Colonial Lake Bank Stabilization and Landscape Architecture
Parks & Open Space
Project details
A bank stabilization and landscape architecture project at Colonial Lake.
Inspired by Nature. Engineered with Science.
Founded in 1998, Princeton Hydro provides environmental and water resources engineering services, specializing in nature-based solutions for watershed management and ecological restoration. With offices across multiple states, the practice has led more than 10,000 water resource projects for over 2,000 clients, including municipalities, NGOs, and government agencies. It integrates ecological and engineering consulting services, natural resource management, geosciences, landscape architecture, and regulatory compliance from concept through construction.
Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) · Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) · GIS Professional (GISP) · Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) · Certified Lake Manager (CLM) · Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) · Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) · Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) · Professional Engineer (PE)
Geoffrey M. GollPE, President and Founding Principal
Mark GallagherVice President and Founding Principal
Megan Hunter RufChief Operating Officer
Samara McAuliffeChief People Officer
Fred S. LubnowPhD, Senior Technical Director, Ecological Services
Christiana L. PollackCERP, CFM, GISP, Director of Restoration and Resilience
Michael C. RehmanCERP, PWS, Director of Regulatory Compliance and Wildlife Surveys
Christopher L. MikolajczykCLM, Senior Manager, Aquatics
Conducts hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, flood modeling, dam inspection and removal, and stormwater management design to protect and restore watershed systems.
Designs eco-friendly systems to handle stormwater runoff and filter pollutants.
Utilizes advanced modeling tools to evaluate flood risk and inform resilient design.
Evaluates dam safety and manages complete decommissioning and removal projects.
Restores stream connectivity and facilitates aquatic organism passage under roadways.
Delivers science-based designs and construction oversight for ecological systems, stabilizing banks and creating self-sustaining aquatic habitats.
Identifies wetland boundaries and designs custom ecosystems to revive ecological function.
Employs bioengineering methods to prevent erosion and stabilize riparian corridors.
Re-establishes native vegetation zones to filter runoff and enhance riverine habitats.
Creates natural, resilient coastal and lakeside protections using native plants and organic materials.
Develops adaptive strategies and designs to reduce flood risk, improve community resilience, and restore native habitats.
Evaluates potential environmental risks to infrastructure and ecosystems under shifting climate patterns.
Integrates ecological principles into municipal and regional master plans.
Establishes native wildflower and grass communities to boost biodiversity and soil health.
Designs and plans green stormwater systems to improve water quality and satisfy municipal compliance requirements.
Develops bioswales, rain gardens, and bioretention systems to manage urban runoff.
Implements targeted solutions to capture and filter out pollutants and excess nutrients.
Diagnoses the drivers of hazardous blooms and deploys preventative treatments.
Assesses aquatic ecosystems and implements targeted monitoring and restoration plans to protect freshwater resources.
Performs regular chemical and biological testing to track ecological health.
Controls non-native weeds and pests to maintain balanced aquatic biodiversity.
Mitigates eutrophication and improves clarity through watershed-scale management.
Performs biological surveys and designs aesthetic, functional landscapes utilizing native plantings.
Documents existing flora, fauna, and environmental constraints on site.
Conducts targeted searches for protected species to support project permitting.
Develops planting schemes that minimize runoff, attract pollinators, and blend with natural surroundings.
Navigates complex environmental permitting requirements at local, state, and federal levels to ensure project alignment.
Secures necessary environmental approvals from state agencies and federal entities.
Evaluates potential project impacts and guides developers through mitigation processes.
Assists municipal clients in meeting state-mandated stormwater discharge regulations.
Conducts geotechnical investigations and laboratory soil testing to support engineering designs and environmental projects.
Analyzes physical properties of soils to determine structural load capacity and stability.
Performs specialized testing of soil matrices to verify composition and permeability.
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