2022-08-24

When the best day is everyday...

In what would be an unusual mode of transportation most, two workers, Kasra and Tim, took to the skies in a helicopter to service and install equipment at remote job sites in British Columbia, Canada. Their mission: to service meteorology and air quality equipment at an exploration project, followed by the tearing down of telemetry equipment that monitored fish movement in the Adacheka River.

The helicopter ride was not just a time-saver, but also an exciting way to commute to work. The workers completed the first site, which was the most complicated of the day, and then drove up to a mountain site to change passive air quality filters. The final stop was at the Adacheka River, where the telemetry monitoring station was torn down.

Years ago, John Hagen and the team installed radio transmitter tags in large adult bull trout in the Adacheka River system to study their movements and habits. With the equipment now outdated, Kasra and Tim stepped in to decommission the telemetry monitoring station and make way for new technology.

The journey was a successful one, as the workers completed their tasks in a day and a half, utilizing a helicopter to save time and add a thrilling element to their day at work. Whether it's servicing equipment or studying fish movements, the dedication of these workers and the innovative methods they use make their work both challenging and rewarding.

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