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Project overview Ecofish was selected by Laich-Kwil-Tach Environmental Assessments Limited Partnership (LKT) in Campbell River to support them to deliver BC Hydro’s Campbell River System Water Use Plan (WUP) monitoring programs. A Water Use Plan is a technical document that, once reviewed by provincial and federal agencies and accepted by the provincial Comptroller of Water […]
Read MoreProject overview The John Hart Generating Station is one of Vancouver Island’s most important generating facilities. Built in 1947, it required replacement and modernization work to be more efficient and reliable. Ecofish provided key fisheries and environmental services for the Environmental Assessment (EA). Client: BC Hydro Location: Campbell River, Vancouver Island Duration: 2010 – 2014 […]
Read MoreProject overview We provided scientific and technical expertise to support the development of the Kokish River hydroelectric facility from the environmental assessment stage through to operational monitoring. Client: Kwagis Power Limited Partnership Location: Port McNeill, Vancouver Island Duration: 2008 – ongoing The challenge In 2008, Kwagis Power Limited Partnership retained Ecofish to complete the aquatic and riparian […]
Read MoreProject overview We provided scientifically defensible studies, assessments, and innovative, environmentally sustainable solutions to support Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and their prime contractor, CRT-ebc, in the development of two run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities. Client: Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., CRT-ebc Location: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District northwest of Pemberton, BC Duration: 2009 – ongoing The challenge In 2009, Innergex Renewable […]
Read MoreProject overview We designed a five-year post-construction fish monitoring program to monitor the effects of the Kokish River hydroelectric project on the fish community over the long-term. We addressed the challenges and evaluated specific management questions put to us by the client. Client: Kwagis Power Limited Partnership Location: Port McNeill, Vancouver Island Duration: 2012 – ongoing The […]
Read MoreProject Overview: We provided numerical modelling of ova and larvae drift and upstream fish movement to mitigate the effects of the Santo Antonio hydroelectric project, located in one of the world’s most ecologically productive and diverse watersheds.
Client: Santo Antonio Energia
Location: Madeira River, Brazilian Amazon
Duration: 2010 to 2013
The challenge: Maintaining effective fish passage past the facility
Project overview Spawning and rearing habitat for Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) was created to offset predicted habitat losses resulting from hydroelectric development in Whistler, BC. The project generated additional benefits for Kokanee Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus), and other fish species, to offset predicted habitat losses resulting from hydroelectric development. Client: Innergex Renewable […]
Read MoreProject overview We developed models to help the BC Government more accurately estimate water availability in particular watersheds to enable them to better allocate water resources in BC. Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Location: BC Lower Mainland Duration: 2015 The challenge Surface water availability is a key consideration for Ministry of […]
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