Environmental Restoration for County Drain Commission
Affiliated Researchers was contacted by a County Drain Commission to assist in environmental restoration following severe occurrences of bank-slumping and sediment erosion. Affiliated Researchers ’ Scientists conducted environmental investigations, wetland delineations, grain-size analysis, flow measurements, and topographic mapping of the drains to determine the extent of the soil erosion conditions, and to provide restoration recommendations and remedies. Affiliated Researchers documented the environmental conditions, met with property owners, attended meetings with the County Board, and collaborated with Project Engineers as part of the coordinated effort to restore and resolve the environmental concerns.