Limnoterra Limited provides professional consultation services in environmental sciences and its applications. The firm was incorporated in 1979 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada by Dr. R. Jon Planck. Dr. Planck has been consulting in environmental projects for 32 years.
Limnoterra Limited's staff of eleven and associates include specialists in various disciplines of biology and ecology as well as landscape architecture, planning, hydrology, hydrogeology, engineering, and wastewater management. Team members combine their skills for unique solutions to rehabilitation projects, agency reviews, research, studies, and design. Practical experience and science are combined in a holistic approach to ecological design for a broad range of projects including; roads, subdivisions, harbors, airports, parks, streams, wetlands, terrestrial systems, and lakes. This approach leads to innovative designs where both economic practicality and ecological health are satisfied.
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Environmental Inventories |
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detailed terrestrial and aquatic biological surveys |
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Analysis of Ecological Data |
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mathematical modeling |
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statistical design and analysis |
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systems analysis |
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reporting and publication |
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presentation to local bodies as well as international colloquia |
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Environmental Design |
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coordination of design teams of biologists, architects, planners, and engineers |
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projects such as parks and residential units as well as large projects such as harbours, airports, new cities, large subdivisions, national park facilities |
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landscape architecture |
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Water Management, Monitoring, and Analysis |
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storm water management through detailed topographic and soils analysis leading to site drainage therby insuring water conservation where possible |
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restoration and rehabilitation of water courses or water bodies |
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fluvial geomorphology and bioengineering |
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use of wetland systems or water quality and quantity remediation |
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conservation and use of groundwater for site features where possible |
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flow, stage, rain and temperature monitoring and analysis using Limnoterra manufactured electronic data aquisition equipment (EcoBugs). |
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Inflow and Infiltration studies, monitoring and analysis |
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Soil Management |
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erosion control |
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contaminated sediment removal |
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river bank and floodplain creation/restoration |
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Vegetation Management |
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tree conservation, and management |
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rare species protection |
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planting plans for restoration of natural systems |
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formal planting plans for new developments |
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Wildlife Management |
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rare species protection |
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habitat creation and maintenance |
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pest management |
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fisheries stock assessment and management |
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Ecosystem Analysis |
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human - nature interrelationships |
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stability and diversity of ecosystem dynamics |
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predictive modeling of ecosystems |
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bioregional and watershed level analysis of total ecosystems |
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public values, both social and economic of ecosystem components |
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Environmental Impact Assessments |
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Federal/ Provincial and local levels of Impact Statements (EIS) or Assessments (EA) |
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watershed and sub-watershed studies |
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Nature Interpretation and Recreational Opportunities |
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educational programs and materials |
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seminars and courses |
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public involvement in sub-watershed studies |
Many of our clients, seeking solutions to complex problems, come to us through government agency referrals. Clients of
Limnoterra include; industry, all levels of government, universities, and private sector organizations and individuals.
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