Alden’s Environmental Group is widely recognized as being highly effective in resolving environmental issues associated with FERC and NPDES project licensing. The Group, which is comprised of engineers and scientists, has developed numerous fish protection systems for water intakes as well as upstream and downstream fish passage facilities at dams. The Group specializes in resolving O&M problems associated with fish protection needs such as debris management, icing, siltation, and head loss. Alden’s solutions maximize the benefits received from the costs invested in meeting compliance.
Specific areas of expertise include:
- CWA §316(b) technology or operational engineering, cost, and biological effectiveness evaluations
- Strategic planning for §316(b) compliance (AIA, PIC, TIOP, CDS, etc.)
- CWIS fish protection technology design, development, and evaluation
- Upstream and downstream fish passage design and evaluation
- Laboratory and field studies of fish protection and passage technologies
- FERC licensing and NEPA compliance
- Pilot studies
- Hydroelectric entrainment and mortality studies
- Hydraulic design and model studies
- Resolution of O&M problems (e.g., icing, siltation, biofouling, and debris)
- Fish-friendly hydro turbine design
- Design, development, and testing of hydrokinetic technologies
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"They are unbelievably knowledgeable about what's going on with respect to fish protection and fish passage work in North America. I'm amazed that they continue to grow, which to me is a strong testimonial to their broad appeal to many utilities or water users." - David Michaud, Senior Environmental Scientist, WE Energies |
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