River Condition Assessments

Aquatic Ecology is our passion. Our expert aquatic ecological consultants are specialists in their field. We can undertake a variety of aquatic ecology surveys. Habitat assessment, walkover and scoping surveys are an essential first step that our superb team of specialists offer to guarantee a monitoring programme is fit for purpose and meets all regulatory and project objectives.

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We offer the full range of biological survey, analysis and reporting services, including but not limited to assessment of macroinvertebrate communities, macrophytes, diatoms and phytoplankton. Our knowledge and experience ensure that our team can advise you on the most appropriate survey methods,  and can also provide our services in conjunction with fisheries and environmental monitoring.

 

What is it?

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Aquatic ecology is the study of how organisms such as freshwater invertebrates (bugs), macrophytes (large plants), diatoms (algae) interact with each other in aquatic environments such as estuaries, rivers and wetlands.

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Understanding what is below the surface, the quality and nature of adjacent habitats and surrounding land use provide essential information required to protect, enhance and maintain this valuable resource for people and wildlife. Our aquatic ecologists work with our fisheries experts and environmental monitoring teams to provide a comprehensive service.

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Why?

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Also known as an ecological survey, this service can tell us much about an ecosystem, such as its health or what type of habitat it may contain. A healthy aquatic environment offers numerous ecosystem services, such as reducing the impact of flooding and providing clean drinking water. Healthy rivers are vital for wildlife, individuals, and communities.  The high-quality ecology data collected by our experts provides a crucial baseline of waterbody condition, helping drive forwards improvements in the overall health of our varied waterbodies.

 

When? 

 

The study of aquatic ecology must be undertaken during defined sampling or survey seasons for each discipline. Understanding these potential timing constraints early in project lifecycle is essential to guarantee project success; our specialists can advise on the best season for your project to help ensure there are no delays to your programme.

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