Engineering for Conservation
Designing, building, and managing solutions that work with ecosystems, not against them
Our Engineering Philosophy
We believe the best engineering solutions are those that already exist in nature. Our team combines traditional engineering expertise with ecological knowledge to design systems to combat wetland loss. Our engineers have worked with scientists and naturalists to develop restoration and management techniques since 1937 which has allowed us to adapt our approaches to meet the needs of these ever-changing systems.
Areas of Expertise
Our team brings deep technical expertise across the areas that matter most for wetland creation and enhancement —from the hydrology of a watershed to the ecology of a coastal marsh
- Wetland engineering
- Natural Infrastructure & Nature-based Solutions
- Coastal Engineering
- Civil Design & Grading
- Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Fish Passage
- Soils and structures
- Field Investigations & Topographic Survey
- Permitting
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Construction Management
Our Team's Accomplishments In FY25
200+
project completed
1M+
acres of conservation achieved
100+
engineering staff
Conservation Solutions at Every Scale
Habitat Restoration
Through wetland enhancement and creation, our engineered restoration work rebuilds the ecological foundations of degraded landscapes for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Water Quality
Through strategic placement of restored wetlands, floodplain reconnection, and vegetated buffers, our projects intercept and filter agricultural and urban runoff, measurably improving water quality across priority watersheds
Resilience
Our projects protect communities by providing floodwater storage and coastal buffering. From reducing flooding impacts to coastal protection, our team works together to design, build, and manage our sites over time to ensure long-term sustainability and performance
Water Efficiency
We tackle water scarcity through improvements to aging infrastructure and reduction of hardened and bare landscapes that hinder groundwater recharge. We help convey water more efficiently and increase groundwater recharge through wetland restoration and construction.
Public Recreation
Our projects provide recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. This creates jobs, stimulates economic growth, and benefits communities long-term.
Wetland and Stream Mitigation
We design and implement wetland and stream mitigation solutions that meet regulatory requirements while delivering genuine ecological uplift.
Engineering For and With Nature
As a member of the Network for Engineering with Nature, we are committed to advancing Engineering with Nature. In addition to enhancing wildlife habitat, our work creates opportunities that align ecological, social, and engineering processes to achieve multiple societal benefits
Our Transformations
Our multidisciplinary teams deliver turn-key wetland solutions, from planning and data collection through design, permitting, and construction management.
