FreshWater Services

Aquaparian has expertise in identifying appropriate watercourse setbacks, monitoring and designing in-stream work plans for bridges, culverts or utility crossing projects, and riparian restoration plans.

British Columbia, especially in coastal regions, is abundant with freshwater streams, lakes and wetlands. These watercourses are a major resource for our province and support a wide range of plant and animal life. Developments near freshwater systems require careful planning and execution to preserve these fragile habitats. 

Working in or near freshwater resources requires careful environmental assessment and monitoring, and a knowledge of the government approval processes which can vary depending on the project requirements.

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Aquaparian’s registered professional biologists are well versed in all required government review and approval applications to assist you in a timely and cost effective way.
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Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) Assessments
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Environmental Impact Studies
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Fish and fish habitat assessments for freshwater lakes, streams and wetlands
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Stream classifications and fish presence/absence surveys
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Baseline water and sediment quality sampling
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Fish population studies

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Benthic invertebrate sampling
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Stream and wetland design, and restoration plans
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Monitoring fish stream infrastructure crossings
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Fish passage culvert assessments
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Construction in-stream work isolation, fish salvage and channel restoration

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Riparian restoration plans and monitoring

Aquaparian Provides Professional Environmental Consulting Services Across British Columbia

 

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