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.
Success Stories
Grand River Rapids Revitalization
Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI |
Ogden River Restoration
Ogden River, Ogden, UT |
hydrographic survey
RiverRestoration has the unique ability to perform detailed hydrographic survey for all our river projects. We have also worked under contract with the Bureau of Reclamation providing hydrographic data collection and geomorphic analysis of that data. 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. 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 ANALYSES
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.
SRH-2D model simulation of survey-generated existing conditions at the Colorado River, CO
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Colorado River at Las Colinas Park, Grand Junction, co
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channel restoration
River Restoration 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.
Success Stories
Colorado Dam Paddle Trail Improvements
Descutes River, Bend, OR |
Helper City River Revitalization
Price River, Helper, UT |
RECREATION ENHANCEMENT
River recreation enhancements inspire river stewardship which is critical to the long-term protection of river systems. We design “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.
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. The images below highlight selected fish passage and fish barrier projects.
riparian restoration
RiverRestoration performs wetland delineations, plant identifications, and assessments of riparian conditions. We develop total maximum daily load on impaired waters as well as design solutions to improve such conditions. Riparian landscape plans, soil quality and planting specifications are a part of our design approach.
PERMITTING
There are several permit requirements when working in a waterway. RiverRestoration coordinates directly with regulatory agencies such as the Division of Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, and Environmental Representatives. 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:
- US Army Corps 404,
- State Water Quality 401
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
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.
