WSW attempts not only to build good projects, but also to improve our field and how things are done. So many stream projects require maintenance, we are offering an alternative approach. Instead of a designer handing a design to a Contractor, WSW is both and is onsite to mange each projects success.
An example: City of Ouray 2024-2026
Create annual Monitoring for Maintenance Reports, based on a hydrologic review of the changing dynamics of the Uncompahgre River through the City of Ouray. WSW then performs instream maintenance activities based on the Report. Science principles applied using heavy equipment.
WSW’s strengths lie in our ability to oversee each project from start to finish. We are directly involved in every component of a restoration project, which efficiently uses limited restoration dollars to achieve project success.
Whether it be a public entity or a private land-owner, our clients see the big picture along with us, understanding how each component of restoration is interrelated and how our comprehensive approach saves time and money.
We begin with design and permitting, utilizing our longstanding, successful relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers to simplify and expedite the process as much as possible.
Material procurement involves a hands-on approach, which is creative in negotiating acquisition, selective in the size and quality, and efficient in the staging of material.
WSW is on-site during all phases of design, permitting, construction, managing the heavy equipment operators or directly operating the equipment.
WSW ensures all projects are within compliance of Army Corps, EPA, USFS or other permitting agencies. WSW also completes any monitoring requirements throughout the project.
WSW installs the vegetation, often concurrent with the construction.
On many of our projects, WSW has communicated expectations, standards, related science and more with surrounding landowners and members of the public.
Repeatedly, our clients have commended WSW for its effective communication, which we see as critical to overall project success.
Most importantly, however, is the outcome – always a project that looks as if we were never there, as if it were an untouched part of nature.
WSW has a working knowledge of Federal, State and local permit requirements involved in water resources and development. When required, WSW will monitor projects and complete reporting requirements based on individual permits.
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From creating this website everything we are involved with, we are self made and apply lessons learned and what is the most-recent-proven-approach to the following diverse disciplines:
Compliance Monitoring
Permit Acquisition
Design
Build
Stream Restoration Design and Construction
Mine Reclamation Design and Construction
Monitoring Reports
Wetland Delineation Design and Construction
Pond Design and Construction
Water Right Procurement
Stormwater Management Design and Construction
Rivers Trails and Open Space Design and Construction
Professional Teaching
Public Relations
Certifications:
Stream Restoration Specialist: WSW awarded Federal recognition, based on experience and quantity of successful stream projects, which was required to be selected to oversee the largest Consent Decree Stream Project in Guam, which was challenged by hurricanes within coral substrate in remote Oceana. WSW applies fluvial geomorphology within stream channel designs and completes successful construction design-building improvements during project completion.
US Army Corps of Engineers: Stream Restoration Consultant, WSW uniquely qualified to Design, Procure Nationwide Permits, to build by actively manage and operate required equipment within permit compliance, to vegetate and to monitor project success within Army Corps Standards under the Clean Water Act.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Wetland Delineator and designated Wetland Scientist, uniquely qualified to design and build required wetland mitigation or wetland creation projects.
MSHA: Underground and Surface, Mining Safety and Health Administration Certification, required for performing services as a Hydrologist underground within active mine locations.
HAZWOPER Hazardous Material and OSHA related Certification
State of Colorado, Certified Industrial Wastewater Operator
State of Colorado, Certified Potable and Distribution Operator
State of Colorado, Certified Professional Erosion Control Specialist and Inspector
State of Colorado, Certification to write SWMP: Stormwater Management Plans
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