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Hydroelectric projects,
timber harvesting, fisheries, urban and industrial pollution, global
climate change — these are some of the multiple stresses affecting
the planet's aquatic ecosystems.
ESSA has an internationally-recognized
reputation for developing creative solutions in these problem areas
— solutions with a lasting benefit. We consider both the ecosystem
and human dimensions of aquatic ecosystem problems, whether we are
tackling broad-scale planning and policy issues, developing scientifically
defensible impact assessments, or
building analytical ecological models
and software systems for aquatic
resource management.
We work with clients
to test and refine methods to build cooperation among aquatic ecosystem
scientists, resource managers and stakeholders. ESSA makes this
process work through inspired leadership of teams, skilled technical
facilitation of workshops, high caliber
scientific knowledge and objective problem analysis
using advanced techniques. A close network of associates provides
specialized expertise in Bayesian statistics, economics, hydrodynamic
modeling, field data collection and laboratory analyses.
Our services include:
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water resources planning and
policy evaluation for fisheries |
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fisheries stock
assessment, population modelling and decision analysis |
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strategic
planning and policy evaluation for fisheries |
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simulation
models and quantitative analyses for impact assessments |
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experimental
design and monitoring for pollution and fisheries studies |
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integrated
ecosystem management (watersheds, coastal zones) |
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technical
dispute resolution with stakeholder
groups |
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continued
learning through Adaptive Management
design, education and training |
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