Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: NUCL) has started environmental baseline studies at its Aurora uranium project located along the Oregon-Nevada border in preparation for a planned 27,000-foot pre-feasibility study drill program.

The studies will collect data across multiple areas including hydrology, hydrogeology, surface water quality, groundwater quality, flora and fauna, wetlands delineation, geochemistry, meteorology, and cultural heritage, according to a company statement.

Eagle has engaged SLR International Corporation as its lead permitting manager to handle the permitting and procurement process for a 10-meter-high meteorological station expected to be installed at the project by early June. The station will collect weather-related data including wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, and solar radiation.

SLR has also initiated detailed delineation of wetlands and other aquatic resources in areas where the upcoming drill program will be conducted. Field teams will identify and map wetland boundaries, streams, and other waters for compliance with the US Army Corps of Engineers at the federal level and the Oregon Department of State Lands at the state level.

The company has engaged Native-X Inc., an archaeological consulting firm, to conduct cultural and archaeological baseline studies across the project area to identify historical properties or cultural resources.

Eagle is in discussions with additional consultants for other environmental baseline studies including hydrology, hydrogeology, surface water quality, groundwater quality, flora and fauna, and geochemistry. Work on these areas is expected to commence before or during the drill program this summer.

Aurora contains 32.75 million pounds of indicated uranium resources and 4.98 million pounds of inferred resources, according to the company.