FishTec, LLC Information

FishTec collaborates with clients and regulators to achieve a practical balance between natural resource protection and economic feasibility. Fisheries Science & Fish Passage FishTec provides customized fisheries science and fish passage services tailored to the needs of each project. Successful fish passage solutions require defensible science supported by sound engineering concepts. FishTec has extensive experience conducting fisheries surveys, evaluations, and assessments throughout the Northeast and across the United States. Core expertise includes fish passage feasibility assessments, passage evaluations, and effectiveness monitoring using advanced fish tracking technologies (radio and acoustic telemetry, PIT tag monitoring) and underwater video surveillance. FishTec has worked extensively with diadromous and migratory species, including American eel, American shad, river herring, Atlantic salmon, shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon, striped bass, and sea lamprey. Environmental Assessment & Regulatory Support FishTec provides scientific and regulatory guidance supporting compliance with NEPA, ESA, the Federal Power Act, and the Clean Water Act for projects in the energy, utility, transportation, and water resource sectors. Hydropower & FERC Licensing FishTec delivers scientific and regulatory services supporting hydropower licensing and compliance nationwide, specializing in the design and execution of environmental study programs required to obtain and maintain FERC licenses. Equipment Rentals FishTec also rents select fisheries monitoring and research equipment, including telemetry systems, underwater camera systems, and fish passage monitoring gear.