Fisheries Research
Mountain Water Research is dedicated to conservation and restoration of fresh water ecosystems and native fish populations.
About Us
Mountain Water Research is a small fisheries research business based in British Columbia, Canada. MWR has over 25 years of experience working on a wide range of fish conservation projects throughout B.C. for the provincial and federal governments, crown-corporations, community groups, and the forest industry.
Our highly qualified personnel are individuals who bring a high degree of integrity to the biological work they conduct.
Services & Expertise
- Fish Population Evaluations
- Fish Habitat & Behaviour Assessments
- Data Analysis & Report Writing
- Extensive Field Experience in a Wide Range of Fisheries Techniques
- Over 25 years of boat operating experience on large rivers and lakes in BC.
Scientific Research Vessel Services
We provide high-performance, specialized marine support for environmental consultants, research institutions, government agencies, and industry leaders. Powered by two commercial-grade jet boats and an experienced crew, we deliver safe, reliable access to challenging aquatic environments.
Fleet & Technical Capabilities
- Shallow-Draft Access: Built with heavy-duty aluminum hulls and high-output jet propulsion to safely navigate low water, rapids, braided rivers, and debris zones inaccessible to standard craft.
- Purpose-Built Deck Space: Flexible configurations optimized for scientific equipment, water sampling, fishing gear, and sensitive telemetry.
- Precision & Stability: Exceptional spatial stability and low-speed control for accurate bathymetric mapping, acoustic profiling, and sensor deployment.
Core Operational Expertise
- Fisheries & Aquatic Biology: Support for population surveys, spawning assessments, sampling, and telemetry tagging in swift water.
- Environmental Monitoring: Seamless deployment for multi-point water sampling and data logger maintenance.
- Hydrologic & Bathymetric Surveys: Experienced crew support for riverbed mapping, flow dynamics, and erosion monitoring.
- Safety & Compliance: Fully compliant with commercial marine regulations, operated by swiftwater-trained personnel committed to zero-incident fieldwork.
Field-Ready Performance: From single-day sampling to multi-season field campaigns, we provide the rugged reliability your project demands.