ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL STUDIES
HİDROJEOTEK conducts environmental and ecological studies focused on the sustainable management of natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, and scientific assessment of environmental risks associated with development projects. Interdisciplinary expertise in ecohydrology, environmental health, and environmental sciences is integrated into a technical consultancy approach centered on ecosystem integrity and human health.
The studies aim to identify environmental impacts, manage associated risks, and develop protection and mitigation strategies through scientifically sound methodologies.
Environmental Impact and Ecosystem Assessment
Environmental impact and ecosystem assessment studies involve the interdisciplinary evaluation of potential impacts of projects on natural environments. The focus is on defining baseline environmental conditions and assessing impact–response relationships using scientific evidence.
Key activities include:
Integrated Impact Analyses:
Holistic assessment of project impacts through GIS-based ecological, geological, and hydrogeological analyses within Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processes.Ecosystem Assessment Reports:
Scientific evaluation and reporting of the effects of planned activities on hydrological, hydrogeological, and ecological systems.Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Analyses:
Determination of environmental flow requirements to sustain riverine ecosystems based on ecological and hydrological criteria.
Environmental Health and Risk Management
Environmental health studies focus on identifying and managing risks posed by environmental pollutants to human health. HİDROJEOTEK applies data-driven approaches to assess and monitor environmental health risks.
The scope of work includes:
Environmental Risk Assessment:
Analysis of pollutant transport pathways and potential health impacts based on established scientific criteria.Environmental Monitoring Programs:
Monitoring of air, soil, and water quality parameters to support environmental health planning and management.Health and Safety Planning:
Development of preventive strategies and safety plans addressing site-specific environmental health risks.Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) Management:
Determination of ARD potential in mining sites, interpretation of geochemical static/kinetic tests, and development of management plans.
Ecological Planning and Nature Conservation
Ecological planning and nature conservation studies address the protection of biodiversity and restoration of degraded ecosystems through strategic and science-based approaches.
Key activities include:
Management and Conservation Plans:
Development of action plans and management strategies for protected areas, sensitive habitats, and species conservation.Ecosystem Restoration and Rehabilitation:
Preparation of habitat and landscape restoration plans aimed at minimizing project impacts and supporting ecological recovery.Inventory and Monitoring Studies:
Preparation of biodiversity inventories for terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and periodic monitoring of species and habitat changes.
Science-Based Methodology
HİDROJEOTEK conducts environmental and ecological studies in line with international standards and ecohydrological principles, extending beyond national regulatory requirements. All analyses are grounded in established scientific methodologies and interdisciplinary data integration.
Technical Note:
Numerical modeling and spatial analysis tools applied in the analyses are selected dynamically based on ecological sensitivity, international standards, and the most recent approaches in scientific literature.