Young Associates has extensive experience of freshwater ecological work and our staff have particular expertise in: fisheries, invertebrate communities, water quality, hydrology and habitat requirements.

Many of our freshwater contracts relate to the assessmnet and audit of developments such as: hydroelectric schemes, transportation and cable/pipeline laying operations. This work is underpinned by comprehensive survey capabilities and we have a range of equipment including: electric fishing apparatus, water quality loggers, boats and nets. We also have a fully equipped laboratory designed for processing and identifying invertebrates.

We also have a thorough knowledge of pollution legislation and its application. We have produced several pollution control plans and provided advice on pollution control during construction works.

Some examples of our freshwater commissions are listed below
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Young Associates
Freshwater Projects

Link		Project Title	Client
		Environmental Assessment of a small-scale hydroelectricity generating scheme at Loch Poll	Highland Light and Power Ltd
		Extensive R&D study of the impacts from road run-off on riverine ecology	SEDD
		Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) - ecological surveys and mitigation works	Union Railways
		Site agents for M6 construction	Secretary of State & Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd
		Preparation of EMS and Environmental supervision for the upgrading of the A75	TJP & Farrans (Construction) Ltd
		Freshwater pearl mussel survey on the River Spey	Scottish Natural Heritage