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We provide environmental research services and develop specialized environmental and wildlife expertise opinions. Under the project we will establish an independent laboratory for environmental genetic research capable of conducting commercial studies of the occurrence of protected species in aquatic environments. Data on the state of the environment serves as the basis both for preparing investment projects and for planning the protection of rare species and naturally valuable areas. Deficiencies or defects in the recognition of the state of the environment can lead to erroneous design and – in the environmental impact assessment procedure – they can delay or prevent the progress of the investment.
The laboratory will use molecular biology techniques to quickly and reliably identify the state of the environment based on analysis of the genetic codes of organisms living in inland waters. These are forward-looking solutions that will displace traditional methods, which are costly, less accurate and only seasonally feasible. The facilities will make it possible to collect samples for environmental DNA studies, and a mobile laboratory will allow the presence of protected species to be determined instantly (within hours) throughout Poland. These technologies will be used to provide expert services in inventorying and monitoring the status of populations of protected and naturally valuable species. The customers will be public entities managing species populations in protected areas and the investment preparation sector. Our services will revolutionarily improve the conditions for any investments that interfere with aquatic environments.
The project will cover the construction and equipment of a stationary laboratory, a mobile laboratory and a field workshop. It will reduce environmental losses associated with investments that interfere with inland waters and their immediate surroundings, including water pollution and reduction of their biodiversity.