Affiliated Researchers https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com (989) 859-0747 | Environmental Research, Mapping and Technology Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:23:54 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Affiliated Researchers https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com 32 32 Fishery recruitment investigations https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/fishery-recruitment-investigations/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:13:06 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1719
Affiliated Researchers conducted a fishery recruitment study of Badger Lake, Michigan utilized the live collection and release of young-of-the-year (YOY) fish with seine netting methods, and with visual observation of YOY by snorkel survey method.  Both methods resulted in no harm to the fish, and allowed a determination of the status of the YOY population in the lake.
]]> Sub-Bottom Profiling for Groundwater Investigations https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/sub-bottom-profiling-for-groundwater-investigations/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:22:18 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1591

As part of ongoing groundwater investigations at a former military installation, Affiliated Researchers collected sub-bottom profiling data of the stratigraphy beneath an adjacent inland lake. Affiliated Researchers successfully utilized a high-resolution sub-bottom profiler to map the clay, sand, and gravel substrates beneath the lake for purposes of mapping the potential conveyance of contaminated groundwater.

]]> Side Scan Survey Of the Kanawha River https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/side-scan-survey-of-the-kanawha-river/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:06:19 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1580

Affiliated Researchers was subcontracted to perform side-scan sonar surveys in support of sediment investigations on the Kanawha River in West Virginia. Affiliated Researchers provided its trained personnel, survey vessels, sonar equipment, and RTK-GPS survey equipment to perform side-scan services to be used to develop baseline information of the existing riverbed conditions.

]]> Defining Areas of Concern https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/defining-areas-of-concern/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:03:08 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1575

AFFILIATED RESEARCHERS’ team of Scientists utilized our Klein 3500 Hydrochart sonar, survey vessels, and RTK-GPS survey equipment to collect side-scan sonar data for substrate characterization and mapping as part of an environmental restoration of an environmental area of concern. With this data our client was able to classify the seabed in this protected area.

]]> Vibracoring on the Au Sable River https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/vibracoring-on-the-au-sable-river/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:27:52 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1569

Affiliated Researchers conducted vibracore sediment sampling on the Au Sable River, Michigan to test for the presence of PFAS. Affiliated Researchers trained team of Scientists and Technicians used our shallow-water vibracore vessel, underwater vibracore system, and RTK-GPS survey equipment to collect vibracore sediment core-samples at specified locations on the river. Affiliated Researchers has collected thousands of vibracore sediment samples at hundreds of project locations throughout the US.

]]> Magnetometer Survey for UXO https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/magnetometer-survey-for-uxo/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:51:50 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1442

As part of the project engineering requirements, Affiliated Researchers conducted digital magnetic surveys (DGM) utilizing a marine magnetometer to detect potential underwater military munitions (UXO) at a project area outside of Richmond, Virginia. Affiliated Researchers utilized its professionally trained staff, its survey vessels, a Geometrics G-882 marine magnetometer, RTK-GPS survey equipment, and hydrographic software to conduct 18 linear miles of DGM surveys.

]]> Dam Removal at Kinnickinic River, Wisconsin https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/dam-removal-at-kinnickinic-river-wisconsin/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:46:59 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1437

As part of a dam removal project, Affiliated Researchers was sub-contracted to conduct vibracore sediment sampling on the Kinnickinic River, Wisconsin. These services supported a critical aspect for the project. Affiliated Researchers utilized OPUS methods to establish local survey controls, set up an RTK-GPS base station, navigated to the designated sampling locations using RTK-GPS survey equipment, and accurately determined the elevation of the river bed and the depth of the accumulated sediments prior to each sampling. Affiliated Researchers utilized its shallow-water pontoon vibracore vessel to collect sediment core-samples at the project site.

]]> Biological Inventory of a Small, midwest stream https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/biological-inventory-of-a-small-midwest-stream/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:09:06 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1430

Affiliated Researchers conducted a biological inventory of a small stream in Southern Indiana. This study was completed over a two year period to gather comparative data to help understand the overall health of the preserve. By measuring and scientifically analysing the biodiversity of the area, Affiliated Researchers was able to assist the Army Corp of Engineers to better manage the stream system of this area.

]]> Specializing in Wetland Delineations since 1990 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/specializing-in-wetland-delineations-since-1990/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:02:40 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1424

In response to a Part 303 violation notice received by the property owner, Affiliated Researchers was contracted to conduct a wetland delineation on a 70+ acre property in Southwestern, Michigan. Affiliated Researchers’ Wetland Scientists conducted the delineation in accordance with Federal and State criteria, and provided USACE data sheets, scaled drawings, and a detailed report.

]]> Hydroelectric Impoundments https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/hydroelectric-impoundments/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:36:04 +0000 https://www.affiliatedresearchers.com/?p=1372
Affiliated Researchers conducted periodic water quality monitoring at hydroelectric projects in Michigan. The water quality data monitored the chemical and physical characteristics of the project impoundments, tailwaters, and riverine reaches as required for licensing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Affiliated Researchers’ Scientists collected more than 30 distinct water samples during each seasonal sampling event to obtain sufficient data of the specified water quality parameters.
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