wetland research & management (wrm)

WRM is a Perth-based environmental research and consultancy firm, specialising in the ecology and management of aquatic fauna of freshwater, estuarine and salt lake systems. Headed by Dr Andrew Storey, our staff have over 80 years combined experience in aquatic ecosystem management. We provide a comprehensive suite of aquatic ecological services to a range of local, national and international clients in the mining, infrastructure, local government and State utility sectors, including: - Aquatic fauna surveys (baseline and monitoring); macroinvertebrates, hyporheos fauna, microinverterbates (zooplankton), fish, crayfish, turtles, frogs, water birds & water rats - Water quality monitoring and assessment - Development of site-specific water quality guidelines and trigger values, in line with ANZECC/ARMCANZ (2000) guidelines for the protection of aquatic fauna - Desktop reviews & impact assessments - Invasive (pest) fish removal, including koi/carp and goldfish, using boat and backpack electrofishing and traditional netting/trapping methods - Pre- and post wetland rehabilitation assessments - Foreshore condition and aquatic/riparian habitat assessments - Development and review of ecological water requirements (EWRs) and water provisions (EWPs) - Fish passage and migration assessments - Ecotoxicity, fish tissue metal bioaccumulation and food web studies - Threatened (targeted) fauna surveys and listed species management (e.g. sawfish, sharks) - In-house sample processing and species-level identification of macroinvertebrate fauna We pride ourselves on forming long-lasting relationships with clients, and providing the highest-quality ecological services, with scientific-precision and expert knowledge at the fore-front of our vision. To find out how WRM can help you, please email us at admin@wetlandresearch.com.au, or phone (08) 9361 4325.