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.