Creative planning
RiverRestoration coordinates with government agencies and interest groups to develop planning tools and creative river solutions. We take a watershed approach; from inventory of riparian/habitat condition, identifying degradations, recognizing stakeholders and uses, and coordinating with multiple project partners.
We help our clients and project partners gain widespread support and seek funding opportunities for holistic projects that are sensitive to the river environment and includes river recreation enhancement and fish habitat improvements. We will work with grant administrators, natural resource managers, and potential stakeholders to uncover opportunities that make for better projects.
We help our clients and project partners gain widespread support and seek funding opportunities for holistic projects that are sensitive to the river environment and includes river recreation enhancement and fish habitat improvements. We will work with grant administrators, natural resource managers, and potential stakeholders to uncover opportunities that make for better projects.
hyDROGRAPHIC sURVEY
RiverRestoration has the unique ability to perform detailed hydrographic survey for all our river projects. We maintain state of the art survey-grade GPS equipment and a boat mounted single-beam sonar depth sounder. RiverRestoration performs detailed hydrographic and topographic survey to provide designers with an intimate understanding of the project site. We have also worked under contract with the Bureau of Reclamation providing hydrographic data collection and geomorphic analysis of that data. From the detailed bathymetric data collected, our designers are able to build accurate surfaces and hydraulic models. These are valuable and necessary tools used in the design process to develop effective and implementable construction drawings.
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
RiverRestoration implements cutting-edge technology and science to numerically model river channel hydraulics. We are experts in rapidly performing 1D, 2D, or 3D modeling, interpreting output, and integrating results into hydraulic evaluation and design of rivers and the associated aquatic habitat.
PERMITTING
There are several permit requirements when working in a waterway. RiverRestoration coordinates directly with regulatory agencies such as the Division of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, and local and state level floodplain administrators. We initiate the permit process early in the project lifecycle in order to limit the potential for project delays, obtain permits in a timely manner, and uncover and address concerns before they become problems. Some of the major permit applications that we prepare include:
- USACE Nationwide Permits and Individual Permits (CWA Section 404)
- CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Letters of Map Change
- Floodplain Compliance Memos
Channel RESTORATION
RiverRestoration takes a fluvial geomorphic engineering approach to river channel design. We analyze development impacts, historical uses, bank stability, sediment transport / deposition, channel form, riparian functions, and open channel hydraulics. We take a whole system approach to channel restoration that focuses on sustainable riparian regeneration and enhancing aquatic habitat.
FISH PASSAGE AND BARRIERS
Aquatic habitat enhancement is a central goal for our projects. Many of our designs provide upstream passage for migratory fish species. Other projects require the blockage of invasive aquatic species with barrier systems.
RECREATION ENHANCEMENT
RiverRestoration designs “organic” recreation enhancements. Our engineering solutions accommodate river recreation without degrading ecology or creating user conflicts. We strive to integrate our technical expertise with our passion for quality river experiences. River recreation enhancements inspire river stewardship, which is critical to the long-term protection of river systems.
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
RiverRestoration engineers environmentally sensitive care of water structures that minimize degradation of the river during construction. Our diversions are designed to maintain aquatic and geomorphic processes. RiverRestoration produces detailed construction bid sets that receive accurate contractor bid prices and require few final construction costs. We provide construction staking survey and oversight to ensure a smooth construction process.
