseph D. Urbani
President
Fisheries Biologist
B.Sc in Fisheries Biology from Colorado State University
Joseph Urbani is a professional fisheries biologist with over 35 years of experience designing and implementing fish habitat improvement and water resource restoration projects in the public and private sectors. He has been heavily involved in spring creek and freestone stream construction and restoration projects since 1983. Joe specializes in the successful enhancement of streams and rivers, incorporating bed manipulation techniques that consistently yield high quality fisheries.
Over the past 34 years, Joe has been involved in the construction and restoration of lakes and ponds, creating his own standards for construction based on the objective of creating biologically productive aquatic habitat systems.
His extensive experience includes work with other fishery consultants and positions with the U.S. Forest Service and state fish and wildlife agencies in New Jersey, Colorado, Washington, Montana, and Alaska. Although skilled in fishery evaluations, his current focus concerns property management for optimal fish and wildlife habitat, and coordinating habitat improvement efforts among state and federal agencies, and professional and community groups. Joe has given presentations at numerous professional workshops and symposiums (i.e. the 13th International Salmonid Habitat Enhancement Workshop). He is also a member of the American Fisheries Society and Trout Unlimited.
B.Sc in Fisheries Biology from Colorado State University
Joseph Urbani is a professional fisheries biologist with over 35 years of experience designing and implementing fish habitat improvement and water resource restoration projects in the public and private sectors. He has been heavily involved in spring creek and freestone stream construction and restoration projects since 1983. Joe specializes in the successful enhancement of streams and rivers, incorporating bed manipulation techniques that consistently yield high quality fisheries.
Over the past 34 years, Joe has been involved in the construction and restoration of lakes and ponds, creating his own standards for construction based on the objective of creating biologically productive aquatic habitat systems.
His extensive experience includes work with other fishery consultants and positions with the U.S. Forest Service and state fish and wildlife agencies in New Jersey, Colorado, Washington, Montana, and Alaska. Although skilled in fishery evaluations, his current focus concerns property management for optimal fish and wildlife habitat, and coordinating habitat improvement efforts among state and federal agencies, and professional and community groups. Joe has given presentations at numerous professional workshops and symposiums (i.e. the 13th International Salmonid Habitat Enhancement Workshop). He is also a member of the American Fisheries Society and Trout Unlimited.
Daniel L. McGuire
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Wes Orr
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David M. Schmidt
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Colter Urbani
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Martin J. McHugh, J.D.
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Joey UrbaniChief Financial Officer and Business ManagerB.Sc, double major (bachelors degree) in Economics and Spanish with minor in international business.
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Dylan Urbani
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