Think Laterally

That’s what we do at LATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL – we combine the latest innovations in environmental sampling with proven experience in the field of aquatic ecology, to deliver practical, science-based solutions to our valued clients.

About Us

LATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL are leading experts across the full range of aquatic environments, from subterranean to Inland waters to tidal estuarine environments. We are a specialist provider in water resource and aquatic ecology assessment and management services.

Our industry leading capabilities in field survey, data analysis, management, monitoring and technical reporting provide our clients with scientific understanding of the range of possible ecosystem outcomes from various water management strategies, in accordance with various regulatory requirements, to support sound decision making.

Aquatic Ecology

At Lateral, we have the expertise, specialised equipment and in-depth understanding of best practice monitoring techniques to undertake a thorough assessment of aquatic ecosystems.

Water & Sediment Quality

Lateral undertake detailed and routine sediment chemistry and water quality monitoring programs.

Impact / Risk Assessment

Lateral assess environmental risk to aquatic ecosystems from Project actions to evaluate impact and the likelihood of environmental harm occurring.

Our Team

Our staff are passionate aquatic ecologists with a love for all things water related! We are a proudly Western Australian owned and operated consultancy, with a strong focus on workplace culture and safety management and building authentic long-term relationships with our clients.

Our team are certified environmental practitioners at the forefront of innovative field technologies, expert taxonomists with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and software, with complimentary technical skills in data collection, statistical analysis packages, impact and risk assessments. We also partner with leading subterranean, flora and fauna specialists when a multi-disciplinary approach delivers value to our clients. This enables our team to deliver scientifically robust study designs, explain ecological and environmental findings with certainty, provide timely reporting deliverables and great value for money to our clients!

Delivering Practical science-based solutions to our valued clients!

Our Services

Baseline water quality and aquatic ecology studies.

Environmental impact and risk assessments.

Dewatering discharge compliance monitoring.

Hyporheic and subterranean fauna assessments.

Mine pit lake studies, landform redesign and closure.

Groundwater monitoring and management plans.

Stable isotopes and ecotoxicology assessments.

Assessment of EPBC Act-listed threatened species.

Get to Know Us

We are trusted partners at the design and scoping project phase to ensure risk to water resources and aquatic ecology can be effectively avoided, mitigated and managed, saving our clients both time and money, whilst providing science-based solutions and certainty around project environmental approvals and for compliance with EIA and Ministerial Conditions.