FishTec, LLC

FishTec strives to collaborate with clients and regulators to find a healthy balance between natural resource protection and economic feasibility. Fisheries Science and Passage - FishTec services are customized to meet the specific needs of each client. Successful fish passage projects require sound science and engineering concepts. FishTec is experienced in conducting a multitude of fisheries surveys, evaluations, and assessments in the Northeast and across the United States. FishTec specializes in fish passage feasibility assessments, evaluations, and effectiveness monitoring through fish tracking (e.g., radio and acoustic telemetry, PIT tag monitoring) and underwater video surveillance. Extensive experience with many diadromous fish species, including American eel, American shad, river herring, Atlantic salmon, shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon, striped bass, and sea lamprey. Environmental Assessment - Experienced providing guidance to clients regarding the execution of their projects and evaluation of the effects on natural resources. Provides services required to complete requirements of the National Environmental Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, Federal Power Act, and Clean Water Act, particularly for the energy, utility, transportation, and water resource sectors. Hydropower FERC Licensing - Provides scientific and regulatory services required to complete the licensing process of hydropower facilities in the Northeast and across the United States. FishTec has experience with the various processes of licensing these facilities, as outlined in the Federal Power Act, and specializes in the development and execution of the suite of environmental studies required to successfully obtain a license from the FERC. FishTec will work with your company and various stakeholders to meet your project goals in a cost efficient and strategic manner to create a smooth and successful process.