Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration: Industry Perspectives on Successful Design and Delivery

This session showcases practical insights from hydropower licensees who have successfully implemented fish passage facilities and habitat restoration projects. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about balancing regulatory compliance with project economics and delivering outcomes that satisfy both ecological objectives and operational needs. These case studies will highlight projects that achieved measurable improvements in fish populations while maintaining reliable generation.

Speakers will share real-world experiences with designing, constructing, and operating fish passage solutions including fish ladders, bypass systems, and nature-like fishways.

Topics include:
-- species-specific passage requirements
-- adaptive management approaches
-- cost management strategies
-- lessons learned from performance monitoring

Presenter(s)

Kate StirrVice President of External AffairsNatel EnergyModerator

Sean PerkinsApplication Engineering ManagerAmerican HydroSpeaker

Jody SmetChief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President Regulatory AffairsEagle Creek Renewable EnergySpeaker

Bryan SojkowskiSenior Fish Passage EngineerGomez and Sullivan Engineers, D.P.C.Speaker

Brett TowlerSenior Fish Passage/Dam Safety EngineerGomez and Sullivan Engineers, D.P.C.Speaker

Marcel Young-ScaggsSenior Water Resources EngineerInter-FluveSpeaker