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