Leading Fish Passage Innovation
From May 4–8, fish passage professionals from across the country will gather at the University of California, Davis Campus Conference Center for the UC Davis 2026 International Fish conference. This event will showcase a collaborative forum focused on advancing river restoration and ecological connectivity. With conference themes centered on Restoration, Revitalization, Remediation, and Reintroduction, PNP’s fish passage solutions align directly with the mission to improve or eliminate barriers to fish migration.
Passive Fish Guidance
Many fish passage challenges stem from barriers created by dams, intakes, diversion structures, and other engineered features. PNP addresses these challenges with passive fish guidance systems, a non-invasive approach that works with fish behavior rather than disrupting it.
Unlike active or mechanical systems, passive guidance does not rely on stimuli that can cause stress or injury. Instead, PNP’s systems gently guide fish toward safer routes, reducing physiological stress and lowering mortality rates. This approach has proven especially effective in complex or highly modified waterways where traditional solutions may fall short.
Restoration Through Ecological Connectivity
Restoration begins with reconnecting physical processes that allow rivers to function as healthy ecosystems. PNP uses passive guidance systems, meaning they do not interfere with the natural behaviors of fish but instead support them. These flexible processes allow water to flow freely while guiding fish toward safe passageways around man-made or modified structures. By maintaining hydraulic connectivity and reducing disorientation, PNP’s systems help restore natural migration patterns for both wild and hatchery-raised fish. The result is a solution that supports long-term habitat restoration while integrating seamlessly into existing river infrastructure.
Working Together for Effective Fish Passage
Successful fish passage projects often require collaboration between scientists, engineers, tribes, NGOs, government agencies, and the public. PNP’s Fish Passage systems are designed with this collaborative spirit in mind. Their adaptable designs can be deployed in a wide range of environments, from remote restoration sites to waterways adjacent to public infrastructure.
Smarter Solutions for Healthy Rivers
The conference’s mission to integrate cutting-edge biology and engineering design mirrors PNP’s own approach to fish passage innovation. By combining practical field experience with adaptable engineering solutions, PNP is helping advance the effectiveness of river restoration projects.
Be part of the experience in Davis, CA, May 4th–8th, at the International Fish Passage Conference 2026!
