Project Hydrology Inc

Holistic Environmental Solutions for a Changing World

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About the firm

Project Hydrology Inc specializes in innovative surfacewater management and low-impact development green infrastructure (LID/GI) solutions. It provides engineering, consulting, and design services to address complex challenges related to drainage, flood mitigation, water quality, groundwater recharge, and soil stabilization. The practice integrates emerging technologies such as automated outlet structures, subterranean soil management, and floating treatment wetlands to modernize aging infrastructure and reduce peak stormwater runoff.

Team
Micro
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Daniel E. DanforthCEO

Amy A. DanforthPresident

Michael BatemanCTO & Chief Hydrologist

James MillerCFO

Kris ElliottLegal Counsel & Advisor

Capabilities

Stormwater Management

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Comprehensive design and consulting to manage surface runoff, minimize peak flows, and implement low-impact development green infrastructure.

  • Drainage Solutions

    Custom drainage strategies for problematic surface water and runoff reduction.

  • Flood Mitigation

    Active and passive flow control systems designed to reduce peak flow rates and lower base flood elevations.

  • Erosion Control & Soil Stabilization

    Instant stabilization and high-velocity flow protection using advanced turf reinforcement and biofiltration solutions.

  • Permeable Pavement Systems

    Integration of articulating concrete block systems to capture stormwater and facilitate natural infiltration.

  • Subterranean Storage

    Modular underground retention systems designed to maximize site footprint and manage large stormwater volumes.

Environmental Engineering

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Ecological and environmental solutions addressing soil decontamination, water body restoration, and groundwater protection.

  • Water Quality & Bioremediation

    Biological water treatment using floating wetlands and probiotics to digest organic muck, reduce algae blooms, and uptake pollutants.

  • Soil Decontamination & Management

    Subterranean systems designed to accelerate contaminant decay and manage soil nutrients near root zones.

  • Groundwater Recharge

    Technologies that enhance infiltration in the vadose zone to optimize aquifer recharge and soil moisture.

  • Effluent Disposal

    Environmentally stable design strategies for effluent and wastewater distribution.

Infrastructure Design & Automation

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Modernizing public works and civil sites by integrating automation into surface water management.

  • Automated Outlet Structures

    Real-time automated watershed modeling and active weir controls to reduce downstream flood impacts.

Training & Education

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Professional education and technical courseware for environmental permits and rule compliance.

  • Stormwater Regulation Training

    Courseware and calculators covering updated stormwater rules and ERP preparation.

Industries

Stormwater & Flood Control · Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Land Development · Agriculture

Projects

Palmer Park NEPS Study

Detroit, MI · Environmental & Remediation

Project details

A 17-week study of the Nutrient Enrichment Passive System (NEPS) around tree roots to enhance nutritional availability and tree health in urban soils.