OUR SERVICES
RESTORATION PLANNING
We conduct restoration planning that ranges from simple field-based assessments of single reaches to watershed-scale assessments using historic information, geospatial data, geomorphic analysis, reach typing and restoration prioritization.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
We employ a rapid field-based design approach identifying risks and opportunities to restore riverscape function based on assessment of local geomorphic characteristics. We avoid expensive modeling approaches that provide precise but often inaccurate predictions. Our designs focus on restoring processes to riverscapes and introducing the "tools" (beaver and/or wood) to create self-sustaining riverscapes.
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING & EVALUATION
We recognize that healthy riverscapes are dynamic, and that restoration of self-sustaining solutions requires maintenance or subsequent treatments until the system recovers. As such, we use practical adaptive management approaches to implement and manage restoration projects over time.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
While some of our clients hire us to take care of everything, we are also prepared to work with you to help broaden your skill-sets and identify where we can help improve your in-house capacity to employ low-tech process-based restoration solutions.
