HDPE FLOATING STRUCTURES
Fish Passage Systems
Pacific Netting Products (PNP) specializes in designing and producing innovative fish passage floating guidance systems. These flexible barriers allow water to flow freely while guiding, excluding, and protecting fish and other aquatic species. PNP provides a carefully engineered solution aimed at facilitating the effective management and restoration of both wild and hatchery-raised fish populations. The quality of our fish guidance systems is contributing positively to fish migration and sustainability initiatives across various locations.
Passive Fish Guidance Systems
PNP uses “passive guidance systems,” meaning they do not interfere with the natural behaviors of fish but rather support them by gently guiding them toward safer, designated passageways. This passive approach reduces physiological stress on the fish, which can result from more invasive measures, and plays a crucial role in lowering mortality rates. By mitigating stress and promoting natural behavior, PNP’s guidance systems significantly improves survivorship and fosters better health in fish populations. This approach has proven beneficial in environments where fish need to navigate through man-made or modified waterways safely.
Site-Specific Customization for Fish Protection
Every PNP floating guidance system is customized to align with the specific needs of the site as well as the biological requirements of the aquatic species it serves. PNP utilizes specialized booms in its designs, ensuring that each system meets the unique conditions and objectives of a given location. These booms are not only effective for fish guidance but also offer additional functions, such as directing debris away from critical infrastructure. This added benefit protects both the environment and surrounding facilities.
Public Safety Systems
Moreover, the customization options extend to enhancing public safety. In areas where human activity may intersect with aquatic environments, PNP’s guidance systems can be tailored to provide an added layer of safety, helping to protect the public while preserving the integrity of local ecosystems. In this way, PNP’s floating guidance systems offer a holistic solution for managing fish migration, protecting aquatic life, and ensuring safe coexistence between nature and infrastructure.
Recent Case Studies
PNP Completes Its Largest Fast Water Series Public Safety Barrier
PNP successfully completed the design and engineering of its largest Fast Water Series Public Safety Barrier project supporting Ontario Power Generation’s Des Joachims Generating Station and McConnell Lake Control Dam.
The Future of Fish Passage in the Skagit Basin
Learn how Skagit Basin fish passage plans are modeled after Pacific Netting Products’ Upper Baker Lake work.
Fish Passage Solutions for a Connected Future
Pacific Netting Products showcases passive fish passage systems at the UC Davis fish passage conference, May 4–8, advancing river restoration and connectivity.
Guidance Netting Enhances Downstream Fish Passage
PNP partnered with Puget Sound Energy to design innovative netting at Lower Baker Lake, improving fish passage and protecting aquatic life.
Pacific Netting Products at Universal Studios Hollywood
Pacific Netting Products engineered custom Dyneema safety netting for Universal Studios’ Wizarding World, blending strength and safety.