Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences Service
Hydroelectric projects, human water extractions, fisheries, timber harvesting, invasive species, urban expansion, aquatic pollution, and climate change — these are some of the multiple stresses affecting the planet’s aquatic ecosystems.
ESSA has an internationally-recognized reputation ...
ESSA has an internationally-recognized reputation for developing creative solutions in these problem areas — solutions with a lasting benefit. Our team’s goal is to be the best in the world at developing strategies and tools that minimize humanity’s water footprint on natural aquatic systems. Our approach considers both the ecological and human dimensions of aquatic resource management problems, whether we are tackling broad-scale policy issues, developing scientifically defensible monitoring plans, or building ecological models and software systems.
We work with our clients to test and refine methods to build cooperation among aquatic ecosystem scientists, resource managers and stakeholders. ESSA makes this process work through inspired leadership of project teams, skilled technical facilitation of workshops, high caliber scientific knowledge and objective problem analysis using advanced techniques. A close network of associates provides specialized expertise in hydrodynamic and physical modelling, statistics and advanced approaches to large-scale monitoring and evaluation.
Our services include:
- trade-off evaluations for reservoir operations and water budget scenarios;
- statistically robust designs for fish population and fish habitat monitoring;
- simulation models and quantitative analyses for impact assessments;
- analysis of climate change impact and adaptation potential; design of large-scale watershedrestoration programs;
- fish population life-cycle modelling and decision analysis;
- strategic planning and policy evaluation for fisheries;
- development of advanced water/fish decision-support computer tools;
- integrated ecosystem management planning (watersheds, coastal zones);
- high-stakes technical facilitation with multiple stakeholder groups;
- and continued learning through Adaptive Management design, education and training.
Customer reviews
No reviews were found for Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences Service. Be the first to review!