Sep 3, 2026 | Dam Removal
Removing a dam may be done for various reasons, such as public safety, fish passage, or if it’s just outlived its usefulness. But once the dam is removed, what happens next? What happens when stagnant water begins moving again? Do fish immediately move upstream? How...
May 19, 2026 | Green Infrastructure
For decades, traditional stormwater management has relied on “gray infrastructure” systems such as pipes, culverts, detention basins, and concrete channels to move water away from developed areas as quickly as possible. While typically effective, these systems were...
Mar 20, 2026 | Environmental Excavation
You may already be familiar with excavation — the process of removing soil, rock, and debris to prepare land for construction work. In environmental excavation, often the goal is to remove contaminated soil or reshape land and waterways to restore natural systems. For...
Nov 5, 2025 | Site Management
Controlling runoff and soil erosion during excavation requires careful planning, experience, and the right tools. Without proper control, rainfall and runoff can wash away valuable topsoil, cause instability, and send sediment-laden water into nearby streams or storm...
Aug 29, 2025 | Green Infrastructure
When municipalities invest in parks, outdoor recreation spaces, and green infrastructure, they do more than beautify neighborhoods — they build healthier, more vibrant communities. From improved public health to stronger local economies and better climate resilience,...
Jun 25, 2025 | Case Study
As part of the eastern boundary of the borough of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, the Little Chiques Creek also surrounds a 24-acre municipal park, forming a slow-moving, horseshoe-shaped oxbow section of stream. This portion of the creek had been modified in the past with a...
May 6, 2025 | Stream Restoration
With trout season underway in Pennsylvania since early April, anglers are out enjoying the state’s beautiful streams. But while many are focused on landing the perfect cast, fewer may realize the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep these waterways healthy, not...
Mar 17, 2025 | Stream Restoration
How can you recognize when stream restoration is needed? The signs can be subtle at first, but the longer they’re ignored, the more severe the consequences might be. Delaying restoration can lead to a plethora of problems, from worsened water quality to flooding risks...
