Instream Flow Studies
Blum Environmental Consultants is extensively trained and certified in the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM). Staff is expert in all facets of instream flow studies, from project scoping, agency consultation to complex habitat modeling and habitat suitability curves. Our staff has successfully negotiated instream flows for hydroelectric projects, mining operations, hatcheries, and water-basin planning efforts.
SERVICES
- Project scoping
- Agency consultation
- Habitat mapping and statistical analysis
- Study site selection
- Use of acoustic Doppler current profilers
- Habitat suitability index (HSI) development and modeling
- Model calibration
- Application of Delphi method in instream flow negotiations
- Mitigation Plan Development
- Agency and tribal negotiations
PARTIAL LIST OF PROJECTS AND CLIENTS
Box Canyon Creek
Elemental Energy
Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
Lower Skagit River Instream Flow Studies
Skagit PUD No. 1 and City of Anacortes
Mt. Vernon, Washington
Packwood Lake Instream Flow Studies
Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project Relicensing
Energy Northwest, Richland, WA
Grant Creek Instream Flow Study
Kenai Hydro, Ltd.
Moose Pass, Alaska
Wahleach Creek Instream Flow Assessment
Hemmera Environmental
Hope, British Columbia, Canada
Packwood Lake
As part of the Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project relicensing, John Blum was Project Manager and Principal Fisheries Scientist for the environmental studies required under the Integrated Licensing Process.