Aquatic Assessment Projects and Services
Biological Assessment – Franklin County, Kentucky
The project will involve stream and/or riparian enhancement of impaired stream reaches to a natural and stable condition. After project construction, the mitigation sites will be restored by planting a mix of native vegetation, including tree and shrub seedlings, and will be protected by a permanent conservation easement.
Waypoint submitted an IPAC to FWS to collect information on the species to be addressed for the project. Eight threatened and endangered species were identified that are addressed by the Biological Assessment (BA).
Prior to field assessments, a review of US Geological Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangle maps, land use maps, previously conducted surveys, geologic quadrangle maps, and aerial photographs was conducted
Index of Biotic Integrity – Breathitt County, Kentucky
Waypoint, LLC conduct in-stream field water quality assessments and indices of biotic integrity at six locations within the North Fork Stream Mitigation Bank site. These assessments were conducted by Jesse Robinson and Michael Boller on March 24, 2022.
Fisheries Studies – Selenium
We performed several fisheries studies to determine concentrations of metals. After the collection, the samples were placed in dry ice and shipped to a lab for analysis.
Stream Mitigation Bank Fisheries Study
We performed a fisheries study at a stream mitigation bank site. This data is being used to determine the Biotic Integrity Index to help measure the success of the restoration project. Populations of multiple fish species were found in pools just like these throughout the project.
Kentucky Fish Survey
During this fish survey, Waypoint personnel used a backpack electro-fisher to conduct a population census and identify the diversity of fish species in the stream segment.
Stream Restoration Kentucky
Waypoint personnel have been monitoring stream and wetland mitigation sites for the past 10 years. Mitigation release has been granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on multiple projects, for meeting performance standards and success criteria contained in the approved permits.
In addition to the projects showcased above, waypoint also provides the following aquatic assessment services;
Stream & Wetland Mitigation & Restoration
Selenium Fish Tissue Studies & Fish Surveys
Macroinvertebrate Survey & Analysis
Hydrologic Determination
Section 7 ESA Consulting
Ecological Surveys
Habitat Restoration