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Generate 2023 was electrifying! Ecofish believes that the innovations we need to drive change through the energy transition require the combined support of the clean energy industry and it’s partners. At Generate, we had the opportunity to meet with First Nations, government, and industry professionals to discuss proposed clean energy solutions and to learn about […]
Read MoreToday, we celebrate the beauty and wonder of our planet, while also acknowledging the challenges facing our environment. From conservation and restoration to promoting renewable energy, our team is working hard to make a positive impact. We are proud to be a part of the global movement towards a more sustainable future. Let’s work together […]
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating World Water Day by taking action to protect and conserve water. At Ecofish, we are committed to providing innovative solutions for water management, water conservation, and restoration of our aquatic habitats, and we believe that working together, we can accelerate change towards a more sustainable future. From assessing water quality to protecting […]
Read MoreMeet Dr. Andrew Harwood – Director of Science Practices and Ecofish partner, Andrew was recently designated a Provisionally Accredited Assessor for the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (HSAP) by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). Congratulations Andrew! http://www.hydrosustainability.org/Protocol/Accredited-Assessors.aspx What is the HSAP? Good question! According to the IHA, “the HSAP is a tool that promotes and guides more […]
Read MoreEcofish is opening its doors to Cranbrook to better serve two of our biggest clients in the area, BC hydro and Teck, as well as others in the Kootenays and Southern British Columbia region. Questions? Don’t hesitate to swing by the office located at Suite 202, 13-14th Ave South to speak with Andrew Harwood, one […]
Read MoreProvincial regulators now have to consider environmental flow needs when issuing licenses or permits for surface water and groundwater under the new Water Sustainability Act. Ecofish, along with our collaborators Knight Piésold and ESSA, have been asked by MFLNRO to define the key information needs and provide guidance on how to consider this information when […]
Read MoreLast month, Ecofish organized a field trip and two workshops on river health and hydropower development in the Lancang River basin, China from October 27-29th. These were among a number of R4D (research for development) activities for the WLE Mekong project “Balancing River Health and Hydropower Requirements in the Lancang River Basin.” This event was […]
Read MoreEcofish Research is actively advancing sustainable hydropower in Asia based on our expertise and insight in hydropower development. Dr. Xuezhong Yu, Senior Hydro-environmental Scientist at Ecofish, attended the 2015 Greater Forum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 21-23 Oct 2015. Dr. Yu chaired the session “Conserving Fish in Hydropower Development,” which focussed on current practices and […]
Read MoreReeling in another international opportunity, Ecofish has signed a contract for Technical Consulting for the Fish Elevator Design at Huangdeng Hydroelectric Project on Lancang River, Southwest China. The proposed dam will be fitted with a fish elevator to help lift migratory fish over the 203 meter high dam. Ecofish was retained by PowerChina Kunming Engineering […]
Read MoreAfter a grueling application, qualification, and competitive review process, we are thrilled that our proposal on “Balancing River Health and Hydropower Requirements in the Lancang River Basin,” was accepted out of 104 applicants by the WLE Mekong. Ecofish will provide expert direction on how to maintain river health while balancing ecological integrity, sustainable economic growth […]
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