Industrial activities impact lakes, rivers, and harbors, affecting the sediment, plant and biota communities, and surface water. These dynamic environments are constantly evolving due to natural processes and human activity. Bay West has proven experience helping clients navigate these issues by delivering high-quality sediment data and interpretation that inform environmental investigations, remediation design, and restoration strategies. We help clients understand what lies beneath the surface and how to manage it responsibly.
Collecting a sediment core sample to assess contaminant layers and composition in a nearshore aquatic environment.
Over the past two decades, the Bay West team has gained extensive experience supporting Contaminated Sediment & Bathymetry services. Our sediment services include a full range of sampling and characterization methods tailored to each site, and we have the right tools in-house to deliver the data you need. From surface grab samples and deep core collection to tissue collection and biota assessments, we assess sediment contaminant quantity, quality, effects, and distribution to support a wide variety of project goals from ecosystem restoration to remediation.
Using our bathymetric data collection tools, we provide detailed maps of waterbodies in a variety of environments—from shallow back bays and large lakes to harbor slips and rivers. In environmental cleanup and dredging projects, bathymetric data is crucial as it helps define site conditions, track changes over time, and support informed decision-making. While our bathymetric tools are best suited to nearshore and small-scale settings, they are a valuable add-on for sediment-focused work.
Bay West has supported sediment services for clients including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Our team has collected and compiled detailed sediment and bathymetric data to support remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup designs. With our background in remediation engineering, construction oversight, and contractor management, Bay West can also ensure your sediment remediation project is done according to plan.
Bay West field team conducting sediment and bathymetric data collection from a pontoon platform in a harbor setting.
Whether your goal is understanding contaminant distribution, estimating sediment volumes, restoring aquatic habitat, or implementing a contaminated sediment remedy, Bay West provides the field expertise, data analysis, and environmental insight to achieve your project goals efficiently.
