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Vancouver, BC (October 5th, 2017) – Ecofish Research, a Vancouver-based science and environment consulting firm, announces the addition of two new employees to their expanding leadership team. The new hires include Dr. Lesley Shelley and Janet Rygnestad, who will be working at various office locations around BC.
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Read MoreEcofish is thrilled to welcome the latest addition to our professional team, Autumn Cousins. Autumn is known to many in the province as the former Director of Compliance and Enforcement (C&E) at the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). She joins the Ecofish team as Lead, Regulatory Strategy & Environmental Compliance.
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In early September, Ecofisher’s from our Vancouver and Squamish offices volunteered their efforts at the Squamish shoreline cleanup. This event, part of a larger conservation initiative organized by the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF-Canada, provides Canadians an opportunity to join good Samaritans in their local communities to improve the well-being and vitality of Canada’s shorelines. According […]
Read MoreDr. Xuezhong Yu attended the Mekong River Commission’s Fourth Sustainable Hydropower Practice Forum August 10th-11th, themed ‘Dialogue with Hydropower Developers’ in Vientiane, Laos. The forum provided an opportunity for hydropower developers, specialists, government, research institutes, development partners and other regional and international organizations to discuss hydropower planning and development in the Mekong Basin. As a […]
Read MoreAt Ecofish, safety is our number one priority. That’s why we’re extremely proud our recent certification with the BC Forest Safety Council of BC (BCFSC). As of May 24, 2017, Ecofish is now designated as a SAFE (Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise) certified company, which means we believe in the Safety Accord and its principles: • […]
Read MoreSafety is Ecofish’s #1 priority and ongoing safety training is core to our safety program. In early June, the Ecofish crew enjoyed an action packed weekend on the Chilliwack River getting recertified in swiftwater rescue training. The course was a great refresher for our team, focusing on identifying risks and mitigating hazards in a […]
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 MorePlease join Ecofish in Montreal as Canada hosts the 2017 International Association of Impact Assessment’s (IAIA) annual conference. This international and interdisciplinary conference brings together delegates from all over the world to share experiences in the science and practice of impact assessment. Ecofish’s Vice President Deborah Lacroix collaborated with the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that ECODynamic Solutions Inc. (EDS), a leading environmental construction monitoring firm located in Courtenay, B.C., has merged with Ecofish Research Ltd. effective January 2017. EDS are recognized experts in construction environmental management and monitoring. Over the past decade, this reputable company has provided responsive, practical and cost-effective service to […]
Read MoreOn December 14th and 15th, 2016, Ecofish Fisheries Scientist, Andrew Harwood attended a Water Sustainability Workshop in Smithers, BC organized by WWF-Canada and the Bulkley Valley Research Centre. The goal of the workshop was to bring together First Nations, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and other interested parties to discuss water […]
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