Water solutions
Science-forward approach to the most challenging water projects
Science-based water solutions
How do we protect and manage our planet’s most precious resource? By implementing the best solutions to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. Our water resources team blends science, technology, and environmental planning to ensure a balanced and thriving future for all.
Our approach
We engage in the full lifecycle of integrated, multibenefit projects: from policy development to planning, environmental compliance and permitting, all the way through to implementation and post construction support. That’s how we achieve a triple win: benefiting the environment, meeting client goals, and optimizing benefits. Our approach involves balancing various perspectives, all while staying rooted in scientific methodology. We embrace cutting-edge technology and empower our staff to engage directly with clients and regulatory agencies.
Environmental support on critical water supply infrastructure projects—including Bois d’Arc Lake, the first major reservoir in Texas in nearly 30 years.
Multibenefit projects that harmonize flood management, ecosystem restoration, water quality and supply, and economic resiliency—and we’ve been doing this for 35+ years.
National guidance and hands-on implementation of nature-based solutions to meet water delivery, flood, recreation, and ecosystem mandates—with 100+ nature-based projects under our belt.
Water resources
Our planning, environmental, scientific, and technical services support the development, implementation, and management of our nation’s water resources. We support the entire program lifecycle, from analysis and design through implementation and evaluation.
Water supply
We support the management of integrated water supply reliability portfolios to manage water under rapidly changing environment conditions and achieve broader multi-purpose goals.
Flood management
Our team leverages sustainable planning and design to develop regional flood protection, floodplain management, and restoration solutions—using effective communication, engagement, and data transparency.
Aquatic resources
Our subject matter experts use advanced science to support project planning and management. We leverage technology to quantify, measure, and predict benefits and costs—plus science-based decision-making and decision support tools to improve information sharing and collaboration.
Multibenefit projects
We implement sustainable plans that ensure resilient water supply, protect the human and natural environments, and minimize the risk of catastrophic damages. Our varied project portfolio allows us to integrate flood management, wildfire hazard reduction, ecosystem restoration, hydropower operations, and infrastructure modernization.
Nature-based solutions
Our approach to nature-based solutions emphasizes engineering practices that utilize plants, soils, and other natural elements to integrate infrastructure improvements with ecosystem restoration—creating resilient and sustainable outcomes for both people and nature.
Our services
- Cultural resources
- Construction compliance and monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement and education
- Biological services
- Acoustics and atmospheric sciences
- Ecological restoration
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