 Rivers
and streams are the direct link between terrestrial
and aquatic environments. They are both important
natural and recreational resources. However, because
of our propensity to develop close to streams
and rivers, whether historically because of commerce
or energy supply reasons, or now because of their
aesthetic properties, these ecosystems are often
subject to watershed-related impacts. Princeton
Hydro’s ecologists, environmental scientists
and engineers have the technical ability needed
for the comprehensive investigation, assessment
and restoration of stream and river systems. Princeton
Hydro’s riverine programs have involved
in situ water quality and flow monitoring, watershed
modeling, habitat evaluation, monitoring of phytoplankton,
zooplankton, benthos, macrophytes and fish and
the analysis and synthesis of large sets of environmental
data. We make extensive use of GIS and aerial
photography to identify critical stream corridor
areas. We frequently conduct hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling for floodplain and floodway delineation.
Our stream and river studies have included investigations
of riparian habitats used by rare and endangered
species.
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