Dec 2, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
The public’s awareness of green infrastructure is growing, thanks in part to better understanding the effects that urbanization has on our health and that of our planet. Now, instead of “gray” infrastructure (pipes, roads, and concrete channels) being the only...
Aug 28, 2024 | Case Study
Milltown Dam is located in Chester County, PA, on the East Branch of Chester Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) identified Milltown Dam as hazardous in 2015, and East Goshen Township was tasked...
Aug 20, 2024 | Dam Removal
Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and especially in Pennsylvania, relict milldams and low-head dams are coming under scrutiny as dangerous and unnecessary. Many were built over a century ago to provide power, control flooding, or create a reservoir for irrigation or...
May 14, 2024 | Stream Restoration
So, you have a stream on your property that constantly floods, or maybe its banks are constantly changing due to erosion. You want to fix the problem—a commendable goal! Whether due to negligence or ignorance, streams can be damaged by things like land development,...
Feb 16, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
In addition to their roles as accessible public spaces, restored parks can emerge as dynamic hubs that positively impact physical and mental wellness, social cohesion, environmental sustainability, and cultural identity within a community. Flyway Excavating has been...
Sep 26, 2023 | Case Study
Case Study: Long’s Park Long’s Park, located on the northwest edge of Lancaster City, is a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike. Owned and operated by the city, it is a total of 80 acres including a petting zoo, pavilions, ball fields, and the...
Jun 30, 2023 | Stream Restoration
As the saying goes, water is life. Protecting our waterways doesn’t just benefit humans — it’s essential for the survival of plants, animals, and our environment as well. Over the years, land development and agricultural practices have harmed or destroyed many aquatic...
