Over 17 miles of stream restoration reestablished a resilient ecosystem for Katy Prairie
Katy Prairie Stream Mitigation Bank is the first stream mitigation bank in Texas and one of the largest in the world. Working closely with the client, the USACE Galveston District, and other permitting agencies, we provided ecosystem restoration and stream design services.
Our work included a comprehensive site and watershed assessment to ascertain the processes driving flood risk, bank erosion, ecosystem restoration needs and opportunities, and the potential to expand and enhance adjacent wetlands. We developed a comprehensive design to provide flood risk management, and we incorporated a variety of functional elements aimed at supporting local flora and fauna.
Analyses of adjacent sites revealed the presence of kettle wetlands—sand features ideal for supporting a variety of functional habitat types. We provided on-site construction support, engineering plan interpretation, and 3D surface generation for the construction of the channels and dozens of kettle wetlands. We are also providing ongoing monitoring services for the project.
While working, the project was expanded from 3 miles to over 17 miles of stream restoration, designed within three months using multiple teams working side-by-side. After restoration? The stream area was subject to a 500-year flood with minimal damage and erosion.
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Michael F. Adams, Jr., Principal
At its core, a river is the manifestation of water, sediment and wood, moving across the landscape, driven by gravity.
George Athanasakes, Vice President, Ecosystem Restoration, Environmental Services
We analyze natural processes driving ecological functions and incorporate these processes into designs to create self-sustaining ecosystems.
Josh Gilman, Senior Associate
Humans are merely borrowing this world and its gifts, so I’m passionate about advancing water resources with good stewardship at all levels.
Scott Peyton, Vice President
It’s important to improve accessibility and connections with our streams, rivers and greenways through restoration and enhancement.
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