Hydrosphere Research
EcoAnalysts, Inc. is a leading ecological field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services provider established in 1995. It has grown to over 70 employees with operations across Idaho, Washington, Missouri, and Florida. The company specializes in ecological assessments in freshwater, estuarine, marine, and terrestrial environments, serving projects across the US, Canada, and internationally. Recently, EcoAnalysts acquired Hydrosphere Research Environmental Services, Inc., expanding its regional ecological and aquatic ecotoxicity testing capabilities. The company's mission emphasizes unbiased data and analysis to support environmentally responsible solutions, with a vision to expand capabilities and regional operations to better serve customers.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Hydrosphere Research
Services
Toxicity testing services (freshwater, estuarine, marine)
Laboratory-based acute and chronic toxicity testing for environmental samples and products using standardized protocols.
Whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing and diagnostic studies
Execution of WET bioassays and diagnostic split-sample approaches (e.g., UV-treated vs untreated) to identify test interferences and validate results.
NPDES permit review and compliance consultation
Review of NPDES permit language related to sampling and toxicity testing and consultation on actions needed to maintain compliance.
Soil and sediment toxicity testing and sample handling
Receipt of soil samples under USDA permit and application of hydration/aging procedures to prepare soils for sediment-style toxicity assays (survival and growth studies).
Oil toxicity research and WAF testing
Preparation of WAFs from fresh and weathered oils, quantification of entrained oil, and aquatic toxicity testing to characterize oil-related hazards.
Laboratory QA/proficiency testing support
Participation in and support for DMR-QA/proficiency studies to demonstrate acceptable analytical and bioassay performance.
Toxicity testing services (freshwater, estuarine, marine)
Laboratory-based acute and chronic toxicity testing for environmental samples and products using standardized protocols.
Whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing and diagnostic studies
Execution of WET bioassays and diagnostic split-sample approaches (e.g., UV-treated vs untreated) to identify test interferences and validate results.
NPDES permit review and compliance consultation
Review of NPDES permit language related to sampling and toxicity testing and consultation on actions needed to maintain compliance.
Soil and sediment toxicity testing and sample handling
Receipt of soil samples under USDA permit and application of hydration/aging procedures to prepare soils for sediment-style toxicity assays (survival and growth studies).
Oil toxicity research and WAF testing
Preparation of WAFs from fresh and weathered oils, quantification of entrained oil, and aquatic toxicity testing to characterize oil-related hazards.
Laboratory QA/proficiency testing support
Participation in and support for DMR-QA/proficiency studies to demonstrate acceptable analytical and bioassay performance.
Expertise Areas
- Ecotoxicity testing and bioassay execution
- Whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing and troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance and NPDES permit support
- Soil and sediment toxicity assessment
Key Technologies
- Water Accommodated Fraction (WAF) generation
- Chronic aquatic bioassays (7-day, 10-day protocols)
- Whole effluent toxicity (WET) assays
- UV treatment for pathogen mitigation in samples