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Conservation Engineering

Our staff have a built a unique reputation for integrating engineering, biology, and conservation in projects on behalf of our partners’ needs. Standard engineering principles are wedded with biology and conservation in work that includes endangered species restoration, water conservation, habitat restoration, and water reclamation. Core design work focuses on aquatic species restoration through captive breeding and propagation.

More information on some of our recent projects:

Spotlight
Development of Sustainable Land-based Aquaculture Production Systems

19.5-month-old rainbow trout grown in reuse system

Freshwater Institute engineers and scientists are working to develop and evaluate new technologies for land-based aquaculture systems. Current research includes a collaborative study with WVU and USDA evaluating changes in fillet quality as rainbow trout approach maturation at 20+ months post-hatch.
Donor Commitment
Donor Committment

Our donors choose to invest in the Fund because of our commitment to safeguarding their privacy, exceeding industry standards for use of funds, limiting mailings and ensuring gifts directly support conservation.