{"id":5419,"date":"2023-09-14T10:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dge.ee\/services\/biodiversity\/veeokosusteemide-konsultatsioonid\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T12:18:32","slug":"aquatic-ecosystem-studies-and-consultancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dge.ee\/en\/services\/biodiversity\/aquatic-ecosystem-studies-and-consultancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquatic Ecosystem Studies and Consultancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Surveys, impact assessment and expert advice for planning and development projects affecting freshwater and marine ecosystems.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Why it matters?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Rivers, lakes, wetlands and marine areas provide important habitats, and their condition affects biodiversity, water quality and the use of water resources. Development activities, modifications to water bodies and shorelines, dredging, damming and changes in water regimes can affect aquatic species and habitats and lead to deterioration in ecological status.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Assessing potential impacts on aquatic ecosystems at an early stage helps identify environmental risks, determine survey requirements and plan activities in ways that address nature conservation and water management requirements alongside development and infrastructure needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Experience\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Hendrikson DGE has extensive experience in assessing impacts on freshwater and marine ecosystems and in planning and coordinating the necessary surveys. We have contributed to environmental impact assessments for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects, assessments of water body status and aquatic environmental impacts, and water management and conservation planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We work with researchers, specialist consultants and engineering firms in Estonia and internationally. Our strength lies in combining aquatic ecology expertise with the requirements of spatial planning, environmental assessment and permitting processes, ensuring that survey findings and expert assessments provide practical input for decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our services<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Aquatic ecosystem surveys, impact assessment and expert advice throughout the planning and development process.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aquatic Environmental Impact Assessment and Advisory<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n