Integrated Natural Systems & Aquatic Resources
Increasing environmental responsibilities, shifting regulatory environments, and a changing climate mean you need to have an effective approach to aquatic resource management. Our team integrates expertise in hydrology, geomorphology, hydraulics, groundwater, water quality, aquatic ecology, wetlands, and water chemistry to support integrated assessments. We scale our range of analytical tools and information management systems to provide you with the best solution based on your project needs.
Aquatic Resource Management Solutions
Water Quality
Our broad range of water quality monitoring and analysis services—from plan development to mixing zone analyses to broader-scale analyses involving priority pollutants and sediment loading allocations—leads to cost-effective solutions for facilities that require storm water plans, oil spill prevention and response plans, and national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permits, spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans and facility response plans (FRP).
- Plan development, including storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), notice of intent (NOI), and reporting
- Water usage permitting
- Industrial user and industrial discharge permit applications and compliance monitoring
- Wetland and water body compliance monitoring programs
- Pollution prevention opportunity assessments
- NPDES permit applications and renewals
- Negotiations of permit conditions
- Surface water quality modelling
- GIS mapping and integrated databases
- Comprehensive inspection services for stormwater collection systems
- Compliance auditing
- Employee training programs
Fisheries & Aquatic Ecology
Our broad range of water quality monitoring and analysis services—from plan development to mixing zone analyses to broader-scale analyses involving priority pollutants and sediment loading allocations—leads to cost-effective solutions for facilities that require storm water plans, oil spill prevention and response plans, and national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permits, spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans and facility response plans (FRP).
- Plan development, including storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), notice of intent (NOI), and reporting
- Water usage permitting
- Industrial user and industrial discharge permit applications and compliance monitoring
- Wetland and water body compliance monitoring programs
- Pollution prevention opportunity assessments
- NPDES permit applications and renewals
- Negotiations of permit conditions
- Surface water quality modelling
- GIS mapping and integrated databases
- Comprehensive inspection services for stormwater collection systems
- Compliance auditing
- Employee training programs
Case Studies
Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge Fish Habitat Offsetting
Montrose’s Consulting & Engineering Division (formerly Matrix Solutions) devised and executed a plan to create and enhance fish habitat in a side channel 225 m downstream of the bridge.
Air, Soil, and Water Analysis of a Governmental Project Site in McClellan, CA
Opportunity A governmental project site in McClellan, CA required extensive air, soil, and water analysis for metals, organics, and standard […]
Accurate Low-level Measurement of Formaldehyde Emissions from Gas Turbines
Opportunity The EPA recently mandated the testing of formaldehyde emissions from gas turbines used for electric power generation, cogeneration, and […]
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Latest Content
Mitigating and Managing Harmful Algae Blooms
Montrose resource economist Andrew Bechard, Ph.D., sheds light on the economic challenges posed by HABs and the importance of a strategy for mitigating losses and managing liabilities.
