John Hart Generating Station Replacement

Project 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 […]

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Kokish River Hydroelectric Project

Project 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 […]

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Kokish River Fish Monitoring Program

Project 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 […]

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Bull Trout Scenario Analysis Tool

Project overview Using our unique analytical skillset and expertise, we designed and developed a cumulative effects assessment tool for at-risk Bull Trout. The tool allows the BC Ministry of Environment (MOE) to assess the impact of potential changes to management or land use practices on Bull Trout population numbers, and helps guide their often complex […]

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Mossom Creek Spawning Habitat Restoration

project overview We are committed to promoting healthy social community by supporting local and regional community environmental initiatives with donation of our services. Following the destruction of key spawning habitat, Ecofish President and Fisheries Biologist, Adam Lewis, (also a former Centennial School Salmon Project volunteer), volunteered professional resources to help restore the habitat. Client: Mossom […]

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