eQcharta LLC
Quantitative Spatial Assessment,
Analysis and Modeling of
Aquatic Ecosystems
For sustainable water use, restoration and
water protection
At a Glance
eQcharta offers you individual and comprehensive solutions for your freshwater projects. With our many years of experience in ecosystem assessment and analysis using field surveys, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, we advise and support you in the development and implementation of restoration measures, rehabilitation projects and monitoring programs. At the interface between practice and research, we combine sound knowledge with innovative approaches and methods for application and integration into your projects.
Our Services
Field Surveys & Remote Sensing
We combine ecological, hydromorphological and thermal field surveys with remote sensing methods to assess large-scale and complex characteristics of freshwater ecosystems, including their dynamics and influence on biotic communities in a detailed and effective way. This information serve as a basis for comprehensive analyses and evaluation.
Spatial Analysis & Modeling
We use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to spatially represent, analyze and quantify the relationships between freshwater ecosystem characteristics and biotic communities in entire river and floodplain sections. With numerical modeling, we simulate and predict changes in discharge conditions or bedload transport.
Consulting & Knowledge Transfer
With our work and experience at the interface between practice and science, we advise companies and authorities, expand water-specific knowledge and develop new approaches and methods. With this, we create an innovative transfer of knowledge for practical application.
Project Selection
Contact
Michael Döring
Prof. ZHAW, Dr. sc. ETHZ
MSc. Geography
Founder and member of the management board
In his many years of work in applied ecosystem research, spatial analysis, remote sensing and risk management in science and practice, Michael has implemented a wide range of projects, especially in restoration and the rehabilitation of hydropower. This resulted in the foundation of eQcharta GmbH as an Eawag spin-off in 2013 and since 2014 in his work as a lecturer in ecohydrology at the ZHAW.
Diego Tonolla
Dr. rer. nat. FU Berlin
MSc. Environmental Sciences ETHZ
Member of the management board
Diego has many years of scientific and practical experience in applied ecosystem research, spatial analysis, method development and consulting, which he has successfully implemented in various projects on ecological restoration, hydropower rehabilitation and impact monitoring. He has also been a lecturer in ecohydrology at the ZHAW since 2015.
