Our specialists perform numerous scientific studies for myriad aquatic resources. Some of our in-water work includes nutrients & heavy metal monitoring; pH, dissolved oxygen, & temperature modeling; quantifying algal blooms & ecosystem metabolism; stream gauging & flow studies; groundwater exchange rates; flood frequency analyses; hydaulic & hydrologic analyses; geomorphic characterization; sediment transport; and bank erosion & stability indices. 

Wetland & Water Resources

Watershed Consulting works performs a variety of wetland and water resource service. Our services include wetland and stream assessment and monitoring, permitting, restoration and water quality enhancement. Watershed Consulting employs a Professional Wetland Scientists and a wetland ecologists who have performed several large-scale studies, as well as delineated thousands of acres of wetlands.

 

Let us help you with:

  • Water quality monitoring & modeling
  • Surface & groundwater investigations 
  • Wetland evalulation and survey
  • Wetland restoration design and implementation
  • Wetland delineation and functional assessments
  • Wetland mapping and classification
  • Local, state and federal permitting
  • Storm & wastewater treatment & reuse

Learn more about our Floating Treatment Wetlands Program

  • Provide habitat above and below the waterline

    • Reduce need for supplemental fish feed by supporting dense macro-invertebrate populations

    • Provide shelter for fish

    • Act as nesting islands for loon and other migratory birds

    • Basking habitat for reptiles and amphibians

Water Quality Benefits

  • Remove water pollutants without the need for chemical treatment

    • Reduce and remove nitrate, phosphorous, BOD, COD and ammonia

    • Sequester dissolved and particulate heavy metals

    • Reduce total suspended solids and turbidity

  • Prevent harmful algal blooms

    • Remove excess nutrients

    • Shade water column

    • Reduce unsightly floating algeal mats

    • Shade out submerged aquatic weeds

Custom Design

  • Designed and engineered to any size, shape and application

    • Species-specific nesting and spawning islands

    • Organic shapes for asethetics

    • Fishing platforms

    • Boat docks and ramps

    • Support large structures

    • Vegetate with virtually any water-loving species or hardscape for human use

Learn more about BioHaven® Technology
and the product's case studies at the 
Floating Island International® website.

Habitat Enhancement

Watershed Consulting is the local expert and regional distributor of BioHaven floating treatment wetlands, a bio-mimetic water treatment technology. BioHaven floating islands act as concentrated biofilm reactors, rapidly processing and removing contaminants from waterways.

 

The non-woven, recycled PET plastic matrix provides enhanced habitat for microbial communities that metabolize excess nutrients. A 250 square foot island provides more than an acre of wetland surface area. We can help you design your very own, customized BioHaven floating treatment wetland.