Biological Studies

Identify the Species at Risk to Understand and Mitigate Project Impacts

Site Characterization & Impact Assessment

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Blue Heron offers a range of aquatic and terrestrial biological services, ranging from species-specific surveys to habitat assessments. We have extensive experience in species at risk (SAR) permitting, impact assessments, and mitigation recommendations. Blue Heron also offers expertise in fish relocation work.

Our industrial development work typically includes:

    • Desktop Studies for SAR and other sensitive natural heritage features
    • Aquatic and Terrestrial Biology Baseline Studies
    • Environmental Impact Studies
    • Natural Environment Studies
    • Revegetation Monitoring
    • Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM)

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We can train staff to understand the environmental responsibilities for the management and monitoring of potential impacts on-site.

Invest in training staff on a variety of biological study topics.

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Our team of Project Managers, Terrestrial Ecologists, Aquatic Biologists and Environmental Specialists perform a variety of wildlife and wildlife habitat surveys, including:

    • Bird Surveys and Nest Searches
    • Fish Community and Fish Habitat Studies
    • Benthic Community Studies
    • Stream Assessments
    • Reptile and Amphibian Surveys
    • Aerial and Track Count Mammal Studies
    • Wetland Evaluations and Delineations
    • Natural Heritage Feature Evaluations
    • Detailed Vegetation Inventories

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Ecological studies are critical to Assessing the environmental impacts of proposed development projects on fish, wildlife, and their habitats

Environmental Effects Monitoring

Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental
protection measures in aquatic ecosystems

Blue Heron staff possess the expertise to conduct and report upon a variety of environmental effects monitoring studies.

We can ensure your project meets all the latest regulatory requirements.

Services Include:

    • Effluent Characterization
    • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Biological monitoring studies of fish populations, benthic invertebrate communities, and mercury & selenium concentration in fish tissues to determine effects
    • Sublethal Toxicity Testing
    • Investigation of Cause studies if an effect is found and confirmed
    • Data assessment and Interpretive Reporting, based on MDMER submission schedule and requirements