At a Glance
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1.8
Miles Ongoing Restoration
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$1.4M
In Secured Funding
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- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
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City of Port Washington
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- Location
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
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- City of Port Washington
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Valley Creek Restoration Using Nature-based Solutions
Like many places along the coast of Lake Michigan, natural areas in Port Washington, Wisconsin, are experiencing the myriad effects of climate change—increased erosion and flooding, extreme temperatures, and loss of habitats for imperiled migratory birds, pollinators, fish, and plants. This is particularly evident in the Valley Creek corridor, a 1.8-mile (2.9-kilometre) City-owned urban park that’s popular for hiking, biking, and watching wildlife.
Major flooding along the creek in 2018 caused severe channel deepening, damage to roads, homes, and water and sewer lines, and park closures. In a bid to limit impacts like these in the future, the City engaged our help. Our role? To design, permit, and oversee implementation of a comprehensive ecosystem restoration effort. Drawing on our previous work preparing the watershed plan and extensive knowledge of the Valley Creek watershed and funding opportunities, we’re working toward stream channel restoration and stabilization. We’re also working toward removal of fish passage barriers, green infrastructure planning, and wetland restoration.
This ecosystem restoration project will ultimately help the City reduce erosion and flooding, protect critical infrastructure, and restore riparian, floodplain, and estuary habitat—improving the overall resilience of the watershed.
At a Glance
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1.8
Miles Ongoing Restoration
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$1.4M
In Secured Funding
- Location
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
- Offices
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Client
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City of Port Washington
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- Location
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
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- Client
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- City of Port Washington
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Melissa Curran, Environmental Scientist/Botanist
I really enjoy finding money for clients. That usually means a better project for everybody involved.
Sarah Majerus, Environmental Scientist
We develop innovative solutions that have a mutual benefit for humans and the environment. In doing so, we are learning to co-exist.
Aaron Volkening, Senior Associate, Water Resources
I work with communities and organizations large and small to help tap into water’s potential.
Heather Schwar, Associate, Technical Discipline Leader, Water Resources (US)
I believe that technical excellence and effective communication are imperative for a successful, long-term project.
Sarah McDonald, Landscape Architect
My team works to protect and enhance the built environment by improving ecological and cultural connections- we make the world a better place. That’s why I love what I do.
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