Detect species of conservation concern and INNS
Increase accuracy and reliability of sampling data
Reduce health & safety risk
The health of our rivers is intimately linked with biodiversity.
We help water companies and stewards of our rivers to better understand their impact on the health and biodiversity of these precious ecosystems. We can identify Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and Species of Conservation Concern as well as identifying whole communities of fish, mammals and aquatic invertebrates across whole catchments.
We can also identify pollution levels and impacts associated with water company infrastructure. Our monthly PollutionTracker service enables water companies to obtain detailed information on the microbiome of water at different points within the catchment. Identifying areas of high impact or concern and enabling the tracking of progress to mitigate impacts and deliver nature positive outcomes.
Biodiversity has a big role to play in our supply of water. From natural chalk streams providing filtration to protecting key species for ecosystem functioning, it is important to understand the biodiversity of aquatic systems.
As water sector companies balance increased demand with the move towards net zero 2030, it is essential to find innovative solutions that provide increased sampling resolution and reduced sampling effort and cost.
Our environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring approach helps managers make more informed decisions to effectively mitigate impacts, while reducing effort, costs and safety risks commonly associated with conventional biodiversity monitoring survey methods.
Our simple-to-use sampling kits can be used by staff or contractors on the ground to assess biodiversity and monitor for protected and invasive aquatic vertebrate, invertebrate species.
If engaging local communities is a priority for you, you can use our citizen science capability to really involve them on the journey.
Include DNA-based biodiversity monitoring in your ecological survey design with NatureMetrics
NatureMetrics Memberships
Peter Kimberg, Head of Water
Peter is engaging with clients in the water sector whilst at the same time promoting the adoption of eDNA technology within the extractives, infrastructure and oil & gas sectors.
Karolina Peret, Business Development Manager
Karolina oversees the expansion and development of the water and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on nature-based solutions and rewilding.
Why NatureMetrics?
Ease of use – Our kits are tried and tested by diverse groups across the world.
The NatureMetrics FieldMate App empowers you to collect and submit your field data on the go.
Our highly specialised team includes 18+ postdoctoral level scientists.
Compliant with all Natural England, UK and EU eDNA requirements, laws and legislations.
We take the time to troubleshoot difficult DNA samples to ensure you get the best possible results.
Specialist eDNA facilities with robust quality control procedures at every stage of the process.
Setting the standard for eDNA monitoring. Find out more about our collaborations and projects in the Info Hub.
We offer a wide range of biodiversity solutions for:
Renewable energy
Marine
Extractives
Infrastructure
Conservation
