Aquatic Resource Restoration Company (ARRC)

We’re seeking full-time, experienced and responsible equipment operators to join our growing company. For more information and to apply, click here: https://arrc1.com/careers/.

With trout season just around the corner, it’s important to consider the impact of stream restoration on trout populations. Restoration work in waterways with active trout populations must follow strict closure periods to protect natural reproduction. During these closure periods, restoration work is prohibited within the channel boundaries from October 1 to December 31 in Pennsylvania and from October 1 to April 30 in Maryland. These closure periods align with the spawning seasons of native brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and wild brown trout (Salmo trutta), protecting their reproductive cycles and reducing the risk of sediment buildup that could harm developing eggs. Keep an eye out for next month’s blog, where we’ll discuss the ecological significance of trout season in more detail!

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At ARRC, we're proud to celebrate the incredible women who are making an impact in the construction and environmental restoration industries. Their dedication, skill and passion help shape our waterways, strengthen our communities and inspire future generations. Whether you’re in the field or in the office, thank you for your hard work and contributions. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our team. Happy ‘Women in Construction’ Week!

Our team is working hard on the Deer Run Golf Course restoration project in Berlin, MD, where we’re transforming an abandoned golf course into a thriving headwater wetland complex. When complete, this project will feature a mix of mature forested wetlands, open emergent wetlands and upland grass buffers, all designed to improve water quality in the Pocomoke River and enhance wildlife habitat in a critical avian corridor. Our scope of work for this project includes managing invasive woody plants, converting ponds into emergent wetlands, creating shallow water and vegetated habitats, and restoring degraded forested wetlands with ditch plugs. We’ll also plant a variety of native tree and shrub species to help establish sustainable ecosystems.

Trees are essential for a healthy environment, providing clean air and supporting biodiversity. But during construction and restoration projects, they can be at risk. At ARRC, we prioritize tree protection, using techniques like tree planking, fencing and root pruning to keep trees safe and preserve the surrounding ecosystem. ???? Curious how we protect trees throughout a project? Click the link to read our full blog and find out more! https://lnkd.in/g3YWedwh

Our team, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Markosky Engineering, is leading a streambank stabilization project at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. The project focuses on restoring over 1,300 linear feet of degraded streambank along Bushkill Creek in Jacobsburg State Park. Our work will address active erosion and aim to prevent future channel migration. Over the next few months, we’ll work to install vegetated rock bank protection, root wad revetments and stacked stone walls. To promote natural stabilization, we’ll also implement soil lifts reinforced with live branch cuttings. In addition, three pedestrian stream access points are being upgraded with gravel ramps and geocell systems, improving both durability and accessibility. Finally, we’ll plant native trees and shrubs to enhance the ecosystem and ensure the restoration has a lasting positive impact. By combining innovative techniques with a focus on sustainability, this project will help preserve the beauty and health of Bushkill Creek for generations to come.

Thank you York College of Pennsylvania for joining us!

ARRC, in collaboration with Donohoe Construction Company and Clear Creeks Consulting, recently completed a stream restoration project in Rockville, MD. This 468-linear-foot section of a perennial stream, part of an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek, underwent significant enhancements to improve ecological health and stability. The project aimed to prevent erosion, control sediment transport, manage stream flow and create a more sustainable habitat for wildlife. To achieve these goals, our team implemented timber-boulder step-pools, riffle grade-control and imbricated stone walls. Additionally, we planted native trees and shrubs—including oaks, elms, dogwoods, willows, viburnum, serviceberries and evergreens—to boost the area’s ecological diversity and aesthetic appeal. We’re proud to share that these efforts are now providing a stronger, healthier ecosystem for the stream and surrounding areas.