
Stream Restoration & Stabilization - Cedar Rapids, IA
With a passion for natural water resources restoration and enhancement, our team of engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and landscape architects is prepared to take on any project — regardless of complexity. This diverse team of experts approaches river, stream, lake, and pond restoration work with the goal of providing long-term solutions. Our extensive history with the construction, maintenance, and removal of dams also helps us guide clients toward effective infrastructure solutions while maximizing opportunities for environmental improvement.
We’re able to design projects grounded in sound engineering while optimizing the environmental quality, economic vitality, and aesthetics of natural systems. A holistic approach to overcoming project challenges aids us in developing high-quality, cost-effective solutions that attract public interest and foster environmental awareness, interest, and stewardship. By establishing strong relationships with various regulatory agencies, we’re able to navigate the environmental permitting and compliance process with ease and efficiency to keep your project on time and budget.
Unstable river or stream channels can threaten nearby properties or structures. Additionally, the ongoing erosive cycle of streambank undercutting and sloughing degrades water quality. Sediment from bank erosion and upstream development can eventually fill lakes and ponds located downstream, severely affecting water quality and habitat.
We specialize in assessing stream and river channels and designing improvements through a variety of services:
If not properly maintained, lakes and ponds can transition from regional attractions to nuisances. Sedimentation due to upstream and shoreline erosion causes turbidity and loss of depth, affecting fish habitat and other aquatic species. Pollutants and nutrients entering the water lead to algae and vegetation issues.
With a focus on reestablishing pond depth, restoring water quality, and addressing issues upstream, our expertise includes:
All dams require maintenance, upgrades, and in most cases, eventual removal. Our team can help evaluate the condition of your dam and assist with required maintenance and upgrades. While relatively rare, new dams can be built to create water features, provide water supply, create habitat, or improve flow equalization.
In recent years, a strong movement has developed to promote the removal of old dams to reduce hazards to people and animals, improve stream health and habitat, reduce the burden of maintenance to owners, and provide recreational opportunities.
Our team provides cost-effective mitigation for low-head dams and is ready to help with your dam project through: