Inter-Fluve

Congratulations to our friends at the Harwich Conservation Trust and their partners on their big win at the ACEC/ MA 2025 Engineering Excellence and Awards Gala! Cold Brook Preserve lies in an area where decentralized septic systems have contributed to nitrogen pollution. Rather than build costly treatment infrastructure, the Town of Harwich and Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT) partnered with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) to pursue a nature-based solution: process-based ecological restoration of 66 acres of retired cranberry bogs. Inter-Fluve led data collection, hydraulic modeling, design, permitting, and construction oversight for the transformation of the site into self-sustaining wetland and stream habitat. The design reestablishes natural hydrology, improves water quality through nitrogen attenuation, and supports fish passage for alewife, blueback herring, and American eel. Habitat complexity was restored using large wood, earthwork, and native plantings, benefiting Species of Conservation Concern. The restoration was designed to be resilient to sea-level rise and climate change, and features new trails and stream crossings for public access. Cold Brook is now a regional model for low-impact wastewater management and ecological restoration. #engineering #capecod #harwich #harwichma #riverrestoration #wetlands

2024 was a record-tying year for dam removals, with 108 dams removed and 2,528+ miles of river reconnected across the U.S. We're thrilled to celebrate this momentum with American Rivers and highlight our work on the Washburn Dam removal in New Hampshire. Removing outdated dams restores fish passage, improves water quality, and enhances public safety. Thanks to this project, the river is flowing freely again, benefiting wildlife and local communities. https://lnkd.in/gHZSUxE6

Our very own Mark Pranckus will be presenting at the Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium in Dubuque, Iowa, on Tuesday, February 25. Mark’s presentation, titled “Looking Downstream to Avoid Stumbling Upstream – How Past Projects Can Be Used to Prepare for Future Stream Restoration Challenges,” explores the importance of learning from past projects to tackle future challenges more effectively. In a field where it’s easy to “complete and move on,” Mark is pushing us to reflect and build on what we’ve learned for smarter, more sustainable solutions. If you’re attending the symposium, don’t miss this insightful session! Let’s keep the conversation flowing and work together to make a lasting impact on our waterways. #StreamRestoration #Sustainability #InterFluve #UMWSRS #LearnFromThePast

The new boardwalk at Mirror Pond in Bend, OR, now provides full ADA accessibility along a previously challenging section of trail. Inter-Fluve completed hydraulic modeling to predict sediment depositional and scour patterns, inform planting plans of native riparian and aquatic plants, and support design of habitat for native fish species. Congrats to HDR and all involved for making this happen, and to Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia for the nice write-up.  #SustainableDesign #AccessibilityForAll #TrailImprovements

Here are some end-of-year highlights from our annual photography competition! #riverrestoration #environmentalscience #environmentalengineering

Congratulations to new Inter-Fluver Rachel Roday on being selected as a finalist for the 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! Rachel is one of 88 early-career professionals chosen to bring their passion and expertise in marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy to Washington, DC through this program. As part of the cohort, Rachel will work alongside federal agencies and legislative offices to address critical issues impacting our coastal communities. #KnaussFellowship #MarinePolicy #SeaGrant #EnvironmentalLeadership #CoastalRestoration

We're #hiring for a number of positions, including a #marketing and administrative coordinator based in Hood River, OR! See https://lnkd.in/gyExCDU4 for more information.

Check out this video from our friends at the Atlantic Salmon Federation! We often associate salmon runs and big dam removal projects with the Pacific Northwest, though Maine has been at the forefront of restoring Atlantic salmon populations through similar efforts. This video showcases the importance of dam removal in reconnecting vital habitats and supporting the recovery of endangered species like the Atlantic salmon. It's a great example of how collaborative restoration work can make a significant impact on our rivers and ecosystems. Watch to learn more about how these projects are transforming waterways and bringing life back to our rivers in the Northeast! https://lnkd.in/gHC8zZjp #DamRemoval #RiverRestoration #AtlanticSalmon #EcosystemRecovery #MaineConservation #WildlifeHabitat #SustainableFuture #ConservationEfforts #SalmonRuns #RestorationProjects #HealthyRivers #EndangeredSpecies #EnvironmentalStewardship #HabitatConnectivity #AtlanticSalmonFederation

We are proud to be a co-host for the 2024 Midwest Beaver Summit! See https://lnkd.in/gbhfb6dd for more information. #beavers #beaverbeliever #MidwestBeaverSummit #coexist #wetlands #wildlife #ecologicalrestoration #water #webinar

Sometimes you gotta just enjoy the view. At the EWEB Smith & Trail Bridge Reservoir Habitat Enhancement project our partners at Cascade Civil Corp continue to carefully maneuver wood structures into place. Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Inter-Fluve