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December 8, 2016 Inside Ecofish

From Local to Global: Ecofish Lends Expertise on Environmental Mitigation of Hydropower Projects in Southeast Asia

On Nov 3-4, Ecofish trained resource management agencies and hydropower developers in Xayaburi, Laos on best practices for the environmental mitigation of hydropower projects. A total of 17 participants attended the training workshop and fieldtrip to Xayaburi Dam, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. Xuezhong Yu, Senior Environmental Specialist at Ecofish presented on […]

November 25, 2016 Inside Ecofish

Ecofish Chairs Session at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum for the Second Year Running

From Nov 9th-11th, Ecofish was pleased to once again have the opportunity to chair at the Greater Mekong Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is the largest of its kind in the Mekong Region and a major regional knowledge-sharing event. Senior Environmental Scientist, Dr. Xuezhong Yu chaired the session titled “Lancang-Mekong Collaboration Mechanism: Opportunities […]

November 22, 2016 Inside Ecofish

Ecofish Completes Environmental Impact Study in the Strait of Georgia, Home to a Vast Array of Marine Species

Ecofish completed an Environmental Impact Study for the planned replacement of the wastewater treatment facility at the Canadian Coast Guard lighthouse station at Entrance Island, near Nanaimo, BC. Contracted by Wedler Engineering LLP, our specialists determined that the planned project upgrade will improve the quality of wastewater discharge that flows into the marine environment. The […]

November 18, 2016 Inside Ecofish

Ecofish Chairs Workshop on Hydropower Effects and Gender Impacts in Southeast Asia’s Lancang River Basin

One of the most active regions in the world for hydropower development, the Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 7th longest in Asia! According to the International Center for Environmental Management, the Mekong is second to the Amazon in terms of aquatic biodiversity so it is understandable that the countries […]

November 7, 2016 Inside Ecofish

New Research on Clean Energy Projects by Ecofish Draws CSAS Attention

Ecofish has completed a 5-year long term monitoring plan of six small run-of-river hydro projects developed and operated by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. in southwestern BC. The studies found that trout densities in the diversion reaches of these streams increased following project operation. The Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS), as requested by Fisheries and […]

November 3, 2016 Inside Ecofish

At Ecofish, Protecting Young Salmon is Parr for the Course – Learn more about how we were able to successfully restore vital spawning habitat at Alena Creek

Many will recall the Meager Creek Landslide in 2010 and the resulting closure of the very popular Meager Creek Hot Springs – but what about the impact to the surrounding habitat? Prior to the landslide, Alena Creek was important habitat for Coho Salmon and Bull Trout . After being inundated with slide debris however, […]

October 6, 2016 Inside Ecofish

Ecofish Launches Brand New Website!

After 15 years of business, Ecofish has reached a milestone. We are an international company with 7 offices across Canada recognized for excellence in environmental assessment, monitoring, design, mitigation and offsetting. With a growing team of over 75 professional biologists, engineers, hydrologists, chemists and environmental technicians, our list of services and capacity continues to expand. […]

September 23, 2016 Inside Ecofish

Ecofish Ranked as One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian Business and PROFIT!

Ecofish Ranked as One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian Business and PROFIT! See details here September 2016

September 10, 2015 Inside Ecofish Research and Development

Dr. Abul Baki earns Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation

Congratulations to Ecofish Water Resources Engineer, Dr. Abul Baki, on earning his licensed Professional Engineer credential. He joins an expanding group of engineering professionals who have demonstrated their continued dedication to higher standards of practice in the industry. Certified professional engineers are legally and ethically responsible for their work, hold public safety paramount, maintain the […]

July 24, 2015 Inside Ecofish Publications Research and Development

Ecofish is proud to announce a new publication in the Canadian Water Resources Journal

Presented at the Washington-British Columbia Chapter’s 2015 Annual Meeting for the American Fisheries Society and the 26th Northeast Pacific Pink and Chum Salmon Workshop, “A Comparison of Desktop Hydrologic Methods for Determining Environmental Flows” was recently published in the Canadian Water Resources Journal. Researched and written by Ecofish Senior Environmental Scientist Todd Hatfield in collaboration […]