Wetland Restoration

Wetlands are biological sinks of diversity and richness.  They are also disappearing and subject to rigorous environmental regulation.  Our experience has led us through the myriad complexities involved in wetland restoration, from navigating through the permitting process to performing the necessary biological and physical resource assessments. We work with the best and the brightest in the field, people who are committed to making a positive improvement to our world.  We also cultivate local stewardship by involving the local community throughout the process. We can proudly boast that the Yuma clapper rail, an endangered species, and many other unique birds  are now residing in wetlands that have been designed, built and managed by our team.

Services Offered

Site Analysis
Including wetland delineation, soil surveys, biological assessments, and preliminary topographical and water-availability analysis.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Including construction oversight, budgeting, permitting, fundraising and monitoring.

PROJECT DESIGN
Including planning, public facilitation, engineering, dredge planning, clearing details, revegetation, plant nursery design, public facilities, trail systems and maintenance and monitoring plan design.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Including public scoping, volunteer program development and environmental educational program development and implementation.

Project Experience

‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Parker, Arizona
Design, planning, construction and management of the 1,042-acre ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve on the Colorado River Indian Reservation including 500 acres of wetland/ aquatic restoration/protection and ecological monitoring.
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Yuma East Wetlands Restoration, City of Yuma/Quechan Indian Nation, Yuma Arizona
Primary consultant for development of restoration plan for the 1,400-acre Yuma East Wetlands from February 2000 to present. Draft plan completed on budget in April 2001. To date, more than 350 acres of valuable wetlands have been restored
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Click to view a video of the Yuma East Wetlands Before Restoration
Click to view a video of the Yuma East Wetlands After Restoration

Las Vegas Wash Revegetation, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas, Nevada
Primary consultant for development of revegetation master plan for the Las Vegas Wash from February 2000 to present.  To date, we have completed planning and design of more than 150 acres of wetland, riparian and desert revegetation for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
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Other completed projects
- Bullhead City - planned, designed and help construct a 10-acre riparian restoration
- Lees Ferry - planned, designed and secured funding for a 10-acre riparian revegetation project in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Cocopah Indian Tribe - secured more than $250,000 for the revegetation of 25 acres on the Colorado River