Freshwater Consulting, based in the Western Cape, South Africa, is a leader in river and wetland ecology with over 30 years of expertise. The consultancy provides cutting-edge solutions for aquatic ecosystem management, including rehabilitation, biomonitoring, and impact assessments. Its team has contributed to pioneering methodologies like the South African Scoring System (SASS) for biomonitoring and instream flow assessments, making it a trusted name in environmental consulting.
Freshwater Consulting’s work spans South Africa and internationally, with projects completed in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Uganda, Tanzania, and even as far afield as the United Arab Emirates, Chile, Pakistan, and Europe. This global footprint reflects its commitment to advancing sustainable water management practices worldwide.
By combining scientific rigour with practical solutions, Freshwater Consulting supports biodiversity conservation, ecological integrity, and informed environmental decision-making for diverse landscapes and stakeholders.
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“We can now show ecological and social costs at a similar level of detail to the benefits shown by planners. This is a new kind of information, not available until the last few years, that helps governments better understand the trade-offs involved in development as they decide on their preferred future.”
Dr. Jackie King