Small hydroelectric stations can make a positive contribution to local electricity needs, with a very minor long-term impact. It is vital, however, that the scale of that impact is assessed before construction begins; this often means baseline studies to assess existing fauna and identify any species of particular concern.
Pisces Conservation were requested to assess plans for a small hydro station on the River Thames, intended to provide power for Windsor Castle. A series of macroinvertebrate sampling trips were undertaken to the site, to study the fauna, identify species of concern, and predict potential ecological changes arising from the construction.
Pisces staff have considerable experience in freshwater macroinvertebrate ecology and statistical methods for analysis of survey data. Pisces own software packages, developed specifically for working biologists, were used to analyse survey data. We regularly work with statutory bodies such as English Nature and the Environment Agency, to assure full compliance with UK and EU legislation to protect habitats and species. Further information on our power plant-related work is available on our Power Station Effects website.

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