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Rio ASE, LLC

Working with the natural environment to achieve practical, long-term, water resource solutions

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About the firm

Rio Applied Science & Engineering (Rio ASE) is a boutique water resources science and engineering practice based in Boise, Idaho. It specializes in geomorphic and fluvial engineering, providing assessments, planning, design, permitting, and construction observation services for rivers, streams, wetlands, and floodplains. Operating on the principle that durable river solutions must work with natural geomorphic processes rather than against them, the practice intentionally limits growth to maintain high-quality service, low overhead, and competitive rates.

Team
Small
Firm type
Water / Wastewater Engineering · Environmental Engineering

People

Jeff FealkoPrincipal Engineer

Rob RichardsonPrincipal Geomorphologist

Joe YoungPrincipal Engineer

Capabilities

Water Resources Science

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Evaluates watershed dynamics and ecological systems to inform restoration and planning efforts.

  • Watershed and Reach Scale Assessments
  • Geomorphic and Fluvial Science
  • Ecosystem and Ecology Assessments

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineering

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Applies advanced modeling to analyze water flows, sediment transport, and floodplain behavior.

  • Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis
  • Floodplain and Risk Analysis
  • Hydrologic Modeling

River Restoration and Channel Design

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Creates sustainable engineering solutions that utilize natural geomorphic processes to restore streams and floodplains.

  • Natural Channel and Floodplain Design
  • Stream and Side Channel Design
  • Restoration Alternatives Evaluations

Environmental Permitting and Planning

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Manages compliance processes, wetland delineations, and agency coordination for natural resource projects.

  • Regulatory Permitting Support
  • Wetland Delineation
  • Water Resources Project Planning

Construction and Monitoring Services

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Delivers field engineering oversight and ecological monitoring to ensure successful project implementation.

  • Construction Observation
  • Post Construction Habitat Monitoring

Geospatial and Technical Services

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Provides high-resolution mapping, spatial analysis, and detailed drafting to support river engineering designs.

  • GIS Analysis and Mapping
  • CAD Drafting and Design

Project Management

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Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, controls budgets, and aligns stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Project Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Stakeholder Coordination

Industries

Water Resources · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources · Federal · Government · Parks & Open Space

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