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At the root of much debate surrounding ecosystem restoration projects is whether we are restoring to a condition solely for natural habitat or whether the restoration should be designed for human interaction. Considering these perspective, as well as the future needs at the project site, are important when determining site-specific design objectives. Many streams throughout […]
Under a Stream Stabilization/Restoration, Environmental, Permitting & Ancillary Services Basic Ordering Agreement, Stantec was awarded a Task Order by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) to provide Stream Restoration and Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) Retrofit Design and Construction Administration services for the Leigh Meadow / Towlston Basin project in […]
As a large linear landholder, VDOT considers all parts of its right-of-way (ROW) as an asset. VDOT is assuming land stewardship responsibilities for areas outside of travel lanes and clear zones for multiple initiatives, including pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies and land cover conversion to benefit the Chesapeake Bay. VDOT is a participating stakeholder […]
Stream restoration is a significant component of VDOT’s compliance with the Chesapeake Bay TMDL. VDOT has restored over 35,000 lf of stream across 13 separate stream restorations. These projects have delivered roughly 13,000 pounds of TP, 32,000 pounds of TN and 10,000 tons of TSS reductions per year. In terms of phosphorous and sediment, stream […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has been awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) (application 4085-0005) for the implementation of Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) measures at Spring Creek South. NYSDEC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (DEC’s Management Contractor), […]
Aging infrastructure and impacts from climate change have recently accelerated the need for maintenance and demolition of dams across the country. The College Lake Dam in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia is a local example of the threat that aging, outdated dams can pose to public safety and river health. In the last 50 years, […]
Riverine ecosystems are dynamic landscape features that provide essential functions such as cycling nutrients, filtering contaminants from runoff, absorbing and gradually releasing floodwaters, maintaining fish and wildlife habitats, recharging ground water, and maintaining stream flow. Human-induced changes to the landscape, primarily agricultural activities and urbanization are known to impact stream ecosystems. Progress has been made […]
Matured riparian forests buffer streams and rivers downslope from the effects of upslope land use by improving water quality and providing carbon sequestration. Riparian forests also protect land upstream by minimizing the impacts of flooding and high winds. Restoring riparian forests has long been considered an agricultural best management practice as large-scale agricultural use intensifies […]
Glade Creek is a stocked trout stream in Roanoke County that was experiencing heavily eroding banks which caused high sediment loads to settle in the overly wide channel. The stream also had historical documentation of Roanoke log perch, a federally listed fish species. Restoration on Glade Creek was implemented to reduce erosion and to meet […]
Unpredictable storm events and unreliable historic events make our current and future weather uncertain and resiliency in our built environment and our community a necessity for survival. However, we are lacking awareness about everyday transportation that could be impacted by a weather-related event. As engineers and scientists, we have a role to play in the […]
The Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association is a volunteer organization and its mission is to provide education on water resources in Virginia.
