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.
Tag Archives: Aquatic Assessment
Big Sandy Crayfish (Cambarus callainus) Survey
The Big Sandy Crayfish (Cambarus callainus) resembles a miniature lobster and is listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. It is found only in the Big Sandy River Basin in within the states of Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Stream Mitigation Bank Fisheries Study
Last month 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.
KY Mitigation Compliance
KY Mitigation Compliance Section 404 Clean Water Act Mitigation compliance documentation can be very difficult due to the complexity and detail of many permit conditions. Waypoint, LLC specializes in regulatory compliance assistance and its personnel have been monitoring mitigation sites in multiple states for many years.
KY Stream Restoration
Stream restoration services include stream restoration assessment, design, and construction monitoring services. Whether it is a baseline study or full stream restoration design plan our team regularly performs these tasks to help our clients meet their project goals. Using Rosgen and standard survey trained stream restoration specialists, Waypoint, LLC provides detailed longitudinal profiles, functional assessments, …
Benthic Macroinvertebrate Surveys
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 …
KY Selenium Fish Tissue Collection
KY Selenium Fish Tissue Collection Selenium Fish Tissue Collection frequencies are conducted by Waypoint, LLC to help our clients comply with NPDES/KPDES permits issued by the Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) or the EPA. Waypoint staff maintain scientific collectors permits and provide field personnel with extensive experience identifying the target species as required by the …
Stream Restoration Kentucky
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.
Kentucky Stream Restoration
Kentucky Stream Restoration Stream mitigation including stream restoration design and construction monitoring services. Whether it is a baseline study or full stream restoration design plan our team regularly performs these tasks to help our clients meet their project goals. Using Rosgen and standard survey trained stream restoration specialists, Waypoint, LLC provides their clients with longitudinal …
Stream & Wetland Mitigation Monitoring
Stream & Wetland Mitigation Monitoring Section 404 Clean Water Act Mitigation compliance documentation can be very difficult due to the complexity and detail of many permit conditions. In recent years we have implemented the deployment of our Ecodrone systems. This technology allows us to provide high resolution aerial imagery and gives our clients the data …