Benthic Macroinvertebrate Surveys Benthic macroinvertebrate surveys and analysis is provided by our team of aquatic entomologists and biologists. Waypoint’s macroinvertebrate survey team is equipped to take on all of your aquatic survey needs. If you have any questions about your biological monitoring compliance needs or programs, please give us a call and we will be …
Category Archives: Ecology
Geographic Information System – GIS
Geographic Information System – GIS projects are performed by our GIS specialists. Waypoint, LLC gathers data for related mapping, design, and integration into many types of projects including mining related projects, invasive species studies, eel grass assessments, stream restoration, aggregate and coal stockpiles, construction , environmental assessments, cumulative impact assessments, archaeological surveys, and many other …
KYTC Bat Survey
KYTC related bat surveys for 2020 are limited to acoustic surveys. Contact us today for a review and quote for your project.
Tennessee Stream Quantification Tool (SQT)
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation finalized their Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) November 11, 2018. This tool is proposed to replace the 2004 mitigation guidelines. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). (2018). Tennessee Stream Quantification Tool: Data Collection and Analysis Manual, TN SQT v1.0. Nashville, TN: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. )
Jurisdictional Determinations
Jurisdictional Determinations are conducted by Waypoint, LLC personnel in support of the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to identify “waters of the U.S.” as identified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Field surveys for the determination were conducted in accordance with the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual …
Tennessee Hydrologic Determination
Tennessee Hydrologic Determination (HDT) and Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) are conducted by our trained field staff and follow the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Water Pollution Control Guidance For Making Hydrologic Determinations, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Guidance. This is required by law within the state of Tennessee under …
Wetland Delineation
Wetland Delineation This week we performed a wetland delineation in Whitley County, Kentucky to fulfill requirements under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The wetland delineation in Whitley County, Kentucky was conducted by BSC personnel in support of the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Field surveys for the following …
KY Stream Restoration
KY Stream Restoration Stream restoration design and monitoring at this site in Whitley County, Kentucky has resulted in an increase in aquatic resources across the watershed. Macroinvertebrate communities have been re-established and the riparian zones have been replanted with trees and shrubs that are native the Kentucky. The stream channels were also reshaped to provide …
Drone Construction Monitoring
Drone construction monitoring provides current aerial data (images, video, etc) for your construction site. Allowing for better decision making and compliance with regulatory permits. We can help provide real-time digital data from your site allowing for better decision making and monitoring of sensitive sites.
Mitigation Monitoring
Mitigation monitoring compliance has become a very high priority for many government agencies, in particular, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We have helped design, manage, monitor or construct over one hundred thousand feet of stream and over 50 acres of wetlands and have achieved the ultimate goal of receiving a letter from the appropriate …