LGL scientists take a multi-disciplinary approach to watershed assessment and restoration and have expertise in:
- Fish biology and habitat
- Wildlife biology and habitat
- Vegetation
- Hydrology
- Watershed dynamics
- Riparian, stream, wetland, and upland habitat restoration
Our projects typically include:
- Assessment and restoration of wetland, riparian, and upland habitat
- Condition assessments of aquatic habitat and watershed processes
- Preparation of integrated watershed, fish, wildlife, and habitat recovery plans
- Designing channel, riparian, and habitat restoration measures
- Construction supervision during the restoration of rivers, streams, and critical fish and wildlife habitats
- Effectiveness monitoring of completed restoration projects
Key steps in our focused approach to assessment and restoration involve:
- A watershed overview of current conditions through air photo interpretation and reconnaissance level field surveys
- Detailed habitat assessments and identification of priorities for restoration
- Topographic surveys of potential restoration sites and preparation of restoration designs
- Integration of fish, wildlife, and vegetation requirements and consideration of site constraints in restoration design
- Construction supervision and effectiveness monitoring of restoration project
