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WE ARE SPECIALIST FRESHWATER CONSULTANTS LOCATED IN CAPE TOWN

Building on over 25 years of scientific leadership, Freshwater Consulting provides the specialist insight required to balance sustainable development with the functional integrity of our most vital aquatic environments. From catchment-scale management to specialized ecological restoration, we leverage a quarter-century of deep expertise to ensure the health and resilience of river and wetland systems across Southern Africa and beyond.

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Our Services

At Freshwater Consulting, we provide comprehensive ecological expertise to support the management, sustainable utilisation and rehabilitation of wetland and river ecosystems. Our services include water quality monitoring, the development of wetland management plans, and the creation of river corridor and catchment management strategies. We offer specialist input to impact assessments for urban development, infrastructure projects, and altered flow regimes, ensuring ecological integrity is maintained. With a strong focus on biomonitoring using the South African Scoring System (SASS) and GIS mapping, we deliver actionable insights for sustainable river and wetland management. Our team is committed to protecting aquatic ecosystems through innovative rehabilitation, robust environmental management, and cutting-edge database design.

Biomonitoring using
SASS

Impact Assesments ensure ecological integrity

River & Wetland
Management

Why us?

At Freshwater Consulting, we combine cutting-edge science, innovative technology, and a deep commitment to sustainability to provide tailor-made solutions for preserving and managing freshwater ecosystems.

CONTACT DETAILS

Justine Ewart-Smith: 082 373 8380
Philip Frenzel: 072 419 7232

Address:
Unit 4
Gabriel Place
Plumstead
Cape Town, 7800