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
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.
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