Providing Assessments and Mitigation Planning For Fisheries & Aquatic Resources in Western Canada’s Energy Sector
Dedicated to providing expert environmental solutions and guidance focusing on fisheries and Aquatic resources for Canadian resource projects
Dedicated to upholding the standards set forth by the ASPB and CAB
Fisheries & Aquatic Assessments
At RCH, we specialize in detailed watercourse crossing assessments, fish inventories, stream assessments, fish habitat surveys, species at risk planning, and fish salvages. By providing expert regulatory guidance, we distill complex project requirements into actionable solutions that align with both project objectives and regulatory standards.
Primary Services Include:
Project Planning and Guidance for projects impacting fish and fish habitat
Fish passage design review and guidance for watercourse crossing projects
Hydrological Integrity Plans (HIP)
QAES Assessment services and guidance
Watercourse crossing assessments
Fish and Fish Habitat Assessments (FFHA)
Stream classification and assessments
Fisheries inventories and population assessments
eDNA Sampling for sensitive aquatic species
Aquatic habitat desktop reviews and mitigation planning
Fish Salvage and Relocations for stream crossing projects.
It all begins with permitting. Our team at RCH can guide you through the process of securing provincial and federal (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) permitting for projects impacting fish and fish habitat.
Primary Services Include:
Federal and provincial regulatory guidance
DFO Request For Review submission and guidance
DFO Species at Risk (SARA) permits
Provincial Fish Collection Permits
Provincial Fish Research Licenses
Provincial Fish salvage permits
Review and project guidance for updated NEBC Treaty 8 Planning and Mitigation Measures
Codes of Practice (CoP) notifications
Permitting
Construction Support
At RCH we provide guidance, regulatory and construction support during instream work.
Primary Services Include
Project Planning and Management
Project liability and constraints mapping
Fish salvage permitting and execution for projects requiring watercourse isolation.
Emergency fish salvage operations
Water quality monitoring (WQM) for projects conducting instream work.
Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
Environmental Protection Plans (EPP)
Our Commitment
Our commitment to excellence in fisheries and aquatic management make RCH Resource Management the ideal partner for your project needs. We understand the complexities and challenges of working within the regulatory framework and strive to provide innovative, effective solutions. By choosing our services, you can be confident in our ability to deliver reliable and impactful results, ensuring the success and sustainability of your projects.