Flow Hydrodynamics Around In-stream Habitat Structures: Enhancing Ecological Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking services for a project titled Flow Hydrodynamics Around In-stream Habitat Structures: Enhancing Ecological Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems. The primary objective is to move beyond trial-and-error methods by identifying and evaluating the fundamental ecohydraulics approaches that govern the performance of in-stream habitat structures to ensure successful critical habitat and ecological river restoration. The scope of work involves three main components: an experimental flume study, fish experiments, and numerical or field studies. These tasks aim to provide the necessary tools, mitigation measures, and clarity on restoration effectiveness to improve the planning and management of species protection and fish habitat restoration within riverine systems. The project is managed by the Government of Canada with performance locations including Winnipeg and other areas across Canada.