Barkley Project Group is experienced in managing and conducting the detailed technical studies necessary to develop successful hydropower projects. These include:
- hydrological studies to determine the amount and distribution of precipitation and stream flow. These studies integrate precipitation data with continuous stream flow monitoring to determine the amount of water available for hydropower generation and other uses. This includes the seasonal distribution of flow and capacity for power generation.
- detailed fish and fish habitat assessments to determine fish species presence, distribution and habitat use. Information on fish and fish habitat is combined with hydrology to assess the potential effects of water storage, diversion and use on fish populations and the productivity of aquatic ecosystems.
- Instream flow incremental methodology (IFIM) studies as per Provincial standards and guidelines to determine the instream flow requirement (IFR) for diversion reaches of hydropower projects.
- wildlife and terrestrial ecosystem studies to identify important species, assess habitat use and identify sensitivities related to project development.
- environmental impact assessment: integrating project planning with technical studies to predict the potential impacts of project development and determine suitable environmental impact mitigation measures and habitat restoration and habitat compensation strategies . These assessments feed back into the project design to develop viable, environmentally sound and licensable projects.
Barkley Project Group works with technical associate Streamline Environmental Consulting Ltd. to complete the environmental requirements of renewable energy projects. Barkley Project Group also retains and manages other technical expertise to provide hydrology, civil engineering, socioeconomic, archeological, visual quality, geotechnical and terrain stability assessments as required.
