TANGLED BANK CONSERVATION

Tangled Bank Conservation specializes in environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis and ecological monitoring services for federally managed species and habitats. Leveraging advanced molecular techniques, the firm conducts targeted eDNA extraction, amplification, and sequencing from environmental samples—particularly filtered water—to detect and monitor rare, elusive, or endangered aquatic species such as the eastern hellbender and alligator snapping turtle. Their technical expertise lies in non-invasive biodiversity assessment, molecular taxonomy, and bioinformatic interpretation of genetic markers, enabling precise species presence/absence data without direct capture or disturbance. This approach supports conservation decision-making, compliance with the Endangered Species Act, and adaptive management strategies for sensitive ecosystems. The contractor delivers critical ecological intelligence to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior, primarily supporting wildlife monitoring programs on federal lands and waters. For USDA, they provide high-throughput eDNA testing for aquatic species of conservation concern, often under blanket purchase agreements that enable rapid, scalable response to field sampling needs. With the Department of the Interior, they deliver species-specific genetic assessments to inform habitat stewardship and recovery planning, particularly for federally listed amphibians and reptiles. Their primary industry focus is environmental consulting and analytical laboratory services under NAICS 541620 and 541380, positioning them as a niche provider of molecular ecology solutions within federal conservation circles. They serve a specialized market segment where traditional survey methods are ineffective, offering scientifically rigorous, legally defensible data for environmental impact assessments and recovery program evaluations. Tangled Bank Conservation is a small business structured as a 2J entity, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. While currently holding no formal government certifications, their technical rigor and focus on cutting-edge genetic monitoring place them as a trusted technical partner for agencies requiring precise, non-invasive biodiversity data in complex aquatic environments.