Waterways Consulting, Inc.

Process-based, science-driven design and implementation of restoration projects that reconnect river corridors, reestablish wetland function, and improve habitat for native species.

• Natural Channel Design

  Design of restored channel geometry and planform for dynamic equilibrium.

• Wetland Creation, Enhancement, and Mitigation

  Design and permitting of wetland restoration and mitigation projects.

• Floodplain Reconnection and Off-Channel Habitat Design

  Designs that reconnect floodplains and create off-channel habitat.

• Biotechnical Bank Stabilization and Erosion Control

  Stabilization of stream banks using plant-based and bioengineering techniques.

Design and implementation of fish passage improvements, screening structures, spawning and rearing habitat enhancement, and pond/wetland creation for special status species.

• Fish Passage and Screening Design

  Design of fish ladders, bypass channels, and intake screens.

• Spawning and Rearing Habitat Improvements

  Addition of gravel, large wood, and channel complexity for salmonid habitat.

• Habitat Complexity and Large Wood Structure Integration

  Placement of engineered log jams and wood structures for habitat function.

• Pond and Wetland Creation for Special Status Species

  Off-channel ponds and wetlands designed for listed species recovery.

Technical analysis of channel stability, sediment transport, hydrology, and hydraulics to inform restoration design.

• Sediment Transport and Channel Stability Analysis

  Quantitative analysis of sediment supply, transport, and channel equilibrium.

• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

  Modeling of flood hydrology and hydraulics for design and permitting.

• Geomorphic Mapping

  Field-based mapping of channel and floodplain geomorphology.

Engineering design for water resources infrastructure including bridges, culverts, bank protection, and drainage.

Science-based watershed assessment, permitting support, and environmental compliance services.

• Permitting Assistance

  Regulatory coordination and permit application support for restoration and infrastructure projects.

• Botanical and Ecological Assessments

  Field assessments of vegetation, fish, and other biota.

Construction observation, staking, as-built mapping, and post-project adaptive management to ensure project success.

• Construction Staking, Observation, and As-Built Mapping

  Field support during construction to verify designs are built as intended.

• Post-Project Monitoring and Adaptive Management

  Ongoing monitoring and management to track restoration success.