Fish Salvage and Freshwater Mussel Relocation Services
During construction projects in waterways where it is necessary to temporarily reduce or divert water flow from the project area, fish salvage and mussel relocation may be required to reduce impacts to local protected wildlife. Reduced flows can cause fish, freshwater mussels, or other aquatic organisms to be stranded, which can be stressful or even deadly. EcoAnalysts is fully equipped to respond in a timely manner, helping keep your project on schedule, and providing trusted scientific expertise in the handling of fish, freshwater mussels and other aquatic species. We will be there when you need us and we have a good working relationship with various state departments who know our proven record of safety and reliability.
Fish and Mussels Relocated for Bridge Construction
Recently, stream flow in 120 lineal feet of Potlatch Creek near Bovill, Idaho was diverted to allow a bridge to be rebuilt. Potlatch Creek is known to be inhabited by steelhead and other native fish and invertebrate species. To reduce environmental impacts from the project, EcoAnalysts performed fish salvage. Given less than a 24-hour notice, EcoAnalysts quickly mobilized and provided a fully equipped fisheries crew to assist the client. We captured, identified, counted, and removed all fish in the project area and placed them, unharmed, in a downstream area. In addition, we relocated over 80 western pearlshell mussels. Mussels can live for 80 years or more, are an important part of the stream ecosystem, and have become increasingly rare.
To inquire about our fish salvage or freshwater mussel relocation services, please contact us: