Hydrometric Monitoring
KEI's expertise is monitoring streams, lakes, and wells using barometric sensors, salt dilution and wading flow measurements, and other innovative low-cost methods.
Environmental monitoring · Nelson, BC
We measure the water communities rely on — continuous streamflow, water quality and snowpack — and hand the data back complete, accurate and yours to use.
Our mission
Every project is a success because your data — complete, accurate, and in your hands — is everything.
KEI understands that people need reliable data to make important decisions. The core of our business is helping clients understand their natural water resources, and to do so, we use innovative techniques to improve efficiency while never sacrificing quality.
Core services
Streams, lakes and wells across the West Kootenay, measured to provincial hydrometric standards.
KEI's expertise is monitoring streams, lakes, and wells using barometric sensors, salt dilution and wading flow measurements, and other innovative low-cost methods.
KEI is knowledgeable in completing potable and stream water quality monitoring and analyzing data against stream flow for planning purposes.
KEI uses data analysis to help clients learn more about their water resources, and drinking water systems, and any other data that can be put in an Excel spreadsheet.
A new service to the business, KEI has developed a snowpack monitoring program to help a local municipality better plan for spring freshet and summer water availability.
KEI has experience installing meteorological instruments and uses available data to analyze and interpret stream flow and water quality information.
Our clients
Drinking-water sources, water use and water availability.
Streamflow and water quality in the watersheds around harvesting.
Long-term records of creeks, lakes and wetlands for watershed stewardship.
Making sure enough water stays in the creek for everyone who relies on it.
Client data access
Every client gets their record as an interactive page rather than a spreadsheet attachment. Open it on a phone at the gauge, or on a screen in a council meeting.
Who we are
Rory has been working in hydrometric monitoring to support municipalities since 2010. He founded Kootenay Environmental Innovations in 2017 after moving to Nelson and seeing a need for environmental monitoring services in the area. He has a degree in Environmental Engineering Technology, and considers himself an expert in Excel. He strives to find new and innovative ways to help clients achieve their data needs. Outside of work, you’ll find Rory on his gravel bike or skate skiing.
Cameron joined Kootenay Environmental Innovations (KEI) in 2025 after completing the Integrated Environmental Planning diploma. His skills in field work, environmental monitoring, and GIS mapping and analysis are an asset to the team. Cameron is known for streamlining systems and his strong attention to detail. He has a background in tree planting and silviculture surveying, which informs his practical approach to environmental work. In his spare time, Cameron is a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and musical producer, and enjoys getting outside to ski and rock climb.
Originally from the French Alps, Allie joined Kootenay Environmental Innovations in 2026 after completing her degree in Environmental Science from McGill University. Her background includes hydrological monitoring, project coordination, and communications. Her fieldwork has taken her to Uganda, where she studied the effects of water quality and accessibility on community health. In her spare time, she can be found chasing powder days at Whitewater, rock climbing, or cozied up with a cup of tea planning her next backpacking trip.
Anne has been doing the office administration for Kootenay Environmental Innovations since 2017. Her background is in civil engineering, but she has a keen eye for detail and an unusual appreciation for forms and procedures. Anne is involved with accounts payable, safety management, reporting, and accounting at KEI. In her free time she is a Girl Guider and tries to keep up with Rory.