Urban Ecology & Naturalization
LimnoTech is bringing innovative design practices to integrate ecology into cities worldwide, and we believe a healthy relationship with water is the right place to start. We understand how water and water issues relate to ecological restoration, the creation of multi-functional natural spaces, redevelopment, and the broader goals of a vibrant and resilient modern city. We have put our passion and expertise to work to develop world-class waterfront and green infrastructure design solutions for many cities, including Toronto, St. Louis, Tulsa, Austin, Dallas, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buffalo, and Washington, DC.
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Our work in urban water resources is at the center of two major trends: an increased focus on sustainable practices to benefit the environment and a population shift back to cities with livable urban environments. These trends build on strong connections between water and people. Urbanization can significantly impact streams, waterways, and harbors through altered hydrology and geomorphology; channelization and loss of floodplain connectivity; degraded habitat and loss of species diversity; and pollution. In addition, continued population shifts, aging infrastructure, and climate change are increasing the pressure on our water resources.
Creating and restoring nature-based sustainable systems with ecological integrity in urban spaces requires integrating urban planning, infrastructure development, architecture, street and civic space design, real estate development, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, economic development, social equity, and community engagement. LimnoTech has decades of experience in urban water issues combined with a unique capability to merge our technical expertise with our world-class teaming partners’ design and planning capabilities to provide superior solutions for our clients. Our staff are experts at finding creative ways to address water resource challenges, provide opportunities for ecological restoration, and enhance the human experience in the urban environment at the same time.
Our urban ecology and naturalization work throughout the US extends from high-level planning of natural water systems practices and permit integration to site-level design, implementation, and performance monitoring. We also help cities address stormwater management, combined sewer overflow (CSO) reduction, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance, lake water quality and management, and river and stream restoration. Our close integration with urban design enables us to use projects to improve neighborhood aesthetics and quality of life, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, and create educational opportunities for the human-water connection.
Talk to us! Contact Tim, Brendan, or Craig to discuss how we can help you solve your water challenges and reinvent your urban area.
Services
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Ecological Flow Analysis & Management
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Ecological Restoration Planning & Design
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Evaluation of Flooding & Engineered Controls
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Framework Planning & Implementation
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Green Infrastructure (GI) & Low Impact Development (LID) Concept Planning & Design
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Land Use Planning & Management
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Permitting Support (USACE, CWA, CERCLA, RCRA, State/Local)
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River Restoration Planning & Design
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Sediment Fate & Transport Modeling
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Sediment Management Planning & Design (dredging, quality evaluations, reuse)
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Urban Hydrology & Hydraulic Analysis & Modeling
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Water Quality Assessment & Modeling
Contacts
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Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
LimnoTech is a joy to work with. All members of the team have been flexible, thorough and responsive to the changing needs of the project over time. One of the things that has been most valuable in working with LimnoTech is their innovative and conceptual ideas at the start of the project. These early conversations, supported by their deep technical and regulatory knowledge, have been essential in supporting innovative and grounded design solutions.
