Fisheries

Fish Passage Design

Fish passage design—including ladders, traps, screens, and holding ponds—demands a specialized understanding of both biological systems and the evolution of fisheries infrastructure. While these facilities share similarities with traditional structures, critical details make all the difference. Improperly designed elements—such as exposed fasteners, incompatible metals, or insufficient material specifications—can lead to premature degradation, create hazards for fish, and complicate maintenance and operations. Our team prioritizes durability, safety, and functionality from the outset to avoid these common pitfalls.

Fish Hatcheries

Fish hatcheries combine conventional engineering systems with highly specialized biological and operational requirements. Delivering a successful facility requires both technical precision and real-world operational insight. Our fisheries design team brings extensive experience supporting hatchery planning, design, and operations, providing practical guidance that strengthens design decisions. Paired with our scientists and surveyors, this collaborative expertise ensures hatcheries that function efficiently and reliably over the long term.

Across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, Morrison-Maierle has partnered with agencies and organizations to deliver effective, reliable solutions for complex fisheries challenges. From concept through construction, we provide the technical precision and ecological insight needed to support resilient, sustainable outcomes for fisheries projects of all scales.