
Inter-Fluve, Inc.
River Restoration and Water Resources Engineering
About the firm
Inter-Fluve is an interdisciplinary firm founded in 1984 that specializes in the investigation, design, and restoration of rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands. It integrates natural sciences with water resource engineering to develop long-term solutions for aquatic ecosystems across the United States and internationally. Services span dam removal and fish passage, floodplain reconnection, estuary and wetland restoration, large wood design, and watershed planning. Clients include federal and local governments, tribes, businesses, and non-profits.
- Established
- 1984
- Firm type
- Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering
Capabilities
Dam Removal & Fish Passage
Service websiteRemoval and modification of fish passage barriers including dams and culverts to benefit fish and wildlife, improve safety, and boost recreation. Inter-Fluve has worked on 150+ dam removals and developed best practices resources for bridge crossings.
Estuary Restoration
Service websiteReconnection and restoration of estuary habitats where oceans, rivers, and human economies converge, with a focus on fish and wildlife rearing grounds and climate resilience.
Floodplain Reconnection
Service websiteStrategic reconnection of floodplains to provide fish and wildlife habitat, floodwater storage, water quality improvement, and space for rivers to move, based on historical and contemporary river corridor analysis.
Large Wood Design
Service websitePlacement of large wood structures to improve aquatic habitat conditions, assist in bank protection, and enhance structural and hydraulic complexity of river channels.
Wetlands & Peat Bogs Restoration
Service websiteRestoration of ecological integrity and natural function to damaged wetland ecosystems including cranberry farms, golf courses, and river side channels.
Off-Channel Habitat Design
Service websiteDesign of off-channel habitats that provide the right kind of habitat at the right time for targeted fish and wildlife species.
Watershed Planning & Long-Term Implementation
Service websiteAssessment-based planning and implementation of stream habitat restoration strategies that provide the foundation for projects in the ground.
Urban Stream Restoration
Service websiteCollaboration with urban planners and landscape architects to restore urban streams, from stream daylighting to coast-to-coast restoration projects.
Technical Design Guidelines
Service websiteContribution to industry best practices through technical design guidelines developed for various audiences and public engagement strategies.
Industries
Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources · Government · Federal · Parks & Open Space · Stormwater & Flood Control
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