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Solution Covered: Slowing the Flow
Hallingdalselva Habitat Enhancement
In 2014, cbec was contracted by E-CO to undertake an options appraisal on a ~ 7 km reach of the River Hallingdalselva, nr. Gol, Norway.
Wooler Bank Stabilization
cbec was contracted by the Tweed Forum to design measures to stabilize a section of eroding bank on the Wooler Water, Northumberland. The Wooler Water is a highly dynamic gravel-bed._.
Ellie Burn Restoration
cbec was contracted to develop restoration measures for the wetland around Ellie Burn, Aberdeenshire, with the ultimate aim of assisting in the improvement of the current ‘moderate’ ecological status (as._.
Eddleston Water Restoration at Cringletie, Lake Wood and Shiphorns
cbec was contracted by Dundee University and the Tweed Forum to provide the joint benefits of improving the ecological status (through river restoration) and natural flood management to local housing/._.
East Tullos Burn Restoration
cbec was contracted by Aberdeen City Council to restore the East Tullos Burn in Torry from a hard‐engineered straightened channel into a more natural stream and associated functional floodplain. An._.
Allt Lorgy Restoration
cbec applied a full ‘process restoration’ strategy on a tributary of the River Dulnain, with the aim of reinstating dynamic geomorphic and ecological processes. We identified the dominant constraints to._.
Oroville Wildlife Area Flood Stage Reduction Project
Feather River bank composition Bank line analysis cbec was sub contracted by PBI to provide a geomorphic assessment of the Feather River in vicinity of the South Unit Oroville Wildlife._.
Boulder Creek Stabilization Project
cbec eco engineering (cbec) developed design plans for stream bed repairs associated with Boulder Creek, downstream of the Lawson Portal, along the toe of the Boulder Creek Landslide. Channel incision._.
Sun Creek Hydromodification Planning
The Sun Creek development is a 1,250 acre proposed development within the City limits of Rancho Cordova. Mackay & Somps is the civil engineering consultant responsible for the master plan._.
Cordova Hills Geomorphic and Hydromodification Assessment
Panoramic view over Cordova Hills. Incised creek channel. cbec assisted SBM Site Services, LLC and MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers with the stormwater drainage master planning for the Cordova Hills._.
Alder Creek Hydromodification Impacts Assessment
Project features Erosion Potential (EP) Compliance cbec, inc. was contracted by MacKay & Somps, at the suggestion of Sacramento County DWR, to assess hydromodification impacts of the planned Glenborough at._.
Grady Ranch EIS/EIR Review
Photos depict large-scale bank erosion and stream degradation Photos depict large-scale bank erosion and stream degradation cbec is providing peer review as part of a revision of an EIS/R associated._.
Elk Grove Dry Wells Storm Event Water Quality and Flow Monitoring
cbec worked with Willdan Engineering on this City of Elk Grove project to determine whether dry wells, in combination with other low impact development (LID), are a cost-effective way to._.
Low Impact Development Guidebook Preparation, Placer County
Placer County LID Guidebook Fact Sheet cbec partnered on a team led by Placer County to develop a Low Impact Development (LID) guidebook for Placer County. The project was funded._.
Butano Creek Floodplain Reconnection and Restoration Design and Monitoring
Engineered log jam in channel supports floodplain reconnection on left bank where berm was removed. Simulated floodplain inundation for a 2-year event for pre-project and post-project conditions. cbec developed designs,._.