Sediment Quality: We have extensive knowledge of and experience in relation to sediment quality, and the sampling and assessment of aquatic and marine sediments. This work has been completed as part of baseline receiving environment assessments and also through monitoring construction sites, industrial discharges and wastewater treatment plant discharges.
We provide a full suite of laboratory analysis utilising specialist laboratories with INAB, MCERTS and UKAS accreditation.
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Sediment quality assessments we undertake include physical parameters such as Total Organic Carbon, Particle Size Distribution Analyses, and Natural Moisture Content along with nutrient parameter determinations such as Ortho-Phosphate, Nitrate, and Nitrite.
We also assess a range of metals, including Heavy Metals. Other parameters we regularly assess include Oils, Fats & Greases, Hydrocarbons and VOCs.
Our integrated approach to sediment quality also includes the use of biological indicators, and we can assess sediment quality using biotic indices based on sediment macroinvertebrates communities. We also provide a range of sediment microbiological assessments for freshwater, transitional and marine inshore waters.
Also see our Water Quality Surveys page.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) published new guidance in January 2019 for bats surveys at wind farm sites. These new guidelines are entitled “Bats and onshore wind turbines – survey, assessment and mitigation”. The document incorporates findings from the latest research on the impact of wind farms on bats. It is endorsed by all the statutory […]
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We are one of the leading companies in Ireland providing mammal surveys and assessments. We provide expert advise on both bats and terrestrial non-volant (i.e. non-flying) mammals. We undertake surveys for all terrestrial non-volant mammal species in Ireland, including Badger, Otter, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten, and non-native American Mink, among others. Our staff are fully […]
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We were delighted to work recently with BBC Earth on a documentary on Sea Lampreys Petromyzon marinus. The filming took place during early-June 2017 on the old River Shannon at Castleconnell, Co Limerick. This is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Sea Lampreys are a key conservation interest of this […]
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A major new book will be published in May 2017 entitled ‘Wildlife and Wind Farms: Conflicts and Solutions’. Volume 1 of this book includes a chapter prepared by Ecofact Principal Ecologist Dr. William O’Connor. The two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the interactions between wind farms and wildlife, each volume dedicated to one of the two […]
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Our staff are currently undertaking a number of wintering bird surveys in the Irish Midlands. Here we have provided some photos and videos from bird surveys we undertook during December 2015. Our bird surveys are undertaken to inform both the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) reports being prepared for proposed wind energy […]
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