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In recent years declining Pacific salmon populations have raised significant concerns among First Nations and communities on the BC Coast. These declines are believed to be influenced by various factors, including the historical and ongoing effects of forestry activities. Beginning in 2015, Ecofish worked with the Kwiakah First Nation to understand potential effects of forestry […]
Read MoreHow is sea ice decline affecting polar bear populations? In a recent publication in Conservation Physiology, Ecofish Marine Scientist Amy Johnson looks at the relationship between population energetics of Western Hudson Bay polar bears and sea ice conditions to understand the impact on this vulnerable population. Congratulations to Amy and coauthors! Access the full publication: […]
Read MoreAre you curious about how spatial capture-recapture (SCR) models are changing the landscape of measuring animal density? Learn about the the novel method that obtains “accurate and precise estimates of animal density while eliminating the fieldwork burden associated with separately estimating call rate” in a recent publication co-authored by Ecofish Statistician Paul van Dam-Bates in […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Ecofish Scientists Leah Ballin and Jon Abell on a recent article featured in the Forest Professional Magazine summer issue, ‘Linking Trees, Water, and Wildlife: Managing Interactions Between Riparian Vegetation and Reservoir Operations on Vancouver Island.’ The article considers BC Hydro’s development of a Water Use Plan to manage impacts of the Campbell River […]
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 MoreWe are proud to announce the latest publication of Dr. Morgan Hocking featured in the journal of People and Nature: “Indigenous peoples’ habitation history drives present-day forest biodiversity in British Columbia’s coastal temperate rainforest.” Co-authored by Julia Fisher, Nancy Shackelford, Andrew Trant, and Brian Starzomski, they examined “long‐term impacts of human resource‐use on British Columbia’s […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Ecofish Water Resources Engineer, Dr. Abul Baki who has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize for his paper “Flow Structures in the Vicinity of a Submerged Boulder within a Boulder Array,” published in May of 2017. This Prize is awarded by the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) Journal […]
Read MoreThere is no question that a rising population has led to an increased demand for water from industry, agriculture and our growing towns and cities, but at what cost? According to the World Wildlife Fund-UK, “around a third of all river basins are already being heavily depleted and there is increasing pressure to pump even […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Water Resources Engineer, Dr. Xuezhong Yu, on his recent designation as a Professional Engineer! Dr. Yu is a senior member of Ecofish’s expanding group of engineering professionals who have demonstrated their dedication to high standards of practice in the industry. Certified professional engineers are legally and ethically responsible for their work, hold public safety […]
Read MoreEcofish is pleased to announce that we are co-sponsoring Clean Energy BC’s 2017 Student Scholarship! Are you a secondary student passionate about pursuing education in renewable energy and environmental sustainability? This may be a great opportunity for you! We are proud to support students pursuing education in clean energy, best of luck to all applicants! […]
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