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RESPONSE - RFP - 7616 WETLAND RIVER & FLOODPLAIN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
conservation planning + ecological restoration + regenerative design SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION CITY OF FORT COLLINS Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Services April 2, 2014 City of Fort Collins Proposal No. 7616 April 2, 2014 Mr. John Stephen Senior Buyer City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 North Mason Street, Second Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Request for Proposal: Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration Biohabitats Proposal No. P14903.01 SUBJ: Proposal Number 7616 Dear Mr. Stephen: Th ank you for providing Biohabitats the opportunity to submit this proposal for on-call services for Wetland, River, & Floodplain Ecological Restoration. We are very excited to have the chance to demonstrate our continuing commitment and enthusiasm for working with the Natural Areas Department and the City of Fort Collins. Having held the restoration on-call contract over recent years and worked across the country on similar contracts, we fully appreciate the singular opportunity that working with the City represents. Fort Collins and the Natural Areas Department have the potential to create a ripple eff ect of ecological benefi ts throughout the Cache la Poudre watershed and along the Front Range. Over the past 32 years, Biohabitats has helped clients throughout the U.S. restore ecological function to degraded wetland, streams, rivers and fl oodplains. We have assessed, designed, and/or restored over 800 miles of rivers and streams and created hundreds of acres of wetlands that are functioning naturally and producing benefi ts for aquatic and terrestrial habitat, riverine processes, water quality, and recreation and education in their communities. Each member of the team we have built brings a unique contribution, so that together we can off er complete turn- key solutions. Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE) is an employee-owned water resources engineering consulting fi rm with continuity in personnel and long-term commitment in service to its clients. ACE staff are well established members of the Fort Collins community, and have been leaders in responding to the 2013 fl ood here and in other nearby communities. BHA Design Inc. is a landscape architecture and planning fi rm with the conviction that every site design should be sustainable, therapeutic, and fun. BHA, ACE and Biohabitats have all worked successfully together on a number of recent projects in the City. Buddy Kihm of Budhoe’s Backhoe has been the lead Construction Operator for McMurry Phase 1 and Phase 2 as well as the Sterling/Josh Ames design-build projects. Buddy has developed a specialty in restoration work for non-profi ts and public agencies over the past 10 years and shares the City’s and team’s commitment to sustainability and collaboration. Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 1732 Wazee Street, Ste. 209 Denver, CO 80202 tel 303.477.0660 fax 303.477.4648 www.biohabitats.com Th e Biohabitats team will “hit the ground running” with this new contract! Th e City can capitalize on its past investments in the team and benefi t from our alignment with your vision, effi cient time management, consistent communication, and collaboration on the next generation of innovative ecological restoration approaches. We have a track record of staying on schedule, being fl exible and responsive in all phases of a project, and resolving issues with creativity. Biohabitats excels with the design-build approach, which can save time and money and ensure that each restoration delivers what it was designed to do. Th e Natural Area Department requires a team that can continue with the current momentum and bring the knowledge to get the job done--from assessment and concept development all the way through full design, permitting, outreach and partner coordination, earthwork, and planting--and Biohabitats is the team. We look forward to the opportunity to continue working with you and the City of Fort Collins on this program. If you have any questions regarding our proposal, please contact me by phone (303/477-0660) or by email cbrowne@ biohabitats.com. Th ank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, BIOHABITATS, INC. ______________________ Claudia Browne Southern Rocky Mountain Bioregion Leader Contract Manager April 2, 2014 RE: Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration Biohabitats Proposal No. P14903.01 SUBJ: Proposal Number 7616 Table of Contents Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship www.biohabitats.com Table of Contents Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Project Understanding Team Profi le Capability, Background, and Technical Expertise Scope of Work/Deliverables Pricing Availability and Project Scheduling Vendor Statement Design Examples Appendix 1 – 4 5 – 12 13 – 16 17 – 23 25 – 26 27 29 SECTION 1 Project Understanding City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 1 SECTION 1 Project Understanding The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department seeks an on-call consulting fi rm to provide ecological services for wetlands, river, and fl oodplain restoration projects. As identifi ed in the Request for Proposal, the range of services will include but not be limited to “restoration and habitat design, overall project management, fl oodplain modeling and permitting, and project implementation.” Th e specifi c objectives of the on-call projects will vary but are anticipated to continue to focus on protecting, enhancing and restoring ecological functions of the natural areas along the Cache la Poudre River (Poudre). Th e Natural Area Department’s vision for restoration of Poudre River natural areas is to strike a balance between sustaining native ecosystems with functional hydrologic processes and diverse habitat and providing a range of visitor experiences. Implementation of this vision occurs within both regional and local contexts. At the regional scale, river processes are aff ected by federal, regional, and local land and water managers which create both challenges and opportunities for the City. At the site scale, restoration and management decisions need to take into account unique sets of stakeholders intertwined with multiple regulatory, ecological, cultural, and political considerations. To implement successful restoration projects in this setting requires fl exibility, a broad range of skills, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to design and build sites and projects for stacked benefi ts and multiple uses. 1.1 PHILOSOPHY Our ultimate goal is to restore ecosystem processes to support a functioning landscape as the foundation for future resiliency. Th e objectives and methodologies we apply depend on site-specifi c conditions, opportunities and constraints, but our core philosophy is refl ected in the overall restoration objectives and approaches described below. Create Resilient Wetlands, Floodplains and River Ecosystems In resilient systems, native plants and animals are able to bounce back from natural and man-made disturbances and to adapt to a spectrum of future conditions. » For wetland restoration, resiliency means creating a range of elevations that sets the stage for natural processes. It means creating hydrologic conditions and microtopography that support various native vegetation communities. It means planting a wide array of native species that can shift and adjust as hydrology and climate may fl uctuate over time. » For river restoration, resiliency includes improving connectivity methods such as by removing dams and installing fi sh passages, restoring channel morphology (pool and riffl e sequences), creating features for a range of fl ows, facilitating sediment transport, and installing wood and instream fi sh habitat improvements. » For fl oodplains, resiliency means removing concrete and debris from banks, lowering high artifi cial berms, establishing a grade suitable for overbank fl ooding, and facilitating regeneration and survival of cottonwood forests and other native riparian plant communities. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 2 © Biohabitats, Inc. Collaborate to Achieve Multiple Benefi ts Th e most successful and creative ecological solutions emerge through collaboration – among our multidisciplinary team and with clients and partners. For us, collaboration is not an afterthought. It informs wetland, river, and fl oodplain restoration projects from concept designs through construction. » Each project off ers unique opportunities and constraints and can require a variety of strategies and design elements to meet objectives. We do not believe in formulaic answers, but rather in a variety of site-specifi c responses and designs that can be shaped with input from the client and community. Depending on the site, the focal processes or objectives may include hydrology, sediment transport, aquatic and terrestrial habitat, social and/or educational needs. Th e scale of designs and recommended approaches also vary and may be site-wide, surgical treatments of localized areas, or small, touch-up type improvements. » A design-build approach, such as that taken by Natural Areas, is the best method for ecological restoration projects. It allows for the adaptability and fl exibility that is crucial to successful restorations that yield stacked benefi ts -- not only for the community but for the ecosystem including e.g., fl oodplain, riparian, wetland, sediment transport, water quality, habitat and visitor experience. Our team is a true design-build team, where the two processes are seamlessly integrated, and changes are expected and seen as off ering opportunities to make adjustments that will improve the fi nal result. » Communication is crucial, and it matures and deepens over time as the parties develop and refi ne a shared vocabulary and mutual understanding. We have established a dialogue and relationship with Natural Areas that is built on trust and a shared vision of the transformative potential of restoration projects. » Our restoration concepts draw from established engineering and natural channel design methods, available literature, and our extensive experience with a wide range of ecosystems in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. But they also reach beyond this base to incorporate diff erent kinds of expertise. We derive inspiration from solutions designed for other ecological systems and innovative solutions to problems wherever they are encountered. Foster Stewardship Th e long-term survival of natural ecosystems will depend on broad support and stewardship. Th erefore, our collaborative approach extends from the core team- client members outward, in a dendritic pattern, to include other Departments, stakeholders, and the broader community. » We understand the complexities of working in a multi-jurisdictional setting and the need to integrate community relations and coordinate with multiple departments involved in transportation, planning, fl ood control, and recreation management. » Stewardship requires follow-through and ongoing adaptations. Accordingly, Biohabitats is committed to being a learning organization. We put a high value on refl ecting on past approaches, exploring new ideas, and evolving with our clients as new information and aspirations emerge. » Public natural areas require long-term, committed and voluntary participation by all segments of the community. Th e best way to secure this participation is to invite the community into the process from the beginning, through collaborative planning and outreach, and to build on that engagement by encouraging volunteer days and other community events. “Th anks for working so well with Legacy on the design of the Poudreometer. We believe this design works well and is compatible with the language of the conservation easement.” — K-Lynn Cameron Legacy City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 3 1.2 MOTIVATION Biohabitats has worked exclusively on restoration and conservation projects across the country and abroad for over 30 years, and we know that clients like the City of Fort Collins come along only a few times in a career. Th e projects we have built together, such as McMurry Phases 1 and 2 and the Sterling Pond/ Josh Ames restoration, are highlights of our portfolio. As a client, the City not only has landscape-level land ownership, but its leaders have the commitment, courage, and follow-through to create meaningful ecological improvements. Th e Natural Areas Program enjoys unparalleled support and respect from its citizens and partner organizations. Having worked in other systems where those who share responsibility for a watershed are disengaged, we fully appreciate the importance of this characteristic of Fort Collins. Th e proof is in the fi nancial, political, and community support that is enabling its restoration project ideas to be leveraged. Th e fruits of these relationships and our completed projects are highly visible, but even more extraordinary is the underlying network and the momentum that we have established together. Along the way, we have built a mutual trust that allows us both to be our best, and we have so much more to accomplish together. Fort Collins’ management of its properties along the Poudre River has been evolving, and it has been rewarding for Biohabitats to be part of this shift toward a more holistic, process-based approach to the river and riparian systems. We expect this trend to continue and are inspired to make the most of this opportunity to create a vibrant river corridor with ecologically functioning channel and fl oodplains. It is very exciting for us to think of what we can create if we continue to move forward together. When we look into the future, Biohabitats sees the continued transformation of the Poudre River corridor into a healthy, living system for the Fort Collins community. It will serve as an example for the rest of the region and inspire others to do the same. As part of this vision, we are excited to design and implement projects at new sites. For example, we anticipate continuing our work for the large combined area of Running Deer, Cottonwood Hollow, and Prospect Ponds Natural Areas. Th ese sites along the Poudre River were highly manipulated for gravel mining, but contain twelve ponds and several drainages (including Box Elder Creek) that can provide the hydrological conditions to support a diverse ecosystem. Biohabitats collaborated with Natural Areas staff to develop restoration concepts for this combined area. Th e concepts maintain all of the desirable vegetation and water features but also expand and integrate them to create new water features and new vegetative communities. Upcoming tasks will include integrating information from the September 2013 fl ood and a fl oodplain analysis and developing designs that work around the many underground utilities that crisscross the site. Th e site also off ers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the CO Parks and Wildlife staff to ensure appropriate management of designated ponds as refugia for native species such as the Plains Topminnows. Another priority restoration project is the Poudre River at Kingfi sher Point Natural Area. Th is reach of the river was straightened about 70 years ago by a sugar beet company. Th e sugar beet company also stockpiled spent lime material in the fl oodplain. Th e river is now eroding its banks in this area as it tries to re-establish a stable meander pattern. Th e instability of the river in this reach has impacted the Poudre River Trail and trees that have fallen into the river, leading to erosion into the lime deposits. Th e City of Fort Collins has recently purchased a property on the north bank of the river which will greatly facilitate the restoration of the river in this City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 4 © Biohabitats, Inc. reach. Biohabitats has already performed initial assessments of this reach for Natural Areas and is familiar with some of the other studies that have been performed, including one from the Army Corps of Engineers. With the new property and participation with Natural Areas and other City departments, the Biohabitats team can use fl oodplain modeling to explore design alternatives to improve the river and expand the riparian area while incorporating public access and fl oodplain safety. Th ere are no shortages of complex challenges ahead, including climate change, development pressures, altered water management, invasive species, and changing recreational use patterns. Biohabitats sees these as motivation to work harder and smarter to constantly improve our techniques, and we will support Natural Areas in exploring new ideas to expand its restoration plans and meet the challenges ahead. For example, we would welcome the opportunity to collaborate on: » Facilitating a Conservation Action Planning (CAP) process for the Riverine Ecosystem as a priority conservation target. Th e CAP process itself is an eff ective educational tool, and the resulting goals, objectives, actions and measures could be a useful supplement to the Poudre River Management Plan Update and could serve as a resource for other communities. » Developing a living/green infrastructure approach to evaluate how drainages from nearby developments could potentially aff ect the timing, volume, and quality of water fl owing on to City properties and into the Poudre River. A possible product could be a framework such as an Ecological Atlas--a transparent and data-driven planning tool that could guide and maximize the potential of ecological restoration eff orts throughout the City. We could also assist the Natural Areas Department explore the use of three emerging approaches: 1. Formalizing an adaptive management strategy for monitoring natural areas, evaluating their progress toward Management Plan objectives, and developing responses when it is necessary to adjust to new information. 2. Expanding the ecosystem services approach, so that restoration work can also yield social and fi nancial capital. For example, we could help you revisit the assessment and payments for easements, and support a natural capital approach similar to what we are currently using elsewhere in Colorado and across the country. 3. Working with regional partners on innovative water management strategies to provide additional water to the Poudre through Ft Collins. In summary, we are very motivated to have the chance to continue to serve you. We care deeply about the lands, water, wildlife and people of Fort Collins and are committed to continuing to provide you with responsive, innovative, sustainable, professional, high-quality services. SECTION 2 Team Profi le City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 5 SECTION 2 Team Profi le 2.1 OVERVIEW OF FIRMS Biohabitats Biohabitats, Inc, is a national ecological consulting fi rm focused exclusively on conservation planning, ecological restoration, and regenerative design. Our multidisciplinary team includes engineers, fl uvial geomorphologists, ecologists, landscape architects, biologists, natural resource planners, wetland scientists, water resource specialists, foresters, soil scientists, GIS analysts, and CAD specialists who work together to provide integrated, practical solutions. Our Southern Rocky Mountain Bioregion team members use applied ecological science, innovation, and creativity to respond to natural resource management issues throughout Colorado and the west. A selection of our specifi c services includes: » natural resource inventory, assessments, and mapping; » exotic/invasive/noxious species monitoring and control; » native revegetation planning, design, and installation; » restoration planning and design-build; » open space planning & green infrastructure design; » habitat assessments and maintenance; » regulatory permitting and compliance; » public policy support for wetland and riparian buff er protection; » design and installation of erosion control best management practices ; » water resource assessments and planning (including water rights coordination); » hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and; » various monitoring (biologic, groundwater, surface water, and physical). Biohabitats Southern Rocky Mountain Bioregion team members have worked together on over a dozen design-build projects in Colorado and developed the trust with our local contractors and the understanding required to successfully implement restoration designs. Our key team knows how to take challenges in stride. Whether facing sub-zero temperatures, handling pond bottom muck, or incorporating changing project needs--we get the job done. Furthermore, we recognize that the intangible aspects of a restoration project can be just as important as the technical aspects, and we take the extra time to make sure that the neighbors and public interacting with the project are treated with the utmost respect. As described in our teams’ resumes, which are provided in the Appendix, we bring extensive and relevant project management experience, appropriate educational backgrounds, and the proven ability to deliver excellent quality on time and within or under budget. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 6 © Biohabitats, Inc. Roaring Fork River, Basalt, CO and adjacent fl ood prone trailer park. A case where a peer review by ACE of a river stabilization plan evolved into an ACE alternative restoration/fl ood mitigation evaluation to meet the town’s needs. Budhoe’s Backhoe, LLC Budhoe’s Backhoe is our lead Construction Operator and provided the same role for the McMurry Phases 1 and 2 and the Sterling/Josh Ames design-build projects. For the past 10 years, the company has leveraged its experience in more traditional construction work, both commercial and residential, to specialize in restoration work. Th e company has worked for non-profi ts like Wildlands Restoration Volunteers and Th e James Creek Watershed Coalition, and assisted public agencies including the City of Fort Collins, City of Denver, U.S. Forest Service, (both Clear Creek and Boulder Districts), Colorado State Forest Service, and Boulder County Parks and Open Space. Th e construction of the restoration designs sets the trajectory for their success, and Budhoe’s Backhoe excels in our collaborative, service-oriented design-build approach that, along with Buddy’s local experience and fl exibility, are invaluable for timely and effi cient completion of restoration projects. Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ACE) ACE is an employee-owned water resources engineering consulting fi rm located in Fort Collins, Colorado providing a full range of water resources services since 1988. Due to its staff ’s long-term commitment to the company, ACE off ers continuity in personnel and long-term commitment in service to its clients. Five senior staff members have been with the company for at least 18 years and have managed most of the projects supporting the City of Fort Collins over the last 22 years. Senior staff is supported by dedicated, experienced engineers and scientists. ACE’s 21-person staff includes 15 engineers/scientists, 12 of whom are Registered Professional Engineers in Colorado. Six of the engineers are also Certifi ed Floodplain Managers. In addition, ACE staff includes a full complement of technical support personnel including GIS analysts and CAD designers. ACE staff are also actively involved in the community, participating in a variety of volunteer eff orts. Two of the most recent examples are their long term participation of the Floodplain Rules Committee for the Poudre River, and their participation in the assessment of fl ood levels and damages following the September 2013 fl ood. ACE brings signifi cant experience in fl oodplain permitting, including conducting CLOMR and LOMR studies, services the fi rm has provided to Natural Areas in the past. ACE has already provided this service in our past work with Natural Areas, and we look forward to continue the collaboration. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 7 BHA Design To help provide support for potential landscape design services needed for this contract, Biohabitats has included BHA Design Inc. on our team. BHA is a landscape architecture and planning fi rm established in January of 1993 in Fort Collins. Th ey provide landscape architecture, planning, urban design, and graphic design services to both public and private clients. Th e fi rm has three driving philosophies that inform their project designs. Every site design should be sustainable, therapeutic, and fun. Each of these characteristics, when woven together, create a fabric that brings people together with the land in such a way that they respect the inherent beauty of nature, they are healed by its unspoken power, and they leave happier and healthier than when they entered. BHA practices these philosophies on a daily basis. BHA is committed to design excellence. Design plays a strong role in the quality of public place and they are committed to creating lasting and durable places that engage their users. Th e fi rm remains actively engaged in the design world and are constantly striving to keep at the forefront of design innovation. As an example of this success, BHA has received eighteen regional design awards in the past fi ve years from organizations such as ASLA, AIA, and CPRA. Biohabitats and BHA have worked together on the Woodward and Poudre Downtown projects. 2.2 CURRENT PROJECTS Th e following four Biohabitats projects provide a sampling of current projects in Colorado that include the types of services required under the City’s On-Call contract. Additional project descriptions from our fi rm and our teammates are provided in the Appendix. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 8 © Biohabitats, Inc. SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Cache La Poudre River A landscape scarred by mining and damming is transformed into a vibrant wetland habitat and a more fully functioning river and Á oodplain. Throughout the early 20th century, Colorado’s Cache la Poudre River was heavily ma- nipulated for irrigation and mining, particularly in the Fort Collins area. Today, the City of Fort Collins is taking steps to restore Á ows, À sh passage, and ecological func- tion to the river. After working with the City to assess its natural areas and identify opportunities for restoration, Biohabitats implemented the restoration of this priority site: along a 2,000 linear foot reach of the Poudre that had been disconnected from its Á oodplain by a high berm that was originally con- structed to protect an adjacent gravel pit. With mining opera- tions long since completed, the pit had become a pond that offered habitat but did not meet its ecological potential in terms of ecosystem processes. In separating the river from its Á oodplain, the berm dimin- ished the river’s ecological function and value by reduc- ing the potential for overbank Á ooding. To make matters worse, a defunct, abandoned, concrete diversion structure for irrigation was located just downstream, creating a bar- rier to natural ecological and physical processes. Biohabitats’ approach to this design-build project involved three key strategies: widening City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 9 SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed South Boulder Creek A diverse suite of solutions, which employs eight different design elements, restored two miles of À sh habitat that had been degraded by grazing, water diversions and channel modiÀ cations. South Boulder Creek is a major stream corridor that provides signiÀ cant ecological and recreational beneÀ ts for the City of Boulder. The City Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) department wanted to improve aquatic habitat in approximately two miles of the creek which had suffered the impacts of water diversions, channel modiÀ cations, and grazing. Of particular concern was the lack of available over- wintering À sh habitat during low-Á ow winter months. To address the low Á ow con- cerns, the City negotiated a minimum Á ow of 7 cfs in the winter--an improvement from the previously common low Á ows of 1 cfs. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW), which awarded a ‘Fishing is Fun’ grant to help fund the project, will stock the project area with a Whirling Disease- resistant rainbow trout (Hofer- strain) to try to establish a self-sustaining population for recreational À shing. Biohabitats, with Budhoe’s Backhoe LLC as our subcon- tractor, was selected as the design-build contractor for this major À sh habitat restora- tion project. Because the channel morphologic condi- tions varied within each reach of the project area, a spectrum of solutions was required. The overall approach was to enhance, create, and maxi- City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 10 © Biohabitats, Inc. SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design A former sand and gravel mining site is transformed into a rich habitat mosaic of aquatic, emergent, woody, and herbaceous communities within the Á oodplain ponds. McMurry Natural Area is a 44-acre site in the western part of Fort Collins that includes two Á oodplain ponds and a half-mile of ripar- ian corridor along the Cache la Poudre River. Former sand and gravel mining had scarred the landscape and left high armored riverbanks, contain- ing concrete and automobiles, and steep pond edges with minimal ecological function and little biological diversity. In Phase 1, Biohabitats worked closely with the City and led a design-build effort that target- ed the western pond and areas outside of the Á oodway. The restoration design focused on lowering elevated pond edges, creating shallow wetlands, and revegetating the riparian area. A diverse assemblage of À ve vegetated zones were created including emergent wetland, wet meadow, willow, cot- tonwood, and upland grasses. To facilitate public use and stewardship of the site, the de- sign included a pedestrian trail and designated À shing areas. Grading and planting of Phase 1 was completed in June 2011. Phase 2 of the project was initiated by the City in 2013 to expand the restoration to the eastern gravel pit as well as include streambank and chan- nel improvements. Biohabitats led this effort which included preparing the Phase 2 design- build plans, coordinating Á oodplain modeling analysis, and implementing all aspects of construction including ero- sion control and soil manage- ment. The project included removing concrete and debris City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 11 SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design B ea r C r e ek Kennedy High School !5 !5 !4 !5 Denver’s Natural Areas Program is taking a holistic, proactive approach to city-wide ecological restoration and stewardship, and is working to bring city departments and partners together to improve the ecological function and educational opportunities of its priority landscapes. The City of Denver Natural Areas Program manages designated natural areas and priority landscapes representing over half of the acreage within the City Parks network. Some of the parcels have signiÀ cant but compro- mised ecological potential, but the possibilities for their restoration had never been systematically examined. As part of an on-call contract to provide the City with eco- logical restoration services, Biohabitats assessed its hold- ings and developed a pri- oritization scheme for future restoration projects. Biohabitats assessed 21 prior- ity properties, interviewed the district staff, met with partner organizations and depart- ments, updated the database describing the sites’ vegeta- tion, and worked with the City to synthesize this information into speciÀ c recommendations for each site. An important aspect of the project was identifying potential proj- ects in proximity to schools to enhance educational opportunities. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 12 © Biohabitats, Inc. 2.3 PROJECT REFERENCES Rich Bachand City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Project Manager (970) 416-2183 » Project: Sterling Pond & Josh Ames Structure Ecological Restoration Design-Build » Services: › Inventory & Assessments ›Design-Build ›Permitting ›Post-construction Monitoring ›Management ›Public Outreach » Project: McMurry Poudre Restoration Phase 1 & 2 » Services: › Inventory & Assessments ›Design-Build ›Permitting ›Post-construction Monitoring ›Management ›Public Outreach Don D’Amico City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department (720) 564-2055 » Project: South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvements Design-Build » Services: › Planning ›Permitting › Design-Build Kelly Uhing City Naturalist Denver Parks and Recreation Natural Areas Program (720) 913-0659 » Project: Denver Ecological Services On-Call » Services: › Inventory & Assessments › Planning ›Parks ›Design City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 13 2.4 TEAM ORGANIZATION Our team is the foundation of our success. Biohabitats regularly acts as a prime contractor, and we are experienced in supervising and coordinating multiple subcontractors for multiple project assignments. Th e team organization for this contract is presented in the organization chart below. BUDHOE’S BACKHOE, LLC Construction Albert (Buddy) Kihm *** BIOHABITATS, INC. Planning and Design Construction Oversight Soil Management and Erosion Control Planting Landscape Design Claudia Browne, On-Call Contract Manager *** Michael Lighthiser, PE, Project Engineer *** Vince Sortman, Fluvial Geomorphologist/Construction Supervisor *** Andi Rutherford, Landscape Designer *** Susan Sherrod, PhD, Biologist/Wetland Scientist *** BHA DESIGN, INC. Landscape Design Roger Sherman, RLA ** Angela Milewski, RLA ** Jason Messaros, RLA ** 20-40% 30-40% 30-70% * = ** = *** = PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE & QA/QC OFFICER Keith Bowers, FASLA, RLA, PWS (Biohabitats) ** VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Timothy J. Burkett (Biohabitats) ** CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration ANDERSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS Floodplain Engineering & Permitting Bradley A. Anderson, PE, CFM * Brian A. Smith, PE, CFM * Gregory J. Koch, PE, CFM * Aaron M. Hansen, PE, CFM * OTHER VENDORS AQUATIC AND WETLANDS COMPANY Wetland Plant Material & Installation Services ROCKY RIDGE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE B&B Trees & Installation Services Team Availability City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 14 © Biohabitats, Inc. SECTION 3 Capability, Background, and Technical Expertise City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 15 SECTION 3 Capability, Background, and Technical Expertise 3.1 A PROVEN TRACK RECORD Th e Biohabitats team gets the job done and has the proven ability to plan, design, permit, and then build the resulting project effi ciently, eff ectively, and safely. Our commitment to excellent service has been demonstrated in our ability to work through uncertain weather and hydrologic conditions and in the results of our work. While it may be challenging to see a project from initial conception through fi nal implementation, it is also defi nitely fun and rewarding. Future restoration projects in the City will benefi t from the Biohabitats team depth of understanding and the valuable, on-the-ground experience that we have gained working for the Natural Areas Department and other Fort Collins departments over the past several years. Our partnership has created over 16 acres of riparian woodland, and more than 7 acres of mixed wetlands. It has also improved over a half-mile of river channel and streambanks. Our understanding of opportunities for wetlands, river and fl oodplain restoration projects in Fort Collins is informed by our experience assisting the City with a wide range of activities including: » Participating in the Poudre River Management Plan Update using the Conservation Action Planning process that will continue to enhance the Department’s ability to advocate and implement ecosystem improvements; » Completing fi eld assessments of riparian, wetland, and water resources and mapping plant communities and habitat types to address information gaps from upstream at Butterfl y Woods to downstream at Arapahoe Bend; » Developing cost-eff ective concept plans for the restoration/rehabilitation of Sterling, McMurry, Sayler, Gustav Swanson, Udall, and Running Deer; » Preparing full design plans, permitting, and constructing McMurry (Phases 1 and 2) and Sterling/Josh Ames restoration projects using a variety of treatment approaches including removing concrete and debris and lowering high berms to reconnect the fl oodplain; installing woody toe protection, boulder toe protection, and boulder grade control; creating riverine benches and transplanting willows; realigning unstable channel sections; and rehabilitating the channel following dam removal to create riffl e/pool habitat. All of these projects maximized the use of on-site and local materials and provided numerous cost savings that allowed the City to obtain additional plant material and visitor amenities. » Designing and integrating amenities to facilitate outdoor experiences including fi shing areas, river access, trails and play areas using eco-revelatory concepts where nature’s processes are revealed through highlighted and integrated relationships and subtle or indirect cues. » Creating and maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders such as the Colorado Water Trust, the Legacy Land Trust, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, various utilities, neighbors, and the volunteer community. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 16 © Biohabitats, Inc. 3.2 BIOHABITATS KEY STAFF ROLES Our team members are the key to our success. We are proud to off er our combined expertise to the City of Fort Collins. Biohabitats, Inc. CLAUDIA BROWNE As Contract Manager for the On-Call Contract, Claudia Browne will be responsible for overall project administration, staffi ng, budget tracking and compliance, and meeting our scope commitments. As demonstrated in our past work, she is dedicated to making sure that our team is meeting Natural Areas’ expectations. She provides a central point of contact under the On-Call contract and also provides technical services on projects related to conservation planning, habitat assessments, wetland permitting, soils management, and water resource management issues. MICHAEL LIGHTHISER, PE, LEED AP As Project Engineer, Mike Lighthiser, P.E., takes the lead on fi nal design development and management of restoration grading activities. He also is heavily involved in conceptual design and permitting. Mike works closely with our other staff and team members to ensure that the restoration projects are successfully completed while meeting various permitting requirements. Mike has experience in the hydrology, hydraulics, and geomorphology of large rivers, creeks, fens, and other wetland types, including fi eld experience in morphological surveys of streams; topographical surveys of wetlands and channels; measurements of water level and velocity; and bathymetric surveys. He has led and participated in numerous restoration projects for various types and sizes of streams and wetlands in diverse physiographic regions. VINCE SORTMAN Vince will serve as the Fluvial Geomorphologist for this contract, and will play a key role in river and riparian assessments, feasibility analysis, design development and review, construction planning and management, and technical supervision of fi eld work. Vince brings over 25 years experience in hydrology and stream restoration including having taught principals of stream restoration at workshops sponsored by the U.S. EPA, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and state and local agencies across the country and has facilitated numerous public and stakeholder meetings. ANDI RUTHERFORD Andi Rutherford, Landscape Designer, prepares concept graphics and full design drawings, develops visitor experience elements, and assists with planting plan layout and plant installation supervision. She conceived and developed the idea of the Poudreometer, including revising the design based on input from the Legacy Land Trust. SUSAN SHERROD, PHD Susan Sherrod, PhD., Ecologist/Biologist will serve as Wetland Scientist for the contract and will be responsible for providing wetland delineation, wetland assessment, permitting, habitat improvement planning, and revegetation guidance. Susan’s experiences in Fort Collins and Colorado includes wetland delineations, biological assessments, native plant community mapping, T&E assessments, invasive species and integrated pest management planning, wildlife habitat conservation, revegetation planning, and restoration oversight. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 17 KEITH BOWERS, FASLA, RLA, PWS As President, Keith has over 30 years of experience in ecosystem restoration, and he is ultimately responsible for ensuring client satisfaction with Biohabitats work. He periodically visits Fort Collins project sites, routinely checks on progress, and lends his expertise as necessary to address a range of issues that can arise during restoration project planning and implementation. TIMOTHY BURKETT Tim is Biohabitats Vice President and Chief Operations Offi cer, assists bioregional staff on an as needed basis with issues relating to legal and risk management issues, resource allocation, and bonding. In addition to the staff members highlighted above, Biohabitats’ Southern Rocky Mountain offi ce frequently draws from the expertise across the fi rm. Th ese individuals include: Laura Backus, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS, semi- retired); Jeanne Wisenbaugh, Creative Director and Education Specialist; Nicole Stern, Landscape Architect; Ed Morgereth, Wildlife Biologist; Joe Berg, PWS, Senior Wetland Ecologist; Mike Th ompson, Aquatic and Fisheries Biologist; and Jennifer Zielinski, P.E. and Ted Brown, P.E., Water Resources Engineers with expertise in watershed protection and green infrastructure. Many of these staff have participated in Fort Collins projects during the past several years, providing reviews, engineering design input, and technical and graphical support. Resumes for these and other individuals who may work on Fort Collins projects are available upon request. 3.3 SUBCONTRACTORS KEY STAFF BUDHOE’S BACKHOE ALBERT (BUDDY) KIHM Albert (Buddy) Kihm, of Budhoe’s Backhoe, leads our construction grading planning and on-ground fi eld supervision of all grading activities. He provides input on design and helps develop our approach to the earthwork for each project. Buddy also operates equipment for each project and provides assistance with materials procurement and utility clearances. He brings 28 years of experience as an operator and has an established proven relationship with the Biohabitats team. For both McMurry Phases 1 and 2 and the Sterling Pond/Josh Ames restoration projects, Buddy reviewed and provided input during fi nal design development, developed a plan for the earthwork that fi t each particular project, and chose and oversaw a team of operators and associated subcontractors to carry out that plan. He personally interviewed qualifi ed subcontractors and has developed a network of fi rms and operators who we trust and who can provide the tools and skills necessary to meet the varying needs at diff erent sites. He was instrumental in all aspects of the earthwork from checking grade controls, managing pond water during wetland creation, and transplanting willows and cottonwoods to ensuring that the project was completed without a single safety issue and no project time was lost due weather or earthwork delays. Successful restoration requires reliable, trustworthy, committed operators, and the City of Fort Collins can be assured that Buddy Kihm is fi rst rate on all counts. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 18 © Biohabitats, Inc. ANDERSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS (ACE) Biohabitats and the ACE and team members described below have established excellent relationships from working together on City of Fort Collins projects including the Poudre Downtown Project, Sterling Pond/Josh Ames and McMurry Phase 2 restoration. BRAD ANDERSON Brad is the President and Senior Principal Engineer of ACE, bringing over 33 years of consulting experience in the fi eld of water resources engineering. He maintains oversight over his fi rm’s projects and is readily available to advise on a wide array of issues ranging from technical to regulatory and community relations. For example, Brad personally attended a small neighborhood meeting for the Sterling Pond/Josh Ames project to address questions about fl ooding in the aftermath of the September 2013 fl ood events. His knowledge of the Poudre River system and his professional expertise are unsurpassed in Fort Collins. BRIAN SMITH Brian, a senior engineer with Anderson Consulting Engineers, has been the lead fl oodplain engineer for our past work with Natural Areas. He performed all fl oodplain-related modeling and permit submittals for the Sterling Pond/Josh Ames project and has helped review the McMurry Phase 2 modeling. His understanding of our restoration objectives help us work together in a collaborative manner, allowing us to develop designs that not only restore ecological functions but also avoid impact to and, in some cases, help improve, fl ood levels. Other key ACE staff include Greg Koch , Vice President and Principal Engineer at ACE and Certifi ed Floodplain Manager. He has been a member of the Larimer County Flood Review Board for 16 years, and he has served as chairman of that board over the last 13 years. In addition, Aaron Hansen is a hydraulic/water resources engineer who can help with hydraulic analyses and CLOMR and LOMR documentation. BHA DESIGN BHA and Biohabitats have established a strong working relationship over the past year while teaming on both the Woodward and the Poudre Downtown projects. ANGELA MILEWSKI Angie is a Landscape Architect and President of BHA Design. She brings over twenty years of experience to the project with expertise in providing interpretive trail and brochure design, design guidelines, master planning, trail and natural area design as well as landscape architecture design services for parks, schools, hospitals, and public facilities among others. She frequently deals with the unique issues related to city processes and stakeholder participation in public projects, and brings local expertise in managing those processes in Fort Collins. As BHA’s Project Manager for the Woodward project, she facilitated an effi cient and eff ective design process which created a win-win situation for the City and the corporate client. ROGER SHERMAN Roger is part owner of BHA Design and Senior Landscape Architect. For the on-call project, he can assist with community outreach, creative input, and development of design elements for recreation and aesthetics. As lead LA on the Poudre Downtown project, Roger can provide particular insight into issues that may arise where restoration projects interface with transportation and park amenities. SECTION 4 Scope of Work/Deliverables City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 19 SECTION 4 Scope of Work/Deliverables 4.1 PLANNING AND DESIGN Our approach to restoration project planning begins by working with clients to develop priority goals and objectives and then screening a wide array of strategies and project design elements suitable for a specifi c site. As stated in the Request for Proposal, the Biohabitats team will develop and submit preliminary and fi nal restoration designs for Natural Areas Department approval. As we have done in our past projects with Natural Areas, the restoration design process will be collaborative and will take full advantage of your staff ’s experience and long-term management considerations. We will recommend modifi cations and work with City staff to modify restoration prescriptions. All design concepts and plans will take into account and comply with required permits including but not limited to FEMA fl oodplain, USFWS T&E Species, ACOE 404, as well as state and local permits as required. We have direct experience with all permitting related to Natural Area’s restoration projects and we have developed professional relationships with the various permitting agencies that help us navigate through the process. As part of the construction planning process, Biohabitats will arrange for contract grow plant materials and seed sources, and fi rms to provide contract grow services. We give preference to local fi rms with competitive pricing in order to be most responsible to the City. Currently, we have an established relationship with Aquatic and Wetlands, Inc. as a grow-hold provider and installer of herbaceous wetland plants, trees and shrubs as well as an excellent working relationship with Rocky Ridge Nursery of Fort Collins for larger ball and burlap trees and planting/ irrigation services. Th e Biohabitats team will maintain ongoing communication with the Natural Areas Department representative during all phases of all projects. Communication will include progress reports, changes in schedule, budget modifi cations, issues, and periodic inspection details. We strongly believe that communication is a critical component to creating successful projects. We have developed standard practices in conjunction with Natural Areas staff to ensure that eff ective communication occurs. For example, whenever construction is underway, we hold weekly meetings to check progress, discuss outstanding issues, and plan for future work. In addition, after each day we send a detailed construction log via email that keeps Natural Areas staff up-to-date on daily activities and facilitates effi ciently addressing any issues that may arise. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 20 © Biohabitats, Inc. 4.2 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION Th e Biohabitats team will, in partnership with Natural Areas staff and representatives of the City, manage and oversee all aspects of project construction. Biohabitats shall oversee and be responsible for the work of all subcontractors and be present in the fi eld each day that construction activities are on-going. We ensure quality control over all aspects of projects. One of the important strengths of our team is that it includes experienced equipment operators who understand and have expertise in ecological restoration. Quality control is integrated in everything that we do. For the success of restoration projects, “the devil is in the details” and there are literally hundreds of detailed decisions that we make to ensure the best possible project is built. As a team, we are continuously evaluating the design and construction methods as we work on a project and we respect feedback from all of our members. Accordingly, the team is responsive and ready to make changes as appropriate, if they can improve the project. In a design- build team, fl exibility and communication are keys, and we fi nd ways to make desired changes that fi t within the established permit conditions and budget. Interactions with the public are an important facet of project construction, and one Biohabitats takes seriously. We will provide accurate information in a professional and courteous manner. As shown in the quotation at left, we go out of our way to be a good neighbor during construction. Whether it’s taking the time to respond to questions or attending an evening neighborhood meeting, interacting with the public is all part of our job. We regularly develop good relationships that not only build upon Natural Areas’ strong reputation within in the community, but also can provide tangible benefi ts such as a source of electricity to help start equipment during cold snaps. 4.3 SOIL MANAGEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL Proper soil management is a critical part of our restoration philosophy, so we apply the following overall soil goals to our projects, as applicable to given site-specifi c conditions and project-specifi c opportunities: 1. Preserve areas of undisturbed soils and native vegetation, and protect them from disturbances and compaction during construction. 2. Salvage native topsoil when disturbance of area is unavoidable, and unless otherwise directed by Client. 3. Improve areas of impacted soils using site-specifi c information on physical, chemical, and biological conditions. 4. Replace/import topsoil if in situ soils are not suitable to support plant communities. 5. Amend soils to the appropriate condition for the desired plant species/ community or the design intent. 6. Communicate the signifi cance of site soils to the design team, client, and/or community throughout the life of the project. To assist with fi nal planning, we will often perform exploratory test pits to refi ne the soil management plan for a project. Test pits are excavated to observe presence and thickness of topsoil as well as other subsurface conditions such as depth to ground water. Based on the results of the test pits, we can anticipate the potential need to import topsoil for the project, as approved by the Natural Areas Department prior to delivery. When looking for topsoil sources, we confer with vendors on the source of the material to ensure it is salvaged from a sustainable and similar source “My wife and I really want to thank you & Biohabitats for your competence, communication and neighborly approach in dealing with us regarding the on going Poudre River restoration project to the south of our property. We have lived on this property for over 20 years and have always had good neighbors and appreciate you representing the City of Ft. Collins as another one of those City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 21 Biohabitats will ensure soils are suitable for planting prior to revegetation. If earthwork occurs onsite, this step includes decompaction of any areas impacted by heavy equipment. To minimize impacts, material delivery, equipment access and storage areas are designated during the construction planning phase. Depending on the specifi c soil conditions and revegetation plans, adding compost may be recommended to increase the soil organic content and improve structure, enhance moisture retention, and support the microbial community. To avoid encouraging weed growth, no additional amendments or fertilizer are added, unless client requests otherwise. Topsoil (with compost if applied) is then disked to provide shallow soil loosening for areas that were driven on after the deeper ripping and as seed bed preparation. Erosion control measures are planned during the design phase and ensure that best management practices are used to address disturbance activities. Exposed soils are controlled for erosion consistent with the City’s erosion control guidelines. Erosion control measures (such as silt fence, sediment traps, tracking pads, geofabric and/or bioengineering measures) will be installed as appropriate to prevent sediment from being transported off -site during construction. Biohabitats and our teammates ensure that all erosion control eff orts are maintained in good repair for the duration of the project, and that any silt fence or other construction-related erosion control items are removed at the end of the project. Final stabilization is achieved by planting vegetation in accordance with the project restoration plan and planting schedules. 4.4 VEGETATION AND PLANTING GUIDELINES Biohabitats will only install plants that are native to the Fort Collins region. During the design development phase, plant lists are provided on the plan schedules for Natural Areas review and comment. Nursery stock will be inspected by Biohabitats and a Natural Areas staff member as soon as possible after delivery to confi rm that plants match the plant schedule and are of the appropriate size, condition and species. Interim and pre-delivery inspections at the nursery are also conducted by Biohabitats’ staff to track the progress and condition of grow-hold material. Biohabitats is responsible for ensuring that outside weed seed is not being transported onto natural area. Th is includes requiring contractors to power-wash equipment (including trucks) prior to entering the site. As requested in the RFP, wetland forb and grass live plant material will be in 10 cubic inch Ray Leach supercell size containers or larger. Woody plant material may be bare-root or ball and burlap. If acceptable to Natural Areas during the plan preparation, other woody material sources such as 5-gallon container stock, deep- rooted 30” cottonwood trees, willow stakes, or cottonwood poles may be suggested. Transplanted salvage plant material is also frequently used and will be watered immediately after planting, and during and after construction of the site. Following planting, vegetation protection from beaver and goose predation will be provided. As requested by Natural Areas, Biohabitats can provide post construction/ installation monitoring to quantitatively demonstrate the performance of designed features. For example, during planting Biohabitats staff can prepare an “as-planted list” at the zone level to be included in the as-built plan. Soil erosion control Native planting City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 22 © Biohabitats, Inc. 4.5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN Th e Biohabitats team will consider and integrate design components related to recreation, aesthetics, outdoor experience and other considerations that are harmonious with the natural outdoor setting of restoration projects. Th ese types of features may include fi shing areas, river access, trail connections, and other visitor experience features desired by Natural Areas. Sustainable approaches to restoration and landscape design are central to the way we design and construct projects. Our designs utilize onsite and natural local materials such as large trees, natural cobble, and boulders. Because our restoration approach focuses on improving natural functions for resiliency, management and maintenance will decrease over time. Planting zones and microtopography are integrated in designs to minimize the need for irrigation and watering after normal establishment (under normal weather conditions). Th e Poudreometer (concept plan below) is another example of a sustainable approach to landscape design. It was located outside high-scour areas, using large boulders to negate the need for more-costly structural components such as reinforced concrete. Engraved stone will also reduce the need for maintenance and repair. Biohabitats will work with City educational staff to develop educational materials related to restoration projects that reach out to a diversity of audiences. As we strive for sustainability while grappling with population growth, climate change, and other environmental challenges, the need for leaders in whole-systems planning and problem solving has never been greater. Th ese leaders must not only create, engage, and inspire, but collaborate -- across disciplines, cultures, and political borders. Biohabitats is committed to being a part of and helping to grow the next generation of these leaders. To this end, we frequently work with schools, sustainability centers, zoos/aquariums, and cultural centers to develop educational materials, volunteer projects, and demonstration areas to inspire stewardship and sustainable designs. Examples of clients who are exploring integrating innovative design and education - many of which are focused around whole system water management - include several university campuses including Duke University and Wake Forest University, the Omega Institute, Rodale Institute, various high schools, and nonprofi t watershed organizations. Th e wide range of educational outreach have included engaging volunteers in planting projects and rain gardens, making fl oating wetlands out of recycled bottles with school children, preparing informational handouts and displays on functional fl oodplains and “Blue Alleys,” as well as developing an ecotourism guide. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 23 4.5 PROJECT DELIVERABLES LIST OF DELIVERABLES Th e types of deliverables that the Biohabitats team may produce will vary depending on the specifi c project and may include technical memos, meeting minutes, conceptual designs, poster graphics, fl oodplain reports, permit applications, draft design-build plan sets, fi nal design-build plan sets, and post-construction monitoring and as-built documentation. Examples of design deliverables are provided in the Design Examples attachment. AVAILABLE INSTRUMENTS AND TOOLS Th e Biohabitats team uses state-of-the-art equipment and computer software to conduct fi eld investigations, model hydrologic and hydraulic data, prepare surveys, produce detailed construction plans and specifi cations, and manage project schedules and budgets. A summary of our fi rm’s software follows: » GIS Software: Biohabitats uses ESRI GIS and mapping software, which is the frontrunner in GIS software packages, providing the most complete GIS functionality. Biohabitats can create, edit, and analyze geographic data, in the fi eld or in-house, to reveal patterns, relationships, and trends that previously may go unrecognized. As part of our GIS Software, we use ArcGIS 3D Analyst which allows Biohabitats to eff ectively visualize and analyze surface data and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst which provides for comprehensive, raster-based spatial modeling and analysis. » Adobe Creative Cloud: Biohabitats uses Adobe Creative Cloud, which gives our team access to the very latest versions of all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, including InDesign®, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Acrobat XI Pro® and Premiere Pro®. Th ese tools are widely regarded as industry leading software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and other creative applications. » CADD Software: For designing and drafting applications, Biohabitats uses AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011. We also maintain license for the other industry standard MicroStation V8i. » Offi ce Suites: Biohabitats uses Microsoft Offi ce applications for all basic word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. » Modeling Software: Th e main modeling for this contract will be for fl oodplain permitting, which requires the use of HEC-RAS and HEC-GeoRAS. Other modeling software that Biohabitats employs on our projects include: TR-20, TR-55, , HEC-HMS, GIS Hydro 2000, and DRAINMOD for hydrologic modeling; WetForm, WET 2.0, HETP & PAM HEP, and GDI/HEP for habitat assessment; Watershed Treatment Model (WTM) and QUALZE for water quality analysis; DrainMod, HY22 Urban Drainage Design Programs, Link 2, KyPipe, Flowmaster, and MathCadPlus 6.0. » Biohabitats’ Developed Applications: In the course of developing our stream restoration services, Biohabitats has developed several software applications to suit our specifi c information and analysis needs such as Wetland Water Budget Assessment©, Stream Morphology Classifi cation©, and Characterization of Stream Condition©. Biohabitats has also adapted a spreadsheet for Streambank Erodability Hazard Index Ratings. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 24 © Biohabitats, Inc. Files are backed-up and stored off -site either daily or weekly depending upon the nature of the data, we have invested signifi cantly in information technology to leverage the talents of our collective staff . » File Servers: At the heart of Biohabitats’ computer network are fi ve servers for: central fi le management (Windows Server 2003), e-mail management (Microsoft Exchange), and external access (Remote Access Terminal Server) and web services. Th e Ethernet backbone for the Biohabitats’ system is comprised of both 10/100/1000 Base T and 10/100 Base T ports. Data protection and server operation is maintained through disk redundancy on servers. All project fi les, e-mails, and most drafting and modeling applications are stored on the servers. » Workstations: Over 60 networked personal computers. Although the functions of each machine vary depending upon the users needs, they generally fall into the following categories: » CADD/Drafting/Design Stations: Th ese machines are typically running either MicroStation or AutoCAD. Th ese machines are replaced on a 3-year rotation at a minimum. » GIS/Mapping Stations: Confi guration of these machines mirrors the design stations. » Engineering/Design/Analysis Stations: Confi guration of these machines mirror the design stations with the exception of work stations that do not have high- end graphics cards. SECTION 5 Pricing City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 25 SECTION 5 Pricing Our pricing for this contract is based on the Cost Table provided in the solicitation. See the following page for our completed price schedule. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 26 © Biohabitats, Inc. ITEM UNIT UNIT COST COMMENTS/NOTES PERSONNEL Principal hourly rate $175.00-$195.00 Includes Senior Principal Engineer and Landscape Architect Principals Ecologist/Biologist hourly rate $95.00-$115.00 Fluvial Geomorphologist hourly rate $125.00-145.00 Hydrologist (FEMA models) hourly rate $115.00-$125.00 Groundwater Specialist hourly rate $115.00-$125.00 Civil Engineer (FEMA models) hourly rate $105.00-$125.00 GIS/AutoCAD hourly rate $75.00-$85.00 Landscape Architect/ Designer hourly rate $70.00-$95.00 Administrative Support hourly rate $55.00-$75.00 Project Manager/ Engineer hourly rate $115.00-$145.00 CONSTRUCTION COSTS Mobilization/ Demobilization to work sites in Fort Collins per project varies depending on project Cost varies but is limited to just the cost of equipment delivery and pickup Unclassifi ed Excavation rate/cubic yard (CY) ~$1.00/CY Cost varies based on the distance that the material is moved. This rate assumes, minimal distance for placement Heavy Machinery Operation (Loader) specify size hourly rate a. B-95 Loader/hoe $138.00 Operator and machinery b. 938 Loader $154.00 Operator and machinery c. 950 Loader $165.00 Operator and machinery Heavy Machinery Operation (Trackhoe) specify size hourly rate a. 320 Excavator $182.00 Operator and machinery b. 330 Excavator $209.00 Operator and machinery Heavy Machinery Operation (backhoe) specify size hourly rate a. 920 Excavator $182.00 Operator and machinery Crew Labor (general labor) hourly per person $11.00-$14.00 plant installation, handwork, etc. Crew Labor (skilled labor) $50.00 Local Haul Rate rate/CY $3.35/25 CY SECTION 6 Availability and Project Scheduling City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 27 SECTION 6 Availability and Project Scheduling Biohabitats is dedicated to the Cache la Poudre River corridor, Fort Collins, and the surrounding area. Our staff has the availability to continue to serve the City, and as we have shown in our work with Natural Areas, Fort Collins is our fi rst priority. We take great pride in our track record of consistently providing clients with dedicated staff as needed to achieve a successful project. Our achievements are also based on our ability to form teams with other fi rms to provide the full range of expertise and capacity needed to carry out the tasks identifi ed in the RFP. Based on future workload, we are able to forecast and allocate the necessary personnel, time and resources to ensure that project schedules are met. We coordinate multiple project schedules through an electronic scheduling board, weekly staff meetings, and fi rm-wide electronic access to all project schedules to ensure we have the capacity to meet all project assignment deadlines. [Please also refer to the estimated annual availability noted in the project organization chart in Section 2.] Th e word “deadline” means something to us. We understand the costs – fi nancial, political, and ecological – of missed deadlines and project delays. Several aspects of our management approach can assure your project is delivered on schedule. First based on our past experience with ecological restoration projects, we have a very good idea how much eff ort will be required to perform related services. Second, we will thoroughly review the budget with all of our team members and employ a computerized cost control program that allows us to update project labor and reimbursable costs on task and sub-task level. Th ird, Contract Manager Claudia Browne will review the project budget on a weekly basis and provide management guidance to ensure that budgets remain on target. Finally, we will continue to communicate with Natural Areas on a regular basis to eliminate surprises and assist you in making informed decisions about future work. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 28 © Biohabitats, Inc. SECTION 7 Vendor Statement City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 29 SECTION 7 Vendor Statement Section 6.0 Vendor Statement (Please note: This form must be included in your proposal) I have read and understand the specifications and requirements for this proposal and I agree to comply with such specifications and requirements. I further agree that the method of award is acceptable to my company. I also agree to complete a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Fort Collins within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within 30 days, City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm. FIRM NAME _________________________________________________________ Are you a Corporation, Partnership, DBA, LLC, or PC SIGNATURE _________________________________________________________ PRINTED _________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________________________ 6.1 Compensation and Contract Process A. The City reserves the right to award directly as a result of the written proposals. The City may or may not opt to conduct secondary evaluations. B. The selected Service Provider shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Professional Services Agreement prior to commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal). C. After contract award, progress invoices shall be billed in monthly installments, subject to review and approval by the City’s Project Manager. City payment terms will be Net 30 Days from receipt of invoice. D. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any vendor as meets the needs of the City. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any irregularities. #JPIBCJUBUT *OD $MJQQFS1BSL3PBE #BMUJNPSF .BSZMBOE UCVSLFUU!CJPIBCJUBUTDPN 5JNPUIZ+#VSLFUU 71 $00 RE ________ __ __ ________ __ __ __ ____ __ __ 5JNPUI + # SLF LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL UU 71 77 $00 SECTION 8 Design Examples FIGURE Glade A.1 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.2 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.3 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.4 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.5 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.6 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.7 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.8 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.9 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.10 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.11 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glad12e A.Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glad13e A.Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.14 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.15 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Glade A.16 Creek SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.1 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.2 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.3 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.4 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.5 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.6 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.7 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.8 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.9 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.10 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.11 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jem1e2z B.River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jem1e3z B.River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Jemez B.14 River Fish Structure Restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.1 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.2 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.3 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.4 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.5 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.6 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.7 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.8 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.9 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.10 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.11 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Liza12rd C.Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Liza13rd C.Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.14 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.15 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.16 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.17 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Liza18rd C.Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration FIGURE Lizard C.19 Hill Wetland Creation SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION © Biohabitats, Inc. Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration SECTION 9 Appendix City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 1 environmental site assessments, remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater including managing multi-million dollar site investigation and remediation contracts involving the supervision of multiple teams of subcontractors and fi eld staff . Additionally, Ms. Browne has international project experience in Canada, France, and Russia. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Fort Collins Wetland and Riparian Restoration On-Call, City of Fort Collins, CO. Ms. Browne is the Project Manager and team leader for the multi-year on-call ecological consult- ing contract with the City’s Natural Area Program. She has participated in a wide range of projects under the contract including assisting with the Poudre River Management Plan update; preparing grant application material; assessing the groundwater-surface water regime for multiple properties, and; restoration planning eff orts including prioritizing poten- tial restoration projects, identifying focal species and habitat types, and helping develop restoration concept plans. City of Denver Ecological Restoration On-Call, Denver, CO. Ms. Browne is the Project Manager for this multi-year On- Call contract to provide ecological consulting services to the Natural Areas program in Denver Parks and Open Space. Tasks in 2012 and 2013 have included assisting the City with establishing program priorities, developing a strategic habitat assessment method, conducting ecological assessments at select sites, and preparing recommendations for management improvements and restoration priorities. Sterling-Josh Ames Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO. Ms. Browne is the Project Manager overseeing this design-build project for wetland creation and riparian and channel resto- ration along the Cache la Poudre River. Her responsibilities include project planning, budget management, scheduling and staffi ng, contract administration and subcontractor agreements, health and safety and quality assurance planning, wetland permitting, plant material procurement, and progress reporting. McMurry Natural Area Pond Restoration Design-Build, Phases 1 and 2 City of Fort Collins, CO. Ms. Browne has been the Project Manager for both phases of this restoration project, and responsibilities include project planning, budget man- agement, scheduling and staffi ng, contract administration and subcontractor agreements, health and safety and qual- ity assurance planning, wetland permitting, plant material procurement, planting oversight, and progress reporting. She EMPLOYMENT 2003 – Present Biohabitats, Inc., Denver, CO, Southern Rocky Mountain Bioregion Leader/ Water Resources Specialist 1995 – 2003 Brand & Associates, Denver, CO, Principal/Water Resources Specialist 1989 – 1995 ICF Kaiser Engineers, Fairfax, VA, Project Manager 1984 – 1988 Goldberg-Zoino Associates, Boston, MA, Environmental Scientist EDUCATION M.S., Graduate Degree Program of Ecology, candidate, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO B.S., Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University, City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 2 © Biohabitats, Inc. also assisted with the development of concepts to integrate ex- periential visitor experience opportunities into the restoration projects and with the coordination of volunteer participation during planting. Boulder Reservoir Environmental Inventory and Analysis, Boulder, CO. Ms. Browne is the Project Manager lead- ing Biohabitats’ eff ort for the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department to develop a site inventory and rec- reational impact analysis assessment of the 734-acre Boulder Reservoir Park Site. Th is work builds upon the 2012 Boulder Reservoir Master Plan framework and previous environmental analysis in order to better link biological inventory and moni- toring information to site management alternatives. Specifi c scope items included: vegetation surveys, wildlife surveys, recreation and resource management evaluation, biologi- cal impact assessment report preparation, and development of graphic support material and monitoring protocols. As Project Manager, Ms. Browne was instrumental in developing a protection strategy matrix and providing recommendations to minimize recreation impacts using an adaptive manage- ment and monitoring approach. Poudre River Downtown Project, City of Fort Collins, CO. Ms. Browne has provided ecological master planning assistance for this eff ort along 10 miles of river through the City’s urban core. Her role has included developing habitat goals and objectives, mapping priority habitat areas, collaborating with wildlife biologists and stakeholders, identifying opportunities and con- straints, and participating in client and public meetings. Onion Creek Park Master Plan, City of Austin, TX. Ms. Browne is providing conservation planning services to assist with the development of a new, 550-acre regional metro park. Her role includes developing an understanding of the ecologi- cal context and vision planning based on existing document review and visual assessment of plant communities and habi- tat types, ecological connectivity (corridors and patches) and riparian buff er, and water resources including surface water, groundwater seeps, and off site runoff patterns. She is also overseeing fi eld assessment staffi ng and coordinating teaming with the Ecological Design Group of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildfl ower Center and SWA design group. CityCraft --Denver Sun Valley Neighborhood, Denver, CO. Ms. Browne is leading the natural capital/ecosystem services evaluation for this innovative approach to urban redevelop- ment. Her role focuses on describing the ecological history including key biodiversity and ecosystem services, current conditions, and opportunities for restoration and regenera- tion of urban ecological systems. As part of the opportunities assessment, the project will select priority ecosystem services and conduct a natural capital evaluation. Th e driving project principles evolve from cross-disciplinary planning where social capital, fi nancial capital, and natural capital opportunities are fused to leverage benefi ts in all sectors. Feasibility Assessment and Preliminary Trout Pond Design, Private Ranch, Steamboat Springs, CO. Ms. Browne is managing a feasi- bility assessment of trout ponds creation on a private ranch along the Elk River. Her role has included reviewing available water rights and groundwater and geology data, installing groundwater monitoring wells, preparing a conceptual hydrogeologic model, City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 3 Rock Creek III, IV & V Stream Restorations, La Plata County, CO. Rock Creek reaches III, IV, and V were experiencing major bank erosion with vertical banks up to 7 feet high in places. Th e major purpose of the projects was to create riparian habitat for wildlife and to reduce bank failure along 7,000 feet of Rock Creek and thereby reduce the level of sediment in the creek. Ms. Browne assisted in the collection of fi eld data, permitting, implementation oversight, and volunteer coordination. Riffl e enhancements, pools, and root wads were used throughout the reaches to help improve aquatic habitat. Revegetation included planting container-grown cotton- woods, willows and other riparian shrubs; willow stakes and cottonwood poles; and bare-root riparian shrubs. In addition, we installed erosion control materials, such as fi ber mats, and reseeded all disturbed areas with native grasses. Wetland Mitigation Review, City of Boulder, CO. Ms. Browne assisted the City of Boulder in an evaluation of the ecological success of wetland mitigation projects under a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Th e study looked at 20 mitigation sites and the extent to which the City is achieving no net loss of wetland area by type and function. Th e study found that program administration greatly hinders the abil- ity for the City to measure success due to permit application formats, fi ling, vegetation mapping, plan completeness, and project follow up. Th e study also found that although no net loss had been achieved in the study sites, this was primarily due to a few larger sites that had achieved higher replacement ratios, while most of the individual sites had not met their ratio. Furthermore, there appears to be the potential export of wetlands on a watershed basis, which would imply loss of functionality at specifi c locations. Recommendations for improving the program were included in the report. Wetland Mitigation on Former Mining Site, South Park, CO. Ms. Browne assisted Warm Springs Wetland LLC with their mitigation bank process, conducted in association with the Nature Conservancy, by researching the hydrogeology of the 200-acre site (former peat mine), identifying key threats to the long-term viability of the area slated for wetland restoration, and providing recommendations to address those threats. Th e fi rst phase of the project included: developing a conceptual model for the site; overseeing soil sampling and the instal- lation of piezometers as well as groundwater data collection and evaluation; assessing water rights issues; and preparing a long-term groundwater monitoring program. Th e fi ndings of the study revealed that the viability of the wetland restora- tion area depended on ditch modifi cations, and as a result Biohabitats designed a restoration plan to restore hydrology by piping the ditch and regarding the site reestablish wetland plants. Ms. Browne’s responsibilities in the construction phase were as general contractor which included permitting and earthwork contractor oversight. morphology, streambank condition, and riparian width. We qualitatively compared current conditions to previously docu- mented conditions (from 1995 and 1999) to evaluate changes over time. As a follow-up project, Biohabitats prepared the 2007 Habitat Maintenance Work Plan that incorporated our recommendations for management improvements. Land Stewardship Plan for Stratton Open Space, Colorado City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 4 © Biohabitats, Inc. Blanca Wetlands Water Resource Management Studies, Alamosa County CO. Ms. Browne initially conducted a paleolake study to assist the Bureau of Land Management evaluate its man- agement goals for the Blanca Wetlands. A follow-up water resource management project involved estimating the impacts of salt loading into playas, the eff ects of changes in the shal- low aquifer, and options for long-term management of the playas to benefi t wildlife. Boulder County Riparian Assessment, Boulder, CO. Ms. Browne helped to develop the rapid assessment form that was then used to assess over 20 miles of stream corridor throughout the plains region of Boulder County. She also assisted in the data download and processing and mapping of the reaches, as well as compiling the data for the report. As project manager, Ms Browne oversees daily project needs, budget oversight, and client communication and updates. Water Resource Management Study, San Luis Valley, CO. Ms. Browne conducted a water resource study of a 100,000-acre bison ranch owned by Th e Nature Conservancy. Th e study in- cluded visual surveys of 3 major on-site stream corridors, eval- uating historical fl ow data, reviewing ditch diversion records and water rights, gathering and evaluating available ground- water records, and researching off -site pumping stresses. Th e goals of the study were to describe the water supplies for the on-site aquatic features, to understand the infl uences of ditch systems, to assess the potential for wetland restoration, and to suggest modifi ed irrigation practices to help restore natural drainage features. Hydrogeologic Characterization of Playa Wetlands, San Luis Valley, CO. Ms. Browne completed a hydrogeologic study and assessed the impacts from off -site water users for a 1,000-acre Nature Conservancy preserve containing ephemeral playa wetlands. A primary objective of the project was to prepare a water balance to better understand the details of the hydrolog- ic regime that may infl uence the plants and animals that live, forage, and reproduce on the preserve. Another important goal was to identify signifi cant factors that could aff ect the wetland’s long-term viability and identify potential manage- ment strategies. Hydrogeologic and Vegetation Monitoring Plan, South Park, CO. Ms. Browne prepared a groundwater and vegetation monitor- ing plan of Th e Nature Conservancy’s 700-acre fen preserve which supports a number of rare plant species and communi- ties. Th e planning process included a summary of existing hydrogeologic information, identifi cation of data gaps, and development of a scope of work to obtain the missing data. Results of the preliminary site characterization identifi ed key properties to target for conservation of the water resources that support the wetland. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 5 EMPLOYMENT 2001 – Present Biohabitats, Inc., Denver, CO, Senior Engineer 1999 – 2001 Philip Williams & Associates, Ltd., Corte Madera, CA, Hydrologist 1995 – 1997 Peace Corps, Dominican Republic, Environmental Sanitation Specialist 1992 – 1994 E.P. Ferris and Associates, Inc., Columbus, OH, Civil Engineer-in-Training EDUCATION M.Eng., Environmental Water Resources, Civil and Environmental Eng., University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 1999 B.S., Civil Engineering, the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1992 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer, License Number PE-38750, 2004 Kentucky Professional Engineer, License Number 22713, 2002 Ohio Professional Engineer, License Number E67166, 2002 California Professional Engineer, License Number 61790, 2001 Wisconsin Professional Engineer, License Number 41569-6, 2011 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record Holder, Number 21681 LEED Accredited Professional for New Construction (USGBC), 2009 TECHNICAL TRAINING Rosgen Level II, Wildland Hydrology, Inc., Instructor: Dave Rosgen, PhD, Fayetteville, AR, 2006 Fluvial Geomorphology for Engineers, Instructors: Dave Rosgen, PhD and Richard Hey, PhD, Wildland Hydrology, Keystone, CO, 2002 EXPERIENCE Mr. Lighthiser is a water resources engineer specializing in the restoration of natural systems. He has led and participated in numerous restoration projects for various types and sizes of streams and wetlands in diverse physiographic regions. His involvement has ranged from initial site assessment and design development to fi nal construction document production, construction oversight, and monitoring. He has also helped carry out restoration design/build projects, providing construction guidance to equipment operators and oversight of re-vegetation eff orts. Mr. Lighthiser has experience in the hydrology, hydraulics, and geomorphology of large rivers, Michael S. Lighthiser, PE, LEED AP Project Manager/Engineer SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION creeks, fens, salt marshes, coastal lagoons, and shorelines. His modeling experience includes both steady and unsteady one-dimensional fl ow, sedimentation and erosion, and rainfall/runoff relationships. Mr. Lighthiser has extensive fi eld experience, including morphological surveys of streams, tidal inlets, and tidal channels; topographical surveys of marshes and shorelines; measurements of water level and velocity; bathymetric surveys; and wave-data collection. Mr. Lighthiser has participated in plan review and inspection for stream restorations and sewer and waterline construction. He has also worked on community water and sanitation projects in the City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 6 © Biohabitats, Inc. Sterling-Josh Ames Restoration Design-Build, City of Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Lighthiser was the Project Engineer leading the fi eld assessment, concept design, and fi nal design-build plan preparation for this restoration of over 2,000 linear ft of river, riffl e-pool habitat creation following dam removal, fl oodplain reconnection, riparian restoration, and wetland creation. His role included coordinating fl oodplain model- ing analysis and incorporating results into the design process; plan-in hand and pre-construction meetings; fl oodplain and stormwater permitting; erosion control and soil management; stakeholder coordination and public outreach. He was also the lead contact with the Colorado Water Trust to coordinate the diversion dam removal. As lead construction supervisor, he was responsible for overall construction management and oversight including site preparation, stakeout and grading elevation checks, site survey, material procurement, and daily subcontractor management. South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvement Design- Build, City of Boulder, CO. Mr. Lighthiser collaborated closely with other members of the Biohabitats team on this 2-mile-long aquatic habitat improvement project on South Boulder Creek. Mr. Lighthiser participated in all aspects of the project, including design development, permitting, and construction supervision, and has worked and coordinated with City and Division of Wildlife staff . Fancher Wetland Creation, City of Boulder, CO. Mr. Lighthiser worked closely with the City of Boulder to design and con- struct this fl oodplain restoration and wetland creation project. It involved excavating approximately 10,000 cubic yards of spoil piles from gravel mining and using the material to fi ll in abandoned gravel ponds to create wetland and eliminate invasive bullfrog habitat. Mr. Lighthiser guided the excava- tion work and helped establish appropriate grades for both the fl oodplain and wetlands. City of Denver Ecological Restoration On-Call, Denver, CO. Mr. Lighthiser provided technical support for Biohabitats’ multi-year On-Call ecological consulting services contract for the Natural Areas program in Denver Parks and Open Space. Specifi cally, he participated in the ecological assessments at select sites and helped prepare recommendations for manage- ment improvements and restoration priorities. Beaver Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build, Ignacio, CO. Mr. Lighthiser assisted with both the design and construc- tion of this 3000-foot stream restoration for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He participated in fi eld geomorphic assessment and construction planning and was heavily involved with the construction in May 2010. Jemez River Fish Habitat Structure Restoration, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. Mr. Lighthiser provided quality control design review for this fi sh habitat enhancement project for the US Forest Service Southwest Region. Th e Forest Service had a number of fi shing access areas to the Jemez River along NM Route 4. At fi ve of these fi shing areas the Forest Service had installed log V structures to improve fi sh habitat. When these log structures began failing - creating fi sh barriers and bank erosion - Biohabitats was selected by the Forest Service to restore these areas and improve habitat for sport fi shery. Beaver Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build, Ignacio, CO. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 7 Colorado. He performed fi eld work, designed a culvert to replace an artifi cial irrigation ditch, and put together con- struction plans to improve a portion of the fen damaged by reduced water fl ow and historic peat mining. Construction has been completed and the fen’s hydrology is much im- proved, allowing revegetation of native wetland species. Flewellen Stream Restoration, Ft. Bend County, TX. Mr. Lighthiser manages this restoration project that is converting approximately 1 mile of an existing degraded channel to a natu- rally functioning stream to serve as the centerpiece of a new 3,000-acre master-planned mixed-use development. Th e goals of this project included habitat restoration, stream channel stability, stormwater management, and open-space connectivity. Hudson High School Tinkers Creek Tributary Design-Build, Hudson, OH. Th e Biohabitats team worked with the Cuyahoga County District Board of Health, the City of Hudson, and the Hudson School District to restore approxi- mately 1,700 linear feet of a degraded stream within the Tinkers Creek watershed, provide stormwater control through reduction of the 25-year fl ow to the 2-year fl ow and additional fl oodplain storage, and enhance the learning laboratory for Hudson High School. Working with a team of consultants, Biohabitats led the ecological restoration portion of this proj- ect. Mr. Lighthiser was engineer of record for this project and was involved throughout the project, including permitting, hydraulic modeling oversight, and fi nal design. Bear Creek Design-Build, Warrensville Heights, OH. Th e Biohabitats team worked with the Cuyahoga County District Board of Health in the restoration of approximately 2,000 linear feet of a degraded stream called Bear Creek. Working with a team of consultants, Biohabitats led the ecological restoration portion of this project. Mr. Lighthiser was the project engineer and was involved with design development and review and helped with any questions or fi eld adjustments that arose during construction. Soil Bioengineering and Planting around Bridges F101 and F102, Louisville, KY. Biohabitats participated in the design of erosion and scour protection around two bridges for the proposed park- way and Louisville Loop within the Parklands of Floyds Fork. Mr. Lighthiser was the project manager and lead designer for this eff ort. Th e overall objective of the work was to maximize the vegetated area around the bridges. Mr. Lighthiser worked closely with the design team, including architecture, landscape architecture, general civil engineering, and bridge design fi rms. Biohabitats produced fi nal construction design and specifi ca- tions for the soil bioengineering and planting. Big Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Improvement, Cleveland, OH. As project engineer, Mr. Lighthiser reviewed the channel restoration design during the design development phase and assisted the design team with specifi c questions related to restoration and revegetation for the fi nal design con- struction documents. Restoration measures for this severely impacted stream included realignment of the stream channel, development of riparian zones with native vegetation, and regrading of stream banks. Th e Biohabitats team completed the fi nal design construction documents for 4,500 linear feet. Cove Spring Stream Restoration Project, Frankfort, KY. Mr. Lighthiser was the project manager for this restoration of City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 8 © Biohabitats, Inc. for the mitigation, which included both stream relocation and restoration based on natural channel design principles, completed a mitigation plan including estimates of mitigation credit, and assisted with federal and state permit applications. Mr. Lighthiser was also involved in construction observation and post-construction monitoring. Biohabitats also completed a wetland delineation for this project. Shelbyville Bypass Stream Mitigation, Shelby County, KY. As part of permitting contracts with the Kentucky State Highways, Mr. Lighthiser managed the mitigation design of 3000 feet of stream to be impacted by proposed road con- struction. He led the fi eld reconnaissance and design for the mitigation, which includes both stream relocation and restora- tion based on natural channel design principles, and assisted with federal and state permit applications. Lower Spring Branch, Baltimore County, MD. Mr. Lighthiser assisted with the restoration design for this 2500-linear foot stream project. He helped estimate design discharges, re- viewed and improved the hydrologic analysis, and contributed to the fi nal design report. Fairfax County Perennial Stream Assessment, Fairfax County, VA. Mr. Lighthiser participated in the assessment of mapped stream channels throughout the County to determine peren- niality. Responsibilities included soils evaluation, macro- invertebrate collection and analysis, and geomorphologic assessment. Salt Lick Creek Restoration Concepts, Bath County, KY. Mr. Lighthiser managed the conceptual restoration design of over 4000 linear feet of Salt Lick Creek. Th e work included a fl uvial geomorphological assessment along with streambank stability evaluation. Th e concept plans were used to help evaluate the development of a stream mitigation bank for the Kentucky State Highways. Silver Creek Restoration Design-Build, Geauga County, OH. Mr. Lighthiser led the initial fi eld work and assisted in the de- sign of the restoration of Silver Creek, a dam-removal project. He also assisted with federal and state permit application and in the construction oversight of the project. Th e initial fi eld work included morphological surveys of both existing condi- tions and a reference reach. Th e design incorporated natural stream channel design principles. Engineering Feasibility Study, Beargrass Creek Restoration and Recreation Area, Louisville, KY. Mr. Lighthiser managed the feasibility study of ecological restoration and recreation alternatives for a 100-acre site at the confl uence of Beargrass Creek and the Ohio River. Th e study included gather- ing data from the Louisville/Jeff erson County Information Consortium (LOJIC) that was used in a geographic informa- tion system (GIS). His work also involved site evaluations (soils, vegetation, geology, hydrology, land use and habitat); public involvement (presentations and a design charrette); development of conceptual features and associated costs; and recreational and site planning. Doan Brook Restoration Design, Cleveland, OH. Mr. Lighthiser served as Biohabitats’ deputy project manager of the restora- tion of Doan Brook, which was part of the mitigation package for the expansion of Cleveland’s Hopkins Airport. Th e project involved extensive coordination with both the stakeholders and City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 9 EMPLOYMENT 1997 – Present Biohabitats, Inc., Denver, CO, Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist 1996 – 1997 Brightwater, Inc., Ellicott City, MD, Fluvial Geomorphologist 1993 – 1996 Maryland Department of the Environment, Baltimore, MD, Technical Advisor 1989 – 1993 Morris & Ritchie Associates, Towson, MD, Hydrologist 1988 – 1989 Johnson, Mirmiran & Th ompson, Towson, MD, Hydrologist EDUCATION M.S., Fluvial Geomorphology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1988 B.S., Geological Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1981 TECHNICAL TRAINING Rosgen Levels I-IV, Wildland Hydrology, Inc., 1993 (I), 1997 (II), 1999 (III), 2000 (IV) Fluvial Sediment Transport: Its Measurement, Analysis, and Prediction, Wildland Hydrology, Pagosa Springs, CO, 1998. EXPERIENCE Mr. Sortman has over 25 years of experience in fl uvial geomorphology and hydrology. He is profi cient in the use of the Rosgen stream classifi cation system, natural stream restoration techniques, regenerative stream restoration techniques, soil bioengineering stabilization, riparian plantings, constructed wetlands, and water quality Best Management Practices. Mr. Sortman is an accomplished fi eld investigator in stream and watershed studies. His fi eld expertise includes assessing channel conditions, surveying channel cross sections and slopes, performing pebble counts and bank stability analyses, stream classifi cation (Rosgen), measuring stream temperature and fl ow, assessing wetland and seep recharge functions, and evaluating chemical and physical characteristics of stormwater discharge. Mr. Sortman is skilled in all aspects of hydrological investigations, including watershed modeling, and fl oodplain hydraulics analyses. He is profi cient in the use of hydrologic and hydraulic models such as TR-55, TR-20, HEC-RAS, and HY- 8. Mr. Sortman has taught principles of fl uvial geomorphology, the Rosgen stream classifi cation system and stream restoration techniques at workshops sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resource Conservation Service and state and local government agencies. Vincent L. Sortman Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist/Construction Supervisor SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION As Biohabitats’ lead stream restoration specialist, Mr. Sortman performs all aspects of stream restoration, such as watershed investigations, stream surveys, reference reach selection, stream classifi cation, restoration design, permitting, and construction supervision. By combining his exceptional understanding of natural systems with his knowledge of fl uvial geomorphologic principles and innovative approaches to stream stabilization, Mr. Sortman produces designed systems that are practical, constructible, and cost eff ective. He is an experienced construction manager for stream restorations, bioengineering installation, and constructed wetlands and has worked closely City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 10 © Biohabitats, Inc. South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvement Design-Build Project, City of Boulder, CO. Vince Sortman as the project manager/senior fl uvial geomorphologist collaborating closely with other members of the Biohabitats team, participated in all aspects of this 2-mile-long aquatic habitat improvement project, including design development, permitting, and construction supervision. He led the design development of in-channel treat- ments to improve the trout fi shery, particularly overwintering habitat. Th is work included extensive coordination with both the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks staff as well as the project partner, Division of Wildlife. Beaver Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build, LaPlata County, CO. Beaver Creek is a tributary to the Pine River on Southern Ute Indian Tribe land. It had severely degraded outside mean- der banks, over-wide riffl es, and limited woody vegetation. As team leader for this design/build project, Mr. Sortman led the geomorphic assessment on over 3,000 linear feet of stream and designed the restoration that utilized vegetated point bar mate- rial to create stable bankfull benches to stabilize the outside meander banks. He supervised all aspects of construction, including grading operations and plant installation. Ignacio Creek Stream Restoration Design-build, LaPlata County, CO. Ignacio Creek is a tributary to Rock Creek and was contributing a high sediment load to Rock Creek. Ignacio Creek was degraded by severely eroding outside meander banks, over-wide riffl es, and no woody vegetation. As team leader for this design/build project, Mr. Sortman performed all of the geomorphic assessment on over 3000 linear feet of stream and designed the restoration for 16 specifi c areas on the reach. Mr. Sortman utilized stable reaches of Ignacio Creek as reference areas for the restoration design. Material from point bars were used to create bankfull benches along eroding meander banks. Large cobble material was placed along the toe of these benches for scour protection and willow cuttings were installed throughout the benches to provide vegetative stabilization. Mid-channel bars were removed and stable riffl e cross sections were constructed. Mr. Sortman provided on-site supervision during construction. Cache la Poudre River Riparian Assessment, City of Fort Collins, CO. Biohabitats was contracted by the City of Fort Collins, Natural Areas Program to evaluate the current condi- tion of the riparian zone of the river and assess the relationship between river fl ows and regeneration of native tree species. Mr. Sortman assisted with the fi eld assessment which involved assessing 10 miles of the river through the city to evaluate channel conditions, evidence of native tree regeneration, and opportunities for restoration. Mr. Sortman developed restora- tion concepts to create areas of natural regeneration. Tarryall Creek Stream Restoration Design-build, Park County, CO. Biohabitats was hired by Colorado Open Lands to restore por- tions of Tarryall Creek along a two mile reach on the Puma Hills River Ranch. Th is narrow stream valley has been used for grazing and hay cutting for over 100 years. Th e riparian buff er contained no woody vegetation which allowed the stream to severely erode its banks. Th e goals of this project were to stabilize the eroding banks, re-establish a natural riparian buff er, and provide habitat for trout. As technical team leader of this design-build project, Mr. Sortman headed City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 11 design. Material from point bars were used to create bankfull benches along eroding meander banks. Large cobble material was placed along the toe of these benches for scour protection and willow cuttings were installed throughout the benches to provide vegetative stabilization. Rootwads were installed in several of the deeper pools to provide in-stream habitat. Large cottonwood trees were planted along the riparian corridor as well as other native trees, shrubs, and grasses. Mr. Sortman provided on-site supervision during construction. Rock Creek IV Stream Restoration Design-Build, LaPlata County, CO. Based on the successful restoration of Rock Creek III, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe again hired Biohabitats under a design-build contract to restore approxi- mately 3500 linear feet of Rock Creek. Th is reach of Rock Creek was immediately downstream of Rock Creek III and was experiencing similar degraded conditions. As the tech- nical team leader, Mr. Sortman collected all of the fl uvial geomorphic fi eld data and designed the restoration. Because this reach of Rock Creek was located in a diff erent geologic formation, Mr. Sortman altered this design to take advantage of the large cobble bed material. Th e design utilized large cobble material to protect outside meanders and rootwads to create aquatic habitat. Live willow cuttings were again used to enhance the riparian habitat along with large cottonwood trees and various native shrubs. Mr. Sortman also provided fi eld supervision during construction of the project. Rock Creek III Stream Restoration Design-Build, LaPlata County, CO. Th e Southern Ute Indian Tribe hired Biohabitats under a design-build contract to restore approximately 4000 linear feet of Rock Creek. Th is major tributary to the Pine River was experiencing severe bank erosion and excessive sediment accu- mulation due to years of over-grazing. Th e primary goals of the project were to reduce bank failure, create in-stream habitat for kokanee salmon, and increase riparian habitat for wildlife. As the technical team leader, Mr. Sortman collected all of the fl u- vial geomorphic fi eld data and designed the restoration which included laying back vertical banks, creating bankfull benches, and lowering the elevation of point bars to reduce stress on out- side meander banks. Th e design utilized log toe and rootwads to protect stream banks and create aquatic habitat. Riparian habitat was enhanced by installing hundreds of live willow cut- tings and live cottonwood poles along with nursery stock native shrubs. Mr. Sortman also provided fi eld supervision during construction of the project. Boulder Greenway Habitat Maintenance Evaluation, City of Boulder, CO. Biohabitats was contracted to evaluate the eff ec- tiveness of the current habitat maintenance program as well as the City’s Greenways Design Guidelines, and the information will be used to assist decision-makers in how to make the pro- gram most eff ective in the future. Mr. Sortman assisted with the fi eld assessment which involved walking along 22 selected stream reaches to assess habitat conditions, evidence of im- provements, and opportunities for restoration. Mr. Sortman assisted with the collection of relevant information on channel morphology, streambank condition, and riparian width. Blanca Wetlands Water Resource Management Studies, Alamosa County, CO. Mr. Sortman assisted with collecting and analyzing soil samples and measuring groundwater depths to City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 12 © Biohabitats, Inc. University of Virginia, Carr’s Stream Restoration, Charlottesville, VA. Mr. Sortman designed this stream resto- ration project and provided on site guidance during construc- tion. As they had on previous stream projects, the University of Virginia turned to Biohabitats to assist them with site as- sessment, design, permitting, and construction oversight. Th e unnamed tributary to Meadow Creek had been channelized to make room for an athletic fi eld on campus. Th is created unstable channel morphometry which precipitated severe erosion close to the athletic fi eld. Mr. Sortman performed the geomorphic assessment, developed restoration concepts and fi nal design, and provided on site guidance during construc- tion. Th e design had to consider numerous constraints such as a narrow corridor, utilities, and mature trees. Th e project resulted in a stable, more natural stream that is now an ame- nity rather than a maintenance problem. Nine Mile Run Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Sortman served as lead restoration specialist for the design of the Nine Mile Run stream restoration. Th e plans utilized natural channel design principles and soil bioengineering techniques to establish a new, stable stream geometry to replace a highly degraded urban stream channel. Th e new channel had to be designed around numerous sanitary sewer lines and man- holes while avoiding the loss of large trees in Frick Park. Goals of the design are to reduce sediment loads, enhance aquatic habitat and provide fl oodplain wetland areas. Mr. Sortman also provided construction supervision to ensure proper installation and grading and to provide fi eld adjustment advice. Dick’s Creek and Monroe Ditch Restoration, Middletown, OH. Mr. Sortman provided technical assistance and QA/QC dur- ing all phases of the project. Biohabitats had to work closely with the other project team members to mesh the stream restoration design with the contaminated soil removal. Th e restoration design incorporated a unique approach to induce sediment deposition in the channel and fl oodplain to mini- mize transport of contaminated sediment. Bear Creek Design-Build, Warrensville Heights, OH. Th e Biohabitats team worked with the Cuyahoga County District Board of Health in the restoration of approximately 2,000 linear feet of a degraded stream called Bear Creek. Working with a team of consultants, Biohabitats led the ecological restoration portion of this project. Mr. Sortman developed the restoration concept and served as technical advisor during the design and construction of the project. Greenbrier Creek Stream Restoration, Alamance & Chatham Counties, NC. Mr. Sortman performed the geomorphic assessment and was the lead designer for over 5,000 feet of stream restoration. Th e priority 2 restoration modifi ed the cross section and profi le of the stream but maintained the existing channel alignment to save mature trees in the fl oodplain. Th e unique design provided more frequent inun- dation of the fl oodplain without increasing the 100-year water surface elevation. Mr. Sortman also provided construction oversight for this project. Goose Creek Stream Restoration, Durham County, NC. Mr. Sortman served as technical advisor for the restoration of this 1,500+ linear foot severely degraded, urban stream. Goose Creek has numerous constraints such as a narrow right of way, City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 13 EMPLOYMENT 2013 – Present Biohabitats, Inc., Denver, CO, Ecological Landscape Designer 2012 International Design and Development, Cairo, Egypt, Intern Landscape Architect 2011 National Geospatial Technical Operations Center at USGS, Denver, CO, Student Physical Scientist 2010 University of Colorado Denver Landscape Architecture Department, Denver, CO, Graduate Teaching Assistant 2009 UCAN Serve AmeriCorps, Eldorado Springs, CO, Student Designer 1999-2008 Hein Lawn Service, Inc., Wichita, KS, Professional Gardener EDUCATION M.L.A., College of Architecture and Planning, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, 2011 B.A., Religion and Philosophy, Friends University, Wichita, KS, 2006 EXPERIENCE Ms. Rutherford is an ecological landscape designer whose early professional experience in landscaping and planting design led to a broader pursuit of design, including ecological restoration on brownfi eld sites, master planning, cross- cultural design, community wellness, and ADA-inclusive design. Ms. Rutherford gained an appreciation for working with multiple disciplines in a collaborative manner through her international project experience in Egypt and Lebanon. Key skills she brings to the design process consist of landscape design, urban design, schematic design, site analysis, design development, site grading, construction document creation, site planning, plant identifi cation, ecological design, garden design, graphic representation aided by the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SketchUp, hand-drawing, project organization, problem solving, decision making, attention to detail, active listening, and budgeting. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Poudre River Downtown Project, Fort Collins, CO. As part of a team tasked with designing recreational areas while also increasing natural habitat along the Cache la Poudre River in downtown Fort Collins, CO, Biohabitats provided eco- logical habitat and vegetation assessments. Ms. Rutherford created the fi eld maps used in the on-the-ground assess- ments. She translated the fi nished assessments into a 6’ long Andi Rutherford Ecological Landscape Designer SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION habitat constraints and opportunities presentation graphic. Biohabitats also created ecological restoration and vegetation enhancement designs for the reach’s extent. Ms. Rutherford designed the concept plans and associated sections depicting various edge treatments, which were then provided to the design team for integration into the overall design plan. Sterling-Josh Ames Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO. Biohabitats developed the fi nal design-build plans for this riparian restoration and dam removal project on the Cache la Poudre River. Ms. Rutherford assisted with preparing City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 14 © Biohabitats, Inc. services to the Natural Areas program in Denver Parks and Open Space. She then translated the fi nished assessments into geographically accurate maps used to present recommenda- tions for management improvements and restoration priorities to the client and interested stakeholders. Th is required pulling in data from diff erent sources to create a complete picture of each gulch’s surrounding area and context. Boulder Reservoir Environmental Inventory and Analysis, Boulder, CO. Biohabitats’ eff ort for the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department was to develop a site inventory and recreational impact analysis assessment of the 734-acre Boulder Reservoir Park site. Th is work builds upon the 2012 Boulder Reservoir Master Plan framework and previous envi- ronmental analysis in order to better link biological inventory and monitoring information to site management alternatives. Specifi c scope items included: vegetation surveys, wildlife sur- veys, recreation and resource management evaluation, biologi- cal impact assessment report preparation, and development of graphic support material and monitoring protocols. Ms. Rutherford prepared fi eld maps for conducting ecological as- sessments at the reservoir site. She then translated the fi nished assessments into geographically accurate maps used to develop a protection strategy matrix and provide recommendations to minimize recreation impacts using an adaptive management and monitoring approach. Walker Ranch Ecological Restoration, Pueblo, CO. Biohabitats provided ecological assessments of an easement’s restora- tion on a private ranch, which were used in a litigation case. Ms. Rutherford prepared the GIS maps used for conducting in-fi eld ecological assessments. When the assessment maps were returned to the offi ce, she digitized the acquired data so it could be used on fi nal maps so as to present geographically accurate maps to the legal team. Jemez River Fish Habitat Structure Restoration, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. Ms. Rutherford assisted the project manager and lead restoration designer on this fi sh habitat enhancement project for the US Forest Service Southwest Region. Th e Forest Service had a number of fi shing access areas to the Jemez River along NM Route 4. At fi ve of these fi shing areas the Forest Service had installed log V struc- tures to improve fi sh habitat. When these log structures began failing - creating fi sh barriers and bank erosion - Biohabitats was selected by the Forest Service to restore these areas and improve habitat for sport fi shery. Ms. Rutherford translated the fi eld assessments and improvement designs, which include techniques such as large woody debris toe protection, boulder clusters, boulder step/pools, and boulder cascades, into con- struction documents that included plan drawings for the river restoration areas along with construction details. Th e design sheet set she created also included revegetation plans using native riparian species. Miller Park Trail Enhancements, Salt Lake City, UT. Biohabitats provided expertise on a restoration project dealing with a riparian channel located within a residential area park. In conjunction with the design options created by Biohabitat’s fl uvial geomorphologist, Ms. Rutherford prepared diff erent design options as presentation graphics to accommodate the client’s intent to present the diff erent options to the public. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 15 EMPLOYMENT 3/2013 – Present Biohabitats, Inc., Denver, CO, Biologist/Wetland Scientist 2002–2004, 2013 Ecosystem Ecology and Advanced Ecology, & Co-Instructor, Environmental Mgmt. (with Austin Troy, Department of Urban Planning); University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Colorado-Denver, and University of Denver, Instructor 2001–2009 Bamberg Ecology, Denver, CO, Associate 1999–2001 U.S. Geological Survey, Moab, UT, (Jayne Belnap, Ph.D., supervisor), & Biogeochemistry Laboratory, Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Denver (Buck Sanford, Ph.D., supervisor), Postdoctoral Researcher 1997–1998 Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research (NSF) Grant Proposal, University of Colorado-Boulder (10 PIs). Secured $4.2 million for 1998-2004, Coordinator 1993–1994 Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN, Environmental Scientist EDUCATION Ph.D., Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology, University of Colorado-Boulder, 1999 B.S., Biological Sciences, Mathematics Minor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1992 TECHNICAL TRAINING Wetland Delineation, Wetland Training Institute, July 2013 Functional Assessment of Colorado Wetlands (FACWet), Colorado Department of Transportation, June 2013 Environmental Policy, CU-Boulder, 1997 EXPERIENCE Dr. Sherrod has over 22 years of professional experience specializing in ecosystem restoration, mine reclamation, T&E species conservation, wetland delineation, biological assessments, and landscape monitoring. Dr. Sherrod is familiar with alpine tundra, subalpine forest, grassland, wetland, Great Basin, and southwestern desert ecosystems. She has strong business, academic, research, and nonprofi t experience and over two years as a federal government scientist with the Tennessee Valley Authority and U.S. Geological Survey. Dr. Sherrod has exceptional writing and public speaking skills. Susan K. Sherrod, Ph.D. Biologist/Wetland Scientist SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Wetland Delineation, City of Fort Collins North Shields Ponds Natural Area and Cache la Poudre River (Biohabitats subcon- tractor). Dr. Sherrod performed a wetland delineation during the initial part of the restoration project to reconnect a 2000- foot reach of the Poudre with its original fl oodplain. Boulder Reservoir Environmental Inventory and Analysis, City of Boulder (Biohabitats subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod mapped 734 acres of plant communities and identifi ed their dominant plant and noxious weed species. Subsequently she provided City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 16 © Biohabitats, Inc. Southern Ute Casino and Resort, Ignacio, CO. Dr. Sherrod as- sessed the progress of plant community establishment within landscaped areas and provided related recommendations for development. Centerra Commercial Property, Loveland, CO. Dr. Sherrod de- vised and provided management recommendations to support native shortgrass prairie among retail parcels and conducted followup monitoring. Pikes Peak Revegetation and Restoration, Teller and El Paso Counties, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod wrote the revegetation and restoration plan for severely dis- turbed roadways in alpine and subslpine ecosystems between 11,500 and 14,000 feet a.s.l. Gold Mine Reclamation and Monitoring, three Mojave Desert mines (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). » Shumake Mine (Cactus Gold Mines Co.), Kern County, CA, 2003-2006. Dr. Sherrod supervised seed collection crews, collected seed, supervised aerial seeding with a crop duster, and provided subsequent monitoring. » Castle Mountain Mine (Viceroy Gold Corp.), San Bernardino County, CA, 2003-2005. Dr. Sherrod collected seed and provided monitoring. » Rand Mine (Glamis Rand Mining Co.), Randsburg, CA, 2004-2009. Dr. Sherrod provided monitoring only. Clarke Farms Force Main Improvement Project, Parker, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod wrote the Biological Assessment in support of ESA §7 Consultation and a CWA §404 Permit for the installation of a 4420 linear feet of 16” PVC sanitary sewer force main line. She also per- formed followup monitoring. Tower Road Widening at First Creek and Green Valley Ranch Filing Nos. 62 & 63, Denver, CO (Bamberg Ecological sub- contractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with wetland delineation, sensitive species habitat assessment, a CWA §404 Individual Permit, as well as a CWA §404 Nationwide Permit for the Green Valley Ranch suburban development, including fl ood control and detention facilities, near Tower Road. Twenty Mile Outfall, Parker, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcon- tractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with Biological Assessment for Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse, acquisition of CWA §404 Nationwide Permit for a storm water drainage outfall into Cherry Creek in conjunction with road improvements, and followup monitoring. Westcreek Integrated Business and Housing Complex, Parke, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with Biological Assessment for Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse and acquisition of CWA §404 Nationwide Permit for a storm drainage system, and followup monitoring. Pesticide Research and Weed Factsheets, City of Boulder, CO. Dr. Sherrod provided information on non-target eff ects of pyridine-, imidazolinone-, and sulfonylurea-based pesticides to inform a re-analysis of Boulder’s pesiticide policies. She also wrote trifold factsheets on growth habits and non-chemical control of purple loosestrife, myrtle spurge, knotweed, and thistles for Boulder Police Department distribution to residents. Green Valley Ranch Golf Course, Denver, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with acquisi- tion of a CWA §404 Individual Permit and provided followup City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 17 community-generated fl ood hazard analyses and mapping into the fi nal DFIRM database and panels, as well as the countywide FIS; and (d) coordinating the preliminary map issuance, post- preliminary processing and fi nal map production processes. Principal Engineer for State of Colorado Flood Documentation Project, Denver, CO. Th is project involved the development of concise fl ood documentation reports. Following each fl ooding event, fi eld crews conduct close coordination/collaboration with local offi cials, and proceed to collect pertinent data including rainfall data and weather radar information, high water marks for indirect fl ow measurements, fl ood damage estimates, and other related information. Flood documentation reports in- clude fl ood photographs, rainfall and fl ood frequency estimates, fl ood inundation maps, and illustrations of the types of fl ood damage. For this project, Mr. Anderson coordinated the as- signment of fi eld crews and task orders and provided QA/QC services related to the data collection and reporting eff orts. Principal Engineer and Project Manager, Kansas CTP RiskMAP Project, Topeka, KS. In ACE’s role as a subcontractor, Mr. Anderson was responsible for the management and techni- cal oversight of all work completed by ACE in support of the Kansas RiskMAP Project. Th is work included complex hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in support of approximate and detailed fl oodplain mapping, development and delinea- tion of approximate and detailed fl oodplain maps, integration of community-generated fl ood hazard analyses and mapping into the fi nal DFIRM database and panels, and assistance in coordinating the preliminary map issuance, post-preliminary processing and fi nal map production. Principal Engineer, Allison Draw Map Modernization and Laramie County DFIRM Project, Laramie County, WY. Th is project included hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and fl ood hazard delineation for Allison Draw and one of its tributaries. Th e project also included all aspects of a DFIRM conversion for over 30 miles of detailed study reaches and nearly 2,500 miles of approximate study reaches (including the delineation of 160 stream miles of enhanced approximate fl oodplains). Th is proj- ect included the conversion of existing and revised fl oodplain data into a DFIRM format database, countywide DFIRM production, a countywide FIS, and assisting the communities and FEMA and RMC8 during post-preliminary processing. EMPLOYMENT 1988 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Water Resources Engineer EDUCATION M.S., Water Resources Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1982 B.S./Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 1974 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer #22402 Oregon Professional Engineer #14167 Nevada Professional Engineer #12586 Wyoming Professional Engineer #5150 Certifi ed Floodplain Manager EXPERIENCE Mr. Anderson has over 33 years of consulting experience in the fi eld of water resources engineering. He is an experienced City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 18 © Biohabitats, Inc. Project Manager for the Colorado National Hazard Mitigation Plan, Flood Annex, Denver CO. Th is work involved the devel- opment of the fl ood annex for the Colorado National Hazard Mitigation Plan. Th e fl ood annex was updated and included revisions to the planning process, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, coordination of state/local mitigation planning, plan maintenance process, and monitoring the progress of mitigation activities. Project Manager/Principal Engineer for two Hazard Mitigation 404 Grant Application Reports for the City of Fort Collins, CO. Th is work was conducted for the Colorado Water Conservation Board and consisted of the development and preparation of a submittal to FEMA including a discussion of fl ooding prob- lems, fl ood hazard inventory, alternative solutions to fl ooding, description of a proposed solution, cost estimate of the pro- posed solution and economic evaluation of benefi ts and costs. Project Engineer for the Flood Insurance Study of the Flathead River near Kalispell, MT. Th is fl oodplain study involved the hydraulic modeling of the Flathead River and the production of 100-year fl oodplain/fl oodway maps. Mr. Anderson also actively participated in the public meetings conducted during the completion of the study. Project Engineer for the Flood Insurance Study of the Cache la Poudre River near Fort Collins, CO. Th is fl oodplain study involved the hydraulic modeling of the Cache la Poudre River and the production of 100-year fl oodplain/fl oodway maps. Principal Engineer for Levee Certifi cation/Recertifi cation Projects within CO. Th e work typically involves a certifi cation team consisting of surveyors, and structural/hydraulic/geotechnical engineers and consists of: a) detailed fi eld inspections; b) free- board evaluation; c) closure evaluations; d) interior drainage analyses and mapping; e) erosion protection; f) embankment/ foundation stability/settlement analyses; g) sediment transport assessment; and h) a review of the O&M manual. Where necessary, rehabilitation recommendations, data needs and design information is provided to the owner for these projects. City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 19 EMPLOYMENT 1991 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Vice President & Principal Engineer EDUCATION M.S., Hydraulic Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1986 B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1983 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Professional Engineer Colorado #26367 Professional Engineer Iowa #20679 Professional Engineer Utah #7634987-2302 Certifi ed Floodplain Manager EXPERIENCE Mr. Koch has over 28 years of experience managing and/ or conducting hydrologic, hydraulic, sediment transport, and channel stability studies, fl oodplain and fl ood mitigation studies, designing channel stabilization/restoration and fl ood mitigation improvements, fl ood control and urban drainage systems, as well as preparing master drainage plans for public agencies and private sector clients in Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Utah, Idaho, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, and the Republic of China. Mr. Koch has been a member of the Larimer County Flood Review Board for 16 years, and he has served as chairman of that board over the last 13 years. Mr. Koch has been the project manager for studies involving: (a) evaluation and design of mitigation measures for channel bed and bank erosion in a variety of natural settings; (b) hydrologic, hydraulic and sediment transport analyses of natural and improved river systems; (c) fl oodplain and fl oodway delineations in both natural and urban riverine settings, in support of CLOMR, LOMR, and PMR applications to the FEMA; (d) preliminary and fi nal design of fl ood control channels, detention ponds, hydraulic structures, irrigation canal structures, channel erosion protection measures, storm sewers, and dam outlet works; (e) preparation of master drainage plans; and (f) hydrologic/hydraulic modeling of urban drainage systems. Mr. Koch is exceptionally experienced in the application of and theoretical basis for numerous hydrologic and hydraulic computer models, including: (a) the many versions of the EPA Stormwater Management Model (EPASWMM, UDSWM2-PC, and MODSWMM); (b) the U.S. Army Gregory J. Koch, PE, CFM Water Resources Engineer Corps of Engineers’ Hydrologic Modeling System (HMS) and Flood Hydrograph Package (HEC-1); (c) PEAKFQ and WRC Bulletin #17B statistical procedures for conducting fl ood fl ow frequency analyses; (d )the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) and Backwater Profi le computer model (HEC-2); (e) the unsteady fl ow module of HEC-RAS and its predecessor, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ unsteady fl ow model for analyzing full network stream systems (UNET); (f) two-dimensional hydraulic modeling using both FLO-2D and the RMA-based FASTTABS models; (g) the quasi-dynamic sediment routing model (QUASED); (h) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 20 © Biohabitats, Inc. evaluation and design of stabilization measures for the east bank of the Poudre River at two locations where 4,000 cfs spills from the river to Riverbend Ponds during the 100-year event. Construction drawings were prepared for two articu- lated concrete block protected spills, and ancillary stabilization measures. Th e 10-, 50-, 100- and 500-year fl ood events were analyzed using HEC-RAS, along with the 1-foot, ½-foot and tenth-foot rise fl oodways. Th e 100- and 500-year fl oodplains and all fl oodways were redelineated. Project improvements were permitted through the City of Fort Collins and FEMA, via a CLOMR with fi nal mapping adopted through a PMR. Timberline Road Extension Levee and Bridge Design, Fort Collins and Larimer County, CO. Th is project involved a multi-task, multi-discipline eff ort which included: (a) hy- draulic design of a 340-foot span bridge over the Cache La Poudre River, including the design of an alternate conveyance channel under the bridge for carrying large fl ood fl ows; (b) design of a FEMA-compliant earthen levee that eliminated a split fl ow from the river; (c) design of channel stabilization measures in the vicinity of the bridge and the confl uence with the proposed Dry Creek Overfl ow Channel; (d) fl oodplain/ fl oodway evaluation and delineation for the river and two di- vergent fl ow paths; (e) preparation of all CLOMR and LOMR application materials for the Cache La Poudre River and the two split fl ow paths; and (f) hydrologic and hydraulic evalua- tion and design of 1.5 miles of street drainage improvements, including storm sewer pipes and inlets, open channels, and channel protection measures. Spring Creek PDM Grant Projects Design/CLOMR/PMR, Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Koch was project manager/principal engineer for this project that was conducted for the City of Fort Collins in support of four projects that were funded by FEMA through the PDM Grant program. Hydrologic modeling (UDSWM and MODSWMM) of the Spring Creek Basin was completed, along with the hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS) and fl oodplain/fl oodway mapping of a 7.9-mile reach of Spring Creek to refl ect the reduction in fl ooding due to the PDM projects. All fi nal designs and engineering analyses were reviewed by FEMA and RMC8 through the CLOMR process and approved without comment. A PMR was also completed in FEMA DFIRM-compliant format which removed 170 structures from the 100-year fl oodplain as a result of this project. Mr. Koch’s management duties associated with this project included: (a) partnering with the City of Fort Collins, FEMA, the State of Colorado, and RMC8 to coordinate a complex project consisting of four separate detention pond improvements, channel restoration of a ½-mile reach of Spring Creek, embankment erosion protec- tion measures, and a bridge widening project; and (b) provid- ing technical direction for the hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, fl ood hazard mapping, and fl ood control improvements and design work of seven staff members and three subcontractors, while overseeing and coordinating the analysis and design work of two other engineering consulting teams. Poudre River Stability Study, Fort Collins, CO. Th e focus of this study was a 4-mile reach of the Cache La Poudre River from the Town of Timnath to east of the City of Fort Collins. Eff ects of off -channel gravel mining on both river morphology City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 21 EMPLOYMENT 1996 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Project Manager/ Senior Engineer EDUCATION B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1996 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer #35807 Certifi ed Floodplain Manager EXPERIENCE Mr. Hansen has 18 years of professional experience as project manager and senior engineer for studies involving: » hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of natural and improved river systems including evaluations in support of Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency; » preparation and updating of master drainage plans; » preliminary and fi nal design of fl ood control channels, channel erosion protection measures, and storm sewers; and » inventory, evaluation, and design of irrigation delivery systems. Mr. Hansen is knowledgeable in the use of, and theoretical basis for, numerous hydrologic and hydraulic models including: (a) HEC-HMS/HEC-1; (b) EPA SWMM; (c) Hydrologic Module of WISE (Watershed Information SystEm); (d) HEC-GeoHMS; (e) UDSWM; (f) MODSWMM (modifi ed version of UDSWM); (g) HEC- RAS/HEC-2; (h) FLO-2D; (i) Hydraulic Module of WISE; (j) HEC-GeoRAS; (k) UNET; (l) EXTRAN block of EPA SWMM; (m) StormCAD; and (n) Federal Highways HY-8. Additionally, Mr. Hansen is knowledgeable in the use of both Autodesk Land Desktop 2006 and ArcGIS ArcVIEW 9. With regard to continuing education Mr. Hansen has completed the following training courses/seminars: (a) FEMA Benefi t-Cost Analysis Training for Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grants; (b) the “Western Territory Training MOD Team Tools” seminar conducted by Michael Baker Jr., Inc. [National Service Provider for FEMA] and Watershed Concepts, focusing on the Scoping, Hydrologic and Aaron M. Hansen, PE, CFM Hydraulic/Water Resources Engineer Hydraulic modules of WISE; (c) FLO-2D seminar, presented by Jim O’Brian [Developer of FLO-2D]; (d) the “Channel Rehabilitation Process, Design, and Implementation” seminar presented by the U.S. Army Engineer, Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi; and (e) the “Water Surface Profi le Computations Using HEC-RAS” seminar conducted by Colorado State University. Mr. Hansen has been the responsible engineer for many projects throughout Colorado. Th ese projects typically involve complex hydrologic analyses, channel hydraulics, and evaluation and design of hydraulic structures. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Project Manager for the Cache la Poudre River Conditional Letter of Map Revision at the Woodward Link-N-Greens City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 22 © Biohabitats, Inc. Project Manager for the Dry Creek Letter of Map Revision, Loveland, CO. Th is study was conducted to prepare a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for Dry Creek in Loveland Colorado to refl ect the construction of the Mariana Butte 14th Filing P.U.D. Included in this project were the follow- ing: (a) fi eld reconnaissance eff orts to collect pertinent bridge, channel and overbank hydraulic information; (b) hydraulic evaluation of Dry Creek using HEC-RAS to refl ect Existing Condition Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), and the 1-Foot Floodway; (c) fl oodplain and fl oodway mapping; (d) docu- mentation and analysis of a Non-Levee Embankment (NLE) and (e) preparation of all documentation and forms required for submittal to FEMA. Project Manager for the Rolland Moore Park Detention Pond Improvement Project, Fort Collins, CO. Th e Rolland Moore Park Detention Pond Improvement Project was a regional drainage improvement project along Spring Creek in Fort Collins. Th e project was part of a Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant to help reduce the folding along Spring Creek and included the fl owing components: (a) alternative evalu- ation of drainage improvements; (b) hydrologic evaluation, hydraulic design and fi nal design of a regional detention pond, fl ood control outlet structure and a pedestrian cross- ing of Spring Creek; (c) preparation of fi nal design drawings and construction documents; preparation of a Floodplain Use Permit for the City of Fort Collins; and (d) construction management services. Project Manager for the Montezuma County DFIRM Conversion Project, Montezuma County, CO. Th e purpose of this proj- ect was to convert the eff ective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Montezuma County, the City of Cortez, the Town of Mancos and the Town of Dolores to a digital format for the general use of all FEMA stakeholders. Tasks included in this study were as follows: (a) conducting hydraulic analy- ses and preparing fl oodplain/fl oodway mapping for 2 miles of the Mancos River; (b) incorporating 39 miles of limited detailed fl oodplain mapping for the Dolores River and West Dolores River; (c) incorporating 6 miles of limited detailed fl oodplain mapping for four streams in the City of Cortez; (d) reviewing and modifying approximately 190 miles of approxi- mate Zone A fl oodplains; (e) performing a vertical datum conversions; (f) combining all existing and revised digital data into a FEMA DFIRM format; (g) preparing the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the countywide study including fl oodway data tables and fl ood profi les; (h) assisting FEMA’s NSP and the community during the post-preliminary process- ing and outreach and coordination phases of the project; and (i) preparing fi nal negatives of the DFIRM panels for delivery to the U.S. Government Printing Offi ce. Task Manager for the Templeton Gap Levee Floodplain Evaluation, Colorado Springs, CO. Th is task involved map- ping the “without levee” scenario for the Templeton Gap drainage channel in northern Colorado Springs. Included in this task were the following: (a) establishing spill hydrographs for three Templeton Gap Levee failure scenarios; (b) hydraulic modeling of the resulting spill hydrographs through a highly urbanized portion of Colorado Springs using Flo-2D; and (c) developing detailed fl oodplain mapping based on the results City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 23 EMPLOYMENT 2003 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Senior Engineer I EDUCATION M.S., Hydraulic Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2003 B.S., Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2001 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer #41276 Certifi ed Floodplain Manager EXPERIENCE Mr. Smith has 11 years of experience conducting hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, fl oodplain and fl ood mitigation studies, fl ood control and urban drainage system designs, as well as conducting two-dimensional hydraulic analyses for public and private sector clients in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Indiana. Mr. Smith is a registered professional engineer in the State of Colorado and served as Resident Engineer during the construction of two fl ood control projects in the City of Fort Collins. He is experienced in the application of and theoretical basis for numerous hydraulic and hydrologic computer models, including: (a) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ River Analysis System (HEC-RAS and HEC- GeoRAS) and Backwater Profi le computer model (HEC- 2); (b) the unsteady fl ow module of HEC-RAS; (c) two- dimensional hydraulic modeling using both FLO-2D and River 2D; (d) the Federal Highway Administration computer program for designing culverts (HY-8); (e) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC- HMS); (f) the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Stormwater Management Model (EPA-SWMM); (g) the Urban Drainage and fl ood Control Districts’ Colorado Urban Hydrograph Procedure Computer Program (CUHP); and (h) MODSWMM (a modifi ed version of UDSWMM). Mr. Smith is also profi cient in the use of AutoDesk’s AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS ArcView 3.2 and 9.2. Mr. Smith has been a project/senior engineer for studies involving: (a) hydrologic, hydraulic and 2-dimensional hydraulic analyses of natural and improved river systems; (b) fl oodplain/fl oodway delineations in both natural and urban riverine settings, in support of CLOMR and LOMR applications to the FEMA; (c) preliminary and fi nal design Brian A Smith, PE, CFM Water Resources Engineer of fl ood control channels, detention ponds, water quality ponds, hydraulic structures, irrigation canal structures, channel erosion protection measures, and storm sewers; (d) preparation of master drainage plans; and (e) hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling of urban drainage systems. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE West Vine Basin Outfall Alternative Formulation and Evaluation, Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Smith is currently serv- ing as the project engineer for the formulation and alterna- tive evaluation of stormwater improvements within the West Vine Basin located in north-western Fort Collins. Mr. Smith is conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses on three City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 24 © Biohabitats, Inc. Stream Morphology/Sediment Transport Evaluation of the Cache la Poudre River. Mr. Smith is the project engineer for this project that evaluated the impact of a proposed off -channel reservoir on the morphology and sediment transport of the Cache la Poudre River. Changes in the hydrologic cycle were evaluated and geomorphic investigations were conducted on the basis of these changes. In addition, one dimensional (HEC-RAS) and two-dimensional (River 2D) hydraulic modeling was completed to provide the hydraulic parameters necessary to support a detailed evaluation of the sediment transport and fi sh habitat characteristics of the river. Impacts of the reservoir on the river channel. Removal Action Project/Cache la Poudre River Hydraulic Design and LOMR. Mr. Smith assisted with the hydraulic design and LOMR submittal for the rehabilitation of approximately 1,100 feet of the Cache la Poudre River in the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Th e project was performed under the direction of the U.S. EPA to minimize/mitigate the potential for non-aque- ous phase liquid (NAPL) to migrate into the river. Th e project included: a) excavation and backfi lling of a 400-foot long by 75 foot wide, 12-foot deep pit in the bedrock bottom of the active channel; b) construction of a sheet pile wall in the right bank; c) reconstruction of the left and right banks; d) installation of grade control structures; and e) replacement of the river’s natu- ral bed and armor layer material. During the design phase of the project Mr. Smith was responsible for preliminary hydraulic analysis, and assisted in the design and sizing of the replace- ment armor layer material utilized along the bed of the channel and the rip-rap protection utilized along the banks. Once the project was completed Mr. Smith utilized the as-built topogra- phy to conduct the fi nal hydraulic analysis in HEC-2 and map the revised fl oodplains in AutoCAD to support the LOMR submittal. Th e hydraulic analysis included the modifi cation of not only FEMA’s fl oodplain and one-foot fl oodway criteria but also local criteria, which included a tenth-foot fl oodway and a product 6 corridor. Canal Importation Basin Detention Ponds Design and Construction. Mr. Smith conducted the hydraulic evaluation and fi nal design of several components of the CIPO project, which was constructed to reduce fl ooding related damages in west-central Fort Collins. Th e project included the fi nal design of three regional detention ponds, two water quality ponds, sev- eral pond outlets and inlets (including two siphons), numerous storm sewer lines, relocation of three sanitary sewer lines and a water distribution line, a ditch crossing, a major roadway crossing, and erosion control measures including riprap and turf reinforcement mats. Additionally, Mr. Smith assisted in the preparation of an Individual 404 Permit for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the construction portion of the project. Th e design eff orts resulted in a 91-sheet set of fi nal design drawings and construction documents. Mr. Smith served as resident engineer while the project was being constructed. Walters-Bokelman Gravel Pits/Big Th ompson River Hydraulic Design and Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR). Mr. Smith conducted the hydraulic evaluation and assisted in the hydraulic design for this CLOMR study on an approximate 1-mile reach of the Big Th ompson River in Larimer County City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 25 EMPLOYMENT 1996 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Senior Project Manager EDUCATION M.S., Hydraulic-Hydrologic Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1993 B.S./Civil Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, 1989 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer #31507 Arizona Professional Engineer #29335 Wyoming Professional Engineer #13094 Nebraska Professional Engineer #E-12482 Certifi ed Floodplain Manager EXPERIENCE Mr. Pauley has 23 years of experience performing inspection services during construction of hydraulic, erosion protection, and water quality structures. More specifi cally, he has been involved in projects entailing: (a) hydrologic, hydraulic, scour and sediment transport analyses of natural and improved river systems and irrigation delivery systems; (b) conceptual and fi nal design of channel erosion protection measures, hydraulic structures, and water quality structures; (c) hydraulic analyses and fl oodplain/fl oodway mapping in support of CLOMR/ LOMR applications to FEMA; (d) support community applications for and completed projects under FEMA’s Pre- Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant program; (e) quality assurance and quality control, construction of various erosion protection systems, and various hydraulic structures; and (f) dam break analyses and permitting. During Mr. Pauley’s 17 years at Anderson Consulting Engineers he has personally completed over 25 of ACE’s approximately 50 CLOMR/LOMR submittals to FEMA. He is very experienced at permitting complex fl oodplain projects through local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Recently Mr. Pauley is heading up Anderson Consulting Engineering’s support of levee certifi cation and re-certifi cation eff orts for municipal and private clients. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Boulder County Justice Center Floodwall Certifi cation/Boulder Creek LOMR. Mr. Pauley was the coordinating professional engineer for the certifi cation of a 1,100-foot long fl oodwall that protects the Boulder County Justice Center. Th e Justice Center is located on the north bank of Boulder Creek near the mouth of Boulder Canyon. A Certifi cation Needs Assessment Christopher J. Pauley, PE, CFM Water Resources Engineer was performed in which all the certifi cation criteria outlined in 44 CFR 65.10 were evaluated and where defi cient were noted mitigation recommendations were provided to the owner. Th e project included adding site-specifi c details to the City of Boulder’s ongoing hydraulic study of Boulder Creek. A portion of the new hydraulics study was inserted into the eff ective study to develop the base fl ood elevation utilized for the freeboard evaluations. Design plans for a fl oodwall raise were prepared to achieve require freeboard. Investigations were performed to identify utilizes and unknown penetrations of the wall and foundation soils. A vegetation management program was developed and implemented. Addendums to City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 26 © Biohabitats, Inc. Walters-Bokelman Gravel Pits/Big Th ompson River Hydraulic Design and CLOMR, Johnstown, Colorado. Mr. Pauley over- saw the hydraulic modeling and design of gravel pits on an ap- proximate 1-mile reach of the Big Th ompson River in Larimer County and Weld County. Th e hydraulic design included a geomorphic/planform analysis of a nearby meander bend and analyses/concept plans of spillways allowing overbank fl ows to enter the unlined pond during large fl ood events. An un-steady fl ow HEC-RAS model was developed during the hydraulic design of the project. Mr. Pauley obtained permits and required approvals from FEMA, Larimer County, Weld County and the Town of Johnstown. Cornish Plains Reservoir Dam Hazard Classifi cation. Mr. Pauley coordinated the hazard classifi cation evaluation of a proposed 17-foot high earthen embankment dam near Barnesville in Weld County, Colorado. Th e BREACH, HEC-1, and HEC-RAS programs were used to model the dam break and subsequent downstream fl ooding. Mr. Pauley recommended that the potentially 12 mile long, wide and shallow fl ooding, inundation zone be segmented to optimize eff orts associated with the hazard classifi cation. Th e results of the inundation mapping and the recommended hazard clas- sifi cation were summarized in a report meeting the require- ments of the State Engineers Offi ce-Dam Safety Branch. Th e proposed Class III/Low hazard classifi cation was accepted by the SEO. Boxelder Creek at Mulberry Street Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Mr. Pauley oversaw the analysis, documentation, and submittal of a LOMR based on better data for a 1-mile reach of the Boxelder Creek in Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. Th e submittal included updating MODSWMM hydrology and HEC-RAS hydraulics (fl ood- plain and fl oodway) in an urbanized reach with several split fl ow paths. Approval was obtained from the Larimer County Flood Review Board and FEMA. Templeton Gap Levee (TGL) Accreditation/Templeton Gap Wash & Flood Control Channel (NLD #s 2205000015 & 16). Mr. Pauley was the project manager and lead coordinator for the City of Colorado Springs eff ort to obtain accreditation for the TGL system which was constructed by the USACE in 1950. Mr. Pauley led the certifi cation team which consisted of geotechnical, surveying, wetlands, and structural subcon- sultants. Th e project included evaluating the potential for certifying the levee and design of various levee rehabilitation projects. A regional subsidence investigation was performed to determine the impacts of historic coal mines on levee stability. Th e on-grade channel is approximately 2-mile long with a 120-foot bottom width. Th e 11- to 13-foot high levee diverts Templeton Gap Wash fl ows from their historic fl ow path through downtown Colorado Springs into Monument Creek. Th e TGL system is protecting a heavily urbanized 9-square mile area containing approximately 3000 residential and commercial structures. Oxbow Levee/Cache la Poudre River LOMR-BD and PL 84-99 Eligibility. Mr. Pauley was the project manager for the prepara- tion of materials supporting LOMR base on Better Data (BD) for the Oxbow Levee due to fl oodway changes and the applica- tion to the USACE Omaha District for eligibility in the PL 84- City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 27 EMPLOYMENT 2004 - Present Anderson Consulting Engineers, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Project Engineer II EDUCATION M.S./Hydraulic Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2004 B.S./Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2002 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado Professional Engineer #42130 EXPERIENCE Mr. Darrow has over 10 years of experience conducting hydrologic, hydraulic, and channel stability studies for public agencies and private sector clients in Colorado, California, Utah, and Wyoming. He is a registered professional engineer in Colorado, and a member of ASCE. Mr. Darrow has been a project engineer for studies involving: (a) hydrologic/hydraulic modeling of natural riverine and urban drainage systems; (b) preliminary and fi nal design of fl ood control channels, detention ponds, hydraulic structures, storm sewers, and dam outlet works; (c) evaluation and design of mitigation measures for channel bed and bank erosion in a variety of natural settings; and (d) fl oodplain and fl oodway delineations in both natural and urban riverine settings, in support of Conditional Letter of Map Revisions (CLOMRs), Letter of Map Revisions (LOMRs), and Physical Map Revisions (PMRs) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mr. Darrow is profi cient in the application of and theoretical basis for numerous hydrologic and hydraulic computer models, including: (a) many versions of the EPA Stormwater Management Model (UDSWM2000, and MODSWMM); (b) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Flood Hydrograph Package (HEC-1 and HEC-HMS); (c) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Backwater Profi le computer model (HEC-2) and River Analysis System (HEC RAS and Hec-GeoRAS); (d) the computer program that automates the Federal Highway Administration procedures for designing culverts (HY-8); and (e) the hydraulic analysis of storm sewer systems using FlowMaster and StormCAD. Mr. Darrow is also profi cient in the use of AutoDesk’s AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Land Development Desktop, ArcGIS ArcView 3.2, and ArcGIS ArcMap Version 9.2. Jamis D. Darrow, PE, MBA Water Resources Engineer RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Hydraulic Analyses and Existing Flood Hazard Mapping for Logan River and Spring Creek, Logan, UT. Th is project involved the hydraulic analyses and fl ood hazard mapping of approximately 13.1 miles of the Logan River, and approxi- mately 1.9 miles of Spring Creek in support of a Physical Map Revision for the City of Logan, Utah. Mr. Darrow was responsible for conducting the hydraulic evaluation of existing conditions along the Logan River and Spring Creek, which includes eight split-fl ow paths and a one-foot fl oodway. HEC-GeoRAS was utilized to develop a one-dimensional HEC-RAS model and to map the fl ood hazard zones associ- ated with the 100-year and 500-year fl ood events. Once the Physical Map Revision has been completed, it is anticipated that the existing condition hydraulic analyses will be utilized City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 28 © Biohabitats, Inc. St Vrain Creek Floodplain Mitigation and Fastracks TOD Site Drainage Improvement Alternatives, Longmont, CO. Th is project conducted for the City of Longmont Public Works and Water Utilities Department consisted defi ning the exist- ing 100-year fl oodplain along St. Vrain Creek between the Boulder-Weld County line and Airport Road. Th e fl oodplain was defi ned using a detailed HEC-RAS model which includ- ed split fl ow paths, lateral weirs and junctions. Additionally, the project considered a number of alternatives to reduce fl oodplain extents within the study limits. Mr. Darrow’s responsibilities included hydraulic assessment of existing con- dition, and mitigation alternative scenarios, delineation of the 100-year fl oodplain along the study reach, and development of mitigation alternatives. Los Pinos River Hydraulic Evaluation and Floodplain Report. Th is study was intended to assess fl oodplain extents along Los Pinos River near the town of Bayfi eld, Colorado. Mr. Darrow was responsible for hydraulic modeling and fl oodplain/ fl oodplain delineation eff orts along the Los Pinos River. Th is included development of a hydraulic model for 15 river miles through the use of HEC-GeoRAS and the delineation of fl oodplains and fl oodways with the aid of HEC-GeoRAS. Arkansas River and Fountain Creek Detailed Hydraulic Studies, Pueblo County, CO. Th is study included the hydraulic analysis and fl oodplain/fl oodway mapping along 16 miles of Fountain Creek and 7 miles of the Arkansas River as part of the Pueblo County DFIRM. Th e tasks conducted by Mr. Darrow for this project included hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, fl oodplain mapping using automated methodol- ogy developed by ACE, and preparation of fl ood hazard data in DFIRM format. Spring Creek Conditional Letter of Map Revision for the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Project, Fort Collins, CO. Th is Conditional Letter of Map Revision for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado required FEMA’s review of a transportation corridor crossing of Spring Creek. Th e projects included an elevated bus/pedestrian crossing running parallel to exist- ing Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. Mr. Darrow was involved in the hydrologic analysis of the project, hydraulic analysis of the fl oodplain, and delineation of fl oodplain/ fl oodway boundaries of Spring Creek between College Avenue and just upstream of the Burlington Northern Railroad. Mr. Darrow was also responsible for reporting and applications submitted to FEMA for project approval. South Platte River Post-Wildfi re Floodplain Study. Th is study was intended to assess changes in fl oodplain extents along the South Platte River due to hydrology changes associated with the Haymen Fire near the community of South Platte, Colorado. Mr. Darrow was responsible for hydraulic model- ing and fl oodplain/fl oodplain delineation eff orts along the South Platte River. Th is included development of a hydraulic model for 16 river miles through the use of HEC-GeoRAS and the delineation of fl oodplains and fl oodways with the aid of HEC-GeoRAS. Fossil Creek Rehabilitation at Larimer County Landfi ll: Hydraulic Analysis & Erosion Protection Measures, Larimer County, CO. Mr. Darrow served as project engineer respon- sible for the design of channel rehabilitations for Fossil Creek City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 29 EMPLOYMENT 1994 - Present BHA Design, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Vice President EDUCATION B.S.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1990 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado, Licensed Landscape Architect, License #LA-429, 2008 Wyoming, Licensed Landscape Architect, License #LA-0050B, 2000 EXPERIENCE Roger Sherman has 24 years of experience and has weathered many storms with important community projects and has proven to be a champion when it comes to listening to individual concerns and fi nding workable solutions that become win-win designs. As friendly a guy as you would want to meet, he has perennial optimism and a fl are for achieving brilliant designs that leave a legacy on the landscape. Best of all, he enjoys what he does and it shows in the fi nished work. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE » Eben Fine Park, Boulder Creek Bank Restoration, Boulder, CO » Poudre River Downtown Project, Fort Collins, CO » Spring Canyon Community Park, Fort Collins, CO » 19th and 21st Street Trail Improvements, University of Colorado at Boulder, CO » High Plains Environmental Center Master Plan, Loveland, CO » Sylvan Dale Ranch Site and River Restoration, Loveland, CO » Cache La Poudre River Trail Master Plan, City Greeley and Weld County, CO » Eagle View Natural Area Master Plan, Regional Trail, Fort Collins, CO » Canal Importation Ponds Outfall, Trails and Natural Area, Fort Collins, CO » Sand Creek Park Master Plan and Ph.1 Improvements, Aurora, CO » Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Regional Park Master Plan, Arapahoe County, CO Roger Sherman, RLA Landscape Architect » North South Bikeway Improvements, Phase II – University of Colorado at Boulder, CO » Valmont Community Park, Bike Park, Boulder, CO » Elks Neighborhood Park, Boulder, CO » South Cheyenne Community Park, Cheyenne, WY » Mount Sopris Tree Farm Active Recreation Area Master Plan, Basalt, CO » Wellington Downs Natural Area, Regional Trail, Fort Collins, CO » YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, Core Area Redevelopment, Estes Park, CO » Fort Collins Park Policy Master Plan Update, Fort Collins, CO » Stephen Day Park, Longmont, CO » Fairgrounds Community Park, Loveland, CO City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 30 © Biohabitats, Inc. EMPLOYMENT 1995 - Present BHA Design, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, President EDUCATION B.S.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1992 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado, Licensed Landscape Architect, License #LA270, 2013 Wyoming, Licensed Landscape Architect, License #LA-0049B, 2000 EXPERIENCE Angela Milewski has over 22 years of experience in landscape architecture including commercial projects, streetscape design, urban design projects, public facilities, schools, hospitals, parks, and corporate campuses. She has frequently dealt with the unique issues related city processes and stakeholder participation in public projects. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE » Coy-Hoff man Natural Area Trail and River Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO » Centerra Natural Areas Design Guidelines, Loveland, CO » Stormwater Facilities Landscape Design Guidelines, Fort Collins, CO » Medical Center of the Rockies Natural Areas, Loveland, CO » Eastern Freemont County Trails and Open Space Master Plan, Freemont County, CO » Engines and Energy Conversion Lab, Fort Collins, CO Angela Milewski, RLA, LEED BD+C Landscape Architect » Aurora Municipal Center and Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, Aurora, CO » Preston Farmhouse, Fort Collins, CO » Gill-Nelson Farmhouse, Fort Collins, CO » Horsetooth Mountain Park Management Plan, Larimer County, CO » Dry Creek Bird and Animal Hospital, Westminster, CO » Healing Garden, McKee Cancer Center, Loveland, CO » Ute Cemetery Restoration and interpretive trail and brochure design, Aspen, CO » Aspen Grove Cemetery Restoration, Aspen, CO » Cheyenne Lions Park Master Plan, Cheyenne, WY » Lions Park Law and Liberty Sculpture Plaza, Cheyenne, WY » Cheyenne Parks Sign Design, Cheyenne, WY » Spring Creek Trail/Taft Hill Road Underpass, Fort Collins, CO » Woodward Technology Center, Fort Collins, CO » UCH Cancer Center, Fort Collins, CO » Boulder Jewish Community Center, Boulder, CO » CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Diagnostic Medical Center, Fort Collins, CO » CSU Research Innovation Center (LEED Gold), Fort Collins, CO » CSU Judson Harper Research Campus Master Plan, Fort Collins, CO City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 31 EMPLOYMENT 2002 - Present BHA Design, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, Landscape Architect EDUCATION B.S.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2002 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Colorado, Licensed Landscape Architect, License #LA-762, 2009 EXPERIENCE Jason Messaros is a licensed landscape architect with BHA Design with over 11 years of experience as a landscape architect. He draws creative inspiration from his local and overseas travel and life experiences. He has been integrally involved with a variety of project types from conceptual design through construction observation. Strengths include communication with the client, public and municipal entities to gain project acceptance and entitlement. Mr. Messaros also specializes in graphic design and digital methods including Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp for 3-D modeling and photo simulation. Jason Messaros, RLA Landscape Architect RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE » West Vine Outfall Project, Fort Collins, CO » Coy-Hoff man Natural Area / Poudre Trail and River Restoration, Fort Collins, CO » Evert Pierson Memorial Kids’ Fishing Ponds, Boulder, CO » Canal Importation Ponds & Outfall, Trails, Natural Area, Fort Collins, CO » 19th and 21st Street Trails, University of Colorado Boulder, CO » CU North South Bikeway, University of Colorado Boulder, CO » Fort Collins Stormwater Design Guidelines, Fort Collins, CO » Valmont Bike Park, Boulder, CO » Eben Fine Park, Boulder Creek Bank Restoration, Boulder, CO » Arapaho Bends Natural Area, Fort Collins, CO » Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, CO » Medical Center of the Rockies Hospital, Loveland, CO » Aurora Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, Aurora, CO » Flitner Ranch development, improvements, open space preservation, Shell, WY City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 32 © Biohabitats, Inc. EMPLOYMENT 2006 - Present Budhoe’s Backhoe, LLC Jamestown, CO, Sole Proprietor/Operator 1989-2006 Mile-Hi Backhoe Services, Inc., Morrison, CO, Heavy Equipment Operator 1988-1989 Twin Peaks Excavating Lafayette, CO, Supervisor/ Heavy Equipment Operator 1987-1988 Markel Homes, Inc., Boulder, CO, Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator 1983-1987 Boulder Valley Backhoe Services Boulder, CO, Heavy Equipment Operator 1982-1983 Boulder Excavating, Boulder, CO, Supervisor/Heavy Equipment Operator 1980-1982 Timberline Inc., Kodiak AK, Heavy Equipment Operator EXPERIENCE Albert Kihm of Budhoe’s Backhoe brings over 34 years of construction operation experience to the team during which time he has installed numerous culverts and miles of a variety of fencing types including snow fencing. Mr. Kihm has been the contractor for the Fort Collins projects, McMurry Phase 1 and Phase 2 as well as the Sterling/Josh Ames design-build. For the past 10 years, Mr Kihm has been expanding his traditional construction work, both commercial and residential, to specialize in restoration work for non-profi ts like Wildlands Restoration Volunteers and Th e James Creek Watershed Coalition, and assist public agencies including the National Forest Service, (both Clear Creek and Boulder Districts), Colorado State Forest Service, and Boulder County Parks and Open Space. Th rough the non-profi ts, he has worked on additional projects for both Clear Creek and Boulder County Albert (Buddy) Kihm Heavy Equipment Construction Operator Open Spaces. His construction projects include working with on wetland restoration projects with renowned expert, Th omas R. Biebighauser of the National Forest Service, who wrote the book "Wetlands Drainage, Restoration, and Repair". He has worked building trout structure with Bill Janowsky (fi sheries biologist of the US Forest Service), Paul Winkle (CO DOW), and Brent Scarbrough, PE with Frontier Environmental Services. He has installed a 120" fi sh, ladder culvert on a National Forest Service, joint project, at the top of North Clear Creek. He has installed a 48" culvert on the Bunce School Road, restoration project. Mr. Kihm will be the construction heavy equipment operator for the on-call, providing additional assistance with fi eld planning eff orts, materials purchase, treatment maintenance, and collection of snow depth measurements (with Biohabitats). City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 33 SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design By understanding the resiliency and vulnerabilities of the natural environment, the City of Boulder can maximize Boulder Reservoir’s role as both a natural and recreational resource. Boulder Reservoir is a rarity in semi- arid Colorado, a freshwater lake on a 234-acre site with diverse surrounding habitat. The City of Boulder contracted Biohabitats to conduct a biological as- sessment that will serve as a basis for the plan and develop an approach to spe- ciÀ cally link the monitoring information to management alternatives. Boulder Reservoir offers habitat to four distinct native plant communities, including native herbaceous wetlands that are ecologically signiÀ cant and an unusual system of salt Á ats. Black-tailed prairie dogs and the Burrowing owls that depend on them are included in the area’s wildlife commu- nity. The reservoir is managed for domestic water supply and irrigation, but it has also be- come an increasingly important recreational resource. As the recreational pressures increase, there is a critical need to bal- ance the protection of natural resources and management of recreation. Biohabitats took an ecosys- tem approach to this project, CITY OF BOULDER Boulder Reservoir Biological Assessment Boulder, Colorado Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed St. Vrain addressing the soils, hydrology, vegetation and animal com- munities, as well as the critical component of human use. City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 34 © Biohabitats, Inc. SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Multiple departments within the City of Fort Collins have applied an ecological, holistic approach to wetland using revegetation, monitoring, and mitigation projects to improve biodiversity and resiliency of restoration efforts on City lands. From 2010 to 2013, Biohabitats assisted the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities by conducting wet- land assessments and annual monitoring reporting required by the wetland permits for the Timberline Road Widening Mitigation and Manhattan Detention Basin Mitigation sites. This work included coor- dinating with the City survey crew to map wetland limits, assessing wetland vegetation, and documenting progress toward permit goals. At the Timberline site, our monitor- ing revealed that the previous design (created and installed by others) did not have adequate wetland vegetation. As a result, the City Utilities Department had Biohabitats develop a revegetation plan and install the plantings to supplement the existing planting and restore a resilient mosaic of native plants for the range of on-site hydrologic conditions. Biohabitats has also con- ducted a wetland mitigation project for the City of Fort Collins’ Director of Capital Improvements including mitigation planning, design development, construction, and monitoring of the I25/392 Interchange Wetland. The À rst step in constructing this wetland was a planning process to evaluate alterna- tives. Biohabitats reviewed background information including National Wetlands Inventory and soils data for three potential mitigation areas selected by the City City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 35 SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed St. Vrain Creek A thorough assessment of restoration opportunities enabled two newly combined municipal departments to prioritize regeneration projects that will improve the ecological health of the City of Longmont’s largest stream system. The City of Longmont Public Works and Natural Resources Department has the important role of overseeing a 10-mile long riparian corridor of St. 9UDLQ&UHHNZKLFKÁRZV through the center of the City. With the recent combining of its Natural Resources and Public Works departments, the City realized they needed help sorting through the multiple objectives of habi- WDWZDWHUTXDOLW\ÁRRGSODLQ management, and recreation. Additionally, after 10 years of greenway planning, trail construction and wildlife habitat management planning, there was a need to update re- source inventory information, SULRULWL]HVSHFLÀFLPSURYH- ment projects, and develop guidelines for implementing projects along the river. To help the City, Biohabitats FRQGXFWHGÀHOGDVVHVVPHQWV of in-stream habitat, geomor- phic condition, and vegetation communities and remapped natural features includ- ing habitat types. The work involved creating and imple- menting an inventory method to assess proper functioning, data analysis, , and reporting. $IWHUFRPSOHWLQJWKHÀHOG work, Biohabitats developed priority restoration alternatives and implementation guidelines which will be used over the City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 36 © Biohabitats, Inc. SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Cache La Poudre A natural area in the center of Fort Collins will become a more appealing, functional, urban open space in which ecological systems will be regenerated along the Poudre River. After removing invasive Siberian elm trees on their 26-acre natural area, the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program asked Biohabitats to develop a restoration concept to widen the riparian zone along the ad- jacent Cache La Poudre River and revegetate the area with native plants. The site had been subjected to ÀOOLQJDQGDUPRULQJDORQJWKH stream with rock and con- struction rubble, leaving steep, unsightly banks with a narrow riparian bench. In addition, a VWRUPZDWHURXWIDOOÀOOVLQSDUW RIWKHULSDULDQÁRRGSODLQ Biohabitats’ restoration concept widens the bench by grading back the steep banks, removing rubble, relocating the outfall further from the stream, and plant- ing appropriate native plants in restored lower scrub/ shrub, riparian woodland, and upland areas. The concept included measured elevations and color renderings of plan and cross section views. To HQVXUHWKHFRQFHSWUHÁHFWHG the concerns and vision of the Natural Areas Program, Biohabitats led a plan-in-hand site visit and an on-site meet- LQJZLWKFLW\ÁRRGSODLQVWDII WRGLVFXVVSRWHQWLDOÁRRGSODLQ permitting and modeling requirements. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 37 top: Eroding bank typical of pre-restoration conditions bottom: Stream bank following restoration SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed South Platte River COLORADO OPEN LANDS Tarryall Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build Park County, Colorado The stabilization of Tarryall Creek restored prime trout habitat, returned willows to the riparian corridor, and greatly reduced sediment production in the creek. Biohabitats was retained by Colorado Open Lands, a land conservation organization, to restore por- tions of Tarryall Creek along a two-mile reach that Á owed through a working ranch. This narrow stream valley had been used for grazing and hay cutting for over 100 years. The riparian buffer contained only sporadic clumps of willows, and the stream banks were severely eroded. The goals of this design-build project were to stabilize erod- ing banks, re-establish a natu- ral riparian buffer, and provide habitat for trout. A stable reach of Tarryall Creek on private À shing club land was measured and utilized as a reference reach. Biohabitats obtained the 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and approval from the Colorado Department of Wildlife. The design restored a stable pattern and dimension to the degraded reaches while maintaining the existing, stable rifÁ e/pool sequences. Trees and boulders from another location on the ranch were harvested and used to construct log vanes, rootwads, and large, woody debris. These structures, along with gravel/ City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 38 © Biohabitats, Inc. Sequential phasing upstream to downstream accommodated funding sources and provided opportunities to modify and improve restoration techniques including channel realignment, bank stabilization, habitat improvements, and revegetation. The effects of overgraz- ing near southwest- ern Colorado’s Rock Creek resulted in major erosion, with banks up to eight feet high in some places. Biohabitats has worked with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe to address this problem through a series of four projects along the creek. The Rock Creek III project combined the stabilization of 4,000 feet of stream with the creation of riparian habitat for wildlife. The design approach involved laying back verti- cal banks, creating bankfull benches, installing toe protec- tion and lowering the eleva- tion of point bars to accom- PRGDWHKLJKÁRZV The Rock Creek IV project reach included large cobble substrate material as opposed to sand. For this project, the approach involved using sod mats from the inside meander to create a bankfull bench on the outside meander. The toe of the outside bank was stabilized with coarse substrate PDWHULDO5LIÁHHQKDQFH- ments, pools, and root wads were used to improve aquatic habitat. Revegetation, which was installed by tribal workers and local volunteers, included container-grown cottonwoods, willows, and other riparian shrubs; willow stakes; cot- tonwood poles; and bare-root riparian shrubs. Conditions along the Rock Creek V project reach were similar to those of the other projects. Geomorphic assessments of this 4,000 linear foot reach were used to design the restoration of 13 VSHFLÀFVLWHVDORQJWKHUHDFK As with the other project reaches, Biohabitats prepared wetland permits, collected baseline vegetation conditions, City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 39 SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Plateau Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Upper San Juan River SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Beaver Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build LaPlata County, Colorado By combining their energies, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, their consultant, eight tribal members, and twenty four ecolog y students improved stream habitat and connected as community. As part of their water quality and stream res- toration efforts, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe selected Biohabitats to design and build stability and ecological habitat improvements for ap- proximately 3,000 linear feet of Beaver Creek near BayÀ eld, Colorado. Biohabitats put together a design approach that not only dealt with the high, eroding banks but also cre- ated vital wetland habitat and increased the vegetated riparian buffer. The project included site assessment, À nal construc- tion design of stream grading and planting, permitting and coordination with tribal regula- tions, management of workers from the tribe, construction, oversight of our grading con- tractor, and plant installation. Biohabitats worked closely with the Tribe to ensure timely per- mit review and to track stream water levels so they could take full advantage of the limited low-Á ow construction window between snowmelt and irriga- tion return runoff events. As a result, Biohabitats success- fully completed construction on schedule. Biohabitats’ design approach involved building low veg- etated benches to stabilize the toes of severely eroding banks, City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 40 © Biohabitats, Inc. Woodward Technology Center Client: Woodward Services: Master Planning Landscape Architecture River Restoration Size: 102 Acres City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 41 West Vine Outfall Location: Fort Collins, CO Client: City of Fort Collins Services: Landscape Architecture, Public Outreach City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 42 © Biohabitats, Inc. LEVEE, UPLAND NATIVE GRASSES 15’ LEVEE OFFSET SIDE CHANNEL, WETLAND RIPARIAN ENHANCEMENT RIVER CHANNEL STABILIZED ENHANCED BANK PRIVATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT F b 27 2014 LINDEN ST LINCOLN AVE WILLOW ST PUT-IN / TAKE-OUT FUTURE ALLEY CONNECTION FUTURE ALLEY CONNECTION OVERLOOK FUTURE TRAIL PER RDR ZONING REQUIREMENTS RANCH-WAY FEEDS POUDRE RIVER POUDRE TRAIL PUT-IN / TAKE-OUT DIAGONAL PARKING BLOCK ONE ENHANCED CIVIC BRIDGE SIDE CHANNEL / WETLAND BACKWATER SIDE CHANNEL / WETLAND BACKWATER RIVER BANK IMPROVEMENTS OVERLOOK ENHANCED CIVIC BRIDGE BUCKINGHAM PARK OXBOW SITE EXISTING TREES EXISTING TREES EXISTING TREES Poudre River Downtown Master Plan Client: City of Fort Collins Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Shields Street to Mulberry Street Services: Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Outreach City of Fort Collins Proposal Number 7616 Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship 43 Client: Mr.MattDay CityofFortCollins ParkPlanningandDevelopment 215N.MasonStreet FortCollins,CO80521 (970)224Ͳ6096 PrimaryobjectivesforthePoudreRiverDowntown MasterPlanareasfollows: FloodMitigation • Improvepublicsafetyandprotectproperties fromdamagingfloods • Eliminate100ͲyearfloodovertoppingofCollege Avenueand,ifpossible,eliminatethe100Ͳyear flowsplitalongVineDrive • Reconnecttherivertoitsfloodplainwhile maximizingthebeneficialenvironmentaland recreationalusesoftherivercorridor Habitat x Conserveandrestoretheexistingriparian ecosystemtopromoteriverhealthandresiliency • Delivercontinuous,connectedaquaticand riparianhabitatforfish,wildlife,treesandplants • Achieveandmaintaindiverseandsustainable nativefish,wildlifeandplantpopulations Recreation • Provideamixofactiveandpassiverecreational amenitiesbothinandalongtheriverwhich encourageasafe,healthy,outdoorlifestyle • Providecommunitygatheringplacesand promoteconnectivitybetweenrecreational opportunitiesalongtherivercorridor POUDRERIVERDOWNTOWNPROJECT MASTERPLANNINGANDPROJECTDESIGN,FORTCOLLINS,COLORADO The Poudre River from Shields Street through Downtown Fort Collins to Mulberry Street receives a substantial amount of public use.The land is primarily in public ownership, includingMcMurry, Salyer, River’s Edge,Gustav Swanson,andUdallNaturalAreas,aswellasLeeMartinez,LegacyandHeritage Parks. In summer months, thousands of people throng to the area to swim, tube, picnic, walk, bike, fish, bird watch, and generally enjoy the river environment.A survey conducted five years ago determinedthatover500,000peopleayearusetherivercorridor,withmuchofthatuseoccurringinthedowntownarea. Furthermore,overthelastfewyears,Citystaffhasnoticedadramaticincreaseinsummeruse. AndersonConsultingEngineers, incollaborationwithBHADesignanda multiͲdiscipline consulting team,areassistingtheCityofFortCollinsto developamasterplanfora3ͲmilereachoftheCachelaPoudreRiverin thedowntowncorridor(ShieldsStreettoMulberryStreet)toimproveinͲ river and bankside recreation, habitat connectivity, restoration and rehabilitation, flood mitigation and floodplain management, channel bank protection, water quality, public safety and access, and transportation.Themasterplanprovidesalongtermvisionandidentifies improvementsthatwilltakemanyyearstocomplete. Themasterplanningportionofthisstudyhasincludedthefollowing:(1) widespread public outreach; (2) coordination of a multiͲdiscipline municipal and consultantprojectteam; (3) aquatic and riparian habitat studies and evaluations; (4) geomorphic assessment; (5) hydraulic modelingandfloodhazardmapping;(6)conceptplanninganddesignfor river channel stabilization and riverine habitat enhancements; (7) City of Fort Collins Wetland, River & Floodplain Ecological Restoration 44 © Biohabitats, Inc. WoodwardLinkͲNͲGreensBusinessCampusEngineeringServices FortCollins,Colorado Client/Owner: CityofFortCollinsandWoodwardGovernor ProjectConstructionCost:Approximately$3Million Consultant'sFee:$129,000 Personnel:AaronHansen(ProjectManager,DesignEngineer,HydraulicsEngineer) StartDateofProject: 11/2012 EndDateofProject: 4/2014 Reference:WilliamT.Welch,1315OakridgeDrive,Suite100,Ft.Collins,CO80525,(970)215Ͳ4099 Woodward,Inc.isproposinganewofficemanufacturingandcommercialcampusontheoldLinkͲNͲGreens GolfCourse. This101ͲacresitelocatedatthesouthwestcornerofLemayAvenue/LincolnAvenueandis adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River.With the proximity of the proposed site to the Poudre River, a portion of the site is currently within the regulatory floodway, half of the site is within the 100Ͳyear floodplain and the balance of the site iswithinthe500Ͳyear floodplain.The primary components of theprojectinclude:(a)developingthesite such that all proposed structures are elevated at least 2Ͳfeet above the 100Ͳ year and/or above the 500Ͳyear flood levels, whichever is greater; (b) ensure therearenofloodrelatedadverseimpacts toneighboringstructures;(c)dedicationof a portion of the site to the City of Fort CollinsNaturalAreas;and(d)provideriver restorationdesigneffortstothededicated portionofthesite.ThestaffofAnderson consultingEngineers,incollaborationwith BHA Design, completed the following specifictasksassociatedwiththisproject: x assisted in the development of a siteplanandnaturalareaimprovements; x hydraulicanalysisoftheduplicateeffective,existing,andpostͲprojectconditionsfortheCachela PoudreRiverusingHECͲRAS; x preparationoftheConditionalLetterofMapRevision(CLOMR)forsubmittaltoboththeCityof FortCollinsandFEMA; x hydraulicanalysesontheproposedNaturalAreasopenspacedesignimprovementsintendedto reconnecttherivertothefloodplain,reconstituteanoldoxͲbowflowpath,establishnativeriparian habitat,andeliminateoldunsightlyrevetmentmeasures; x hydraulic analyses and scour calculations to aid in the design of bank protection and the relocationofasanitarysewerundertheriver; x implementation of bank stabilization techniques including "offset lateral migration control" featuresthatallowtherivertonaturallymigratelaterallywithoutposingathreattostructures; x finaldesignofbankstabilizationmeasuresusingAutoCADCivil3d; x development of floodplain use permits and noͲrise certifications as part of the relocation of overheadpowerlinesbelongingtoPlatteRiverPowerAuthority;and x construction services to ensure that the intent of the CLOMR is being satisfied and bank stabilizationmeasuresareinstalledcorrectly. ArtistRenditionoftheProposedWoodwardLinkͲNͲGreensCampus Restore the Earth & Inspire Ecological Stewardship NOTICE © Copyright: April 2014 Biohabitats, Inc. Th is copyrighted material represents the proprietary work product of Biohabitats, Inc. Th is material was prepared for the specifi c purpose of securing a contract with the City of Fort Collins. No other use, reproduction, or distribution of this material or of the approaches it contains, is authorized without the prior express written consent of Biohabitats, Inc. However, the recipient may make copies of this document as deemed necessary for the sole purpose of evaluating this document for fi nal selection and award. SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION conceptplanninganddesignforfishpassage,recreationalboating,river access, trail improvements, pedestrian bridges, and water quality facilities; (8) historical resources assessment; and (9) subsurface soils contaminationevaluation. Thependingdesignphaseofthisprojectwillincludethefollowing:(a) flood mitigation through diversion structure removal and remedial overbank grading/restoration; (b) river channel stabilization and bank restoration; (c) riverinehabitatimprovements; (d) reconnectingaquatic habitat by implementing fish passable river features; (e) terrestrial wildlifeconnections:(f)throughͲboatingfacilitiesandkayakingfeatures; (g) recreational trail improvements and river access enhancements; (h) inͲriverplayfeatures;and(i)apossiblelandmarkpedestrianbridge. provide high-Á ow energy dis- sipation and increased riparian buffer. It also included cutting off a series of highly eroded and overly-tight bends and creating an oxbow wetland in the existing channel. As part of the construction, Biohabitats hosted an ecology lab class from Fort Lewis College for one day and managed their vol- unteer planting efforts. Beaver Creek was Biohabitats’ À fth design-build project for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design Permitting Construction Management Design-Build Project Management Public Outreach from above: After restoration with inset of initial conditions; Restored oxbow wetland and developed a planting plan to restore the riparian buf- fer. Biohabitats also provided construction oversight. Biohabitats also worked with the Tribe’s Water Quality Department on the restoration of nearby Ignacio Creek. Ignacio Creek, approximately 5,000 linear feet of stream was restored on this project which involved site investigations, stream restoration design, selection of appropriate na- tive species (including willow cutting and preparation), collection of soil samples, and oversight of construction and planting activities with tribal workers and volunteers. Sequential project phasing accommodated funding cycles and provided opportunities to modify and improve resto- ration techniques. As with the Rock Creek reaches, this project involved site investiga- tions, selection of appropriate native species (including wil- low cutting and preparation), collection of soil samples, stream restoration design, and oversight of construction and planting activities with tribal workers and volunteers. SERVICES Inventory and Assessment Design-Build Permitting Construction Management Project Management Public Outreach SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE Rock Creek III, IV & V, and Ignacio Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build La Plata County, Colorado SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION 800.220.0919 www.biohabitats.com conservation planning ecological restoration regenerative design Physiographic Province Colorado Plateau Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Upper San Juan River cobble point bar material and transplanted willow clumps, were combined to stabilize eroding banks while also creat- ing cover for trout. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design-Build Permitting Construction Management Project Management Design CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM Udall Natural Area Riparian Restoration Concept Fort Collins, Colorado next several years to guide City improvement projects. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design CITY OF LONGMONT, PUBLIC WORKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan Longmont, Colorado and conducted À eld visits. A site near the interchange was chosen for building the wet- land, and Biohabitats began construction in March 2013, after obtaining erosion control material, marking off vegeta- tion salvage areas in the À eld, and coordinating logistics with City staff and an adjacent property owner. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design-Build Permitting Post-construction Monitoring Management Public Outreach CITY OF FORT COLLINS Restoration Services for the City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Cache La Poudre River from top: Timberline wetland one year after restoration; I-25/392 wetland during construction Biohabitats conducted baseline inventories of vegetation and wildlife resources; established ecological management zones and priority conservation tar- gets; analyzed the recreational activities and potential impacts to resources; developed protec- tion strategies and recommen- dations, and created a frame- work for adaptive management. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Planning Parks Management Public Outreach » Country Lane Park, Aurora, CO » Fossil Creek Community Park, Fort Collins, CO » Westfi eld Neighborhood Park, Fort Collins, CO » Riverside Community Park Master Plan and Phase 1 Improvements, Evans, CO adjacent to the Larimer County landfi ll, and evaluation of necessary erosion protection measures. Mr. Darrow assisted in the design/hydraulic analysis of a new channel intended to properly convey fl ood waters down Fossil Creek, without jeop- ardizing landfi ll embankments. Mr. Darrow utilized HEC- RAS to assess hydraulic conditions for a number of fl ood events along the proposed channel. Additionally, Mr. Darrow determined riprap requirements utilizing CHANLPRO in order to mitigate erosion potential. Hydraulic Analyses for the Cache La Poudre River at Harmony Road, Timnath, CO. Th is Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR) for the City of Timnath, Colorado required FEMA’s review of proposed improvements to the ex- isting road crossing of Harmony Road at the Cache La Poudre River, and expansion of a proposed development pad. Mr. Darrow was involved in the hydraulic analysis of the fl ood- plain, evaluation of multiple bridge designs, and delineation of fl oodplain/fl oodway boundaries. Hydraulic Analysis for Cache La Poudre River Between Fern Avenue and Ogilvy Ditch, Greeley, CO. Th is work was con- ducted to evaluate historic fl ow conditions along the Cache la Poudre River, and design alternatives to restore existing fl ows to historic conditions. Mr. Darrow acted as the project engineer, creating a hydraulic model depicting split fl ow paths through existing gravel mines. Inspection of historic fl ow splits led to the design of a lateral weir along the right bank of the Cache La Poudre, intended to restore historic fl ow splits. Floodway analyses were conducted for both pre- and post- project conditions. 100-year fl oodplains were delineated for both pre- and post-project hydraulic analyses in support of a CLOMR submittal. to formulate and evaluate alternatives for fl ood mitigation within the City of Logan. Spring Creek Letter of Map Revision, Cache la Poudre River to Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO. Th is Letter of Map Revision for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado required FEMA’s review of three projects funded by a Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant. Mr. Darrow was involved in the hydrologic analysis of the project, hydraulic analysis of the fl oodplain, evaluation of a diversion weir into Spring Canyon Community Park Detention Pond, and delineation of fl ood- plain/fl oodway boundaries along the 7.9-mile reach of Spring Creek. Mr. Darrow was also responsible for reporting and applications submitted to FEMA in support of a Letter of Map Revision. Boulder Slough Floodplain Mapping Study, Boulder, CO. Th e primary focus of this project was the hydraulic modeling and fl ood hazard mapping for over 2 miles of Boulder Slough for the 100-yr events. Th is study included detailed hydraulic analysis in preparation of the 100-year fl oodplain in DFIRM format. 99 program for this locally constructed levee in Fort Collins, Colorado. Th e levee was overbuilt such that the prepared ma- terials will defi ne: the design levee prism; the post-construction planting berm; applicable rights-of-way/easements; updated O&M Manual; and modifi cations to the regulatory fl oodway to assist with local administration of the levee. Other Relevant Projects: » WCR 1 over St. Vrain Creek Bridge Replacement Preliminary & Final Hydraulic Design, Boulder County, Colorado » Law Basin West Tributary Channel Design, Windsor, Colorado » Slough-Law Floodplain PDM Feasibility Study, Severance & Windsor, Colorado » John Law Ditch LOMR, Windsor, Colorado » Larimer & Weld Counties, Colorado Bridge/Culvert Replacement Projects - Eight Projects at 13 Diff erent Locations. » Cache la Poudre River/Timberline Road Bridge and Levee Project, Fort Collins, Colorado » Clear Creek/Ford Street Bridge and Washington Street Bridge Replacement Projects, Golden, Colorado » Big Th ompson River/Th ompson River Ranch Development CLOMR, Town of Johnstown, Colorado the as-built plans and an O&M manual were developed. Mr. Pauley oversaw geotechnical and structural investigations performed by others. A LOMR was prepared to: (a) update the base fl ood elevations; (b) provide certifi cation of 44 CFR 65.10 criteria; and (c) request FEMA accreditation for the fl oodwall. Th e LOMR was subsequently approved and the fl oodwall accredited by FEMA. Henderson Basin Flood Control Improvement Project, City of Cheyenne, WY. Mr. Pauley was the project manager for this project that included for the creation of a new hydrologic (EPASWMM) model within the Upper Henderson Basin, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Hydrologic modeling and hydraulic analyses were completed in support of a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Project being completed by the City of Cheyenne. Project tasks included fi eld reconnaissance, hy- drologic modeling, hydraulic analyses, and a public presenta- tion of the design of the fl ood mitigation plan. Rio Grande River Levee System Alamosa, Colorado Certifi cation Needs Assessment (NLD #s 2205000001, 02, & 53). Mr. Pauley was the project manager for this evaluation based on readily available data to provide preliminary information and develop a plan for obtaining accreditation from FEMA for ap- proximately 6.5 miles of federal and locally constructed earth- en levees. Mr. Pauley managed the geotechnical Certifi cation Needs Assessment (CNA) team partner during a systems review according to rules and regulations promulgated by FEMA in 64 CFR 65.10 and recommendations published in EM 1110-2-6067, “USACE Process for the Certifi cation of Levee Systems for the NFIP Levee System Evaluation”. A report off ering guidance, issue resolution, and detailed steps which may lead to FEMA accreditation was provided to the study sponsor (Colorado Water Conservation Board) and the levee owners (City of Alamosa and Alamosa County). at the Weld County Line. Th e project included the construc- tion of 3 lined augmentation reservoirs and 1 unlined pond in the overbank of the Big Th ompson River. Th e hydraulic design included a geomorphic/planform analyses of a nearby meander bend and analyses/concept plans of spillways allow- ing overbank fl ows to enter the unlined pond during large fl ood events. Mr. Smith developed and analyzed an un-steady fl ow HEC-RAS model during the hydraulic design portion of the project. He also conducted the steady fl ow hydraulic analyses in HEC-RAS, mapped the proposed fl oodplains in AutoCAD, and developed the CLOMR report and appendi- ces required for submittal to FEMA, Larimer County, and the Town of Johnstown. Th ompson River Ranch Development/Big Th ompson River Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR). Th is CLOMR required the determination of the 100-/500-year fl oodplains, and the one-/half-foot fl oodways for the reach of the Big Th ompson River between Interstate 25 and the Weld/Larimer County Line. Th e 2.5-mile reach of the Big Th ompson River was previously regulated as an approximate fl oodplain. Th e Th ompson River Ranch includes over 1,300 lots and associat- ed facilities, several of which were in the 100-year fl oodplain. Mr. Smith was responsible for the hydraulic analysis in HEC- RAS, fl oodplain mapping in AutoCAD, and preparation of documentation required for submittal to FEMA, the Town of Johnstown, and Larimer County. alternative outfall alignments for future stormwater improve- ments to reduce fl ood related damages within the basin. Components of the alternative alignments include the concep- tual design of a regional detention pond, conveyance facilities including open channels and large diameter storm sewers, road and ditch crossings, utility relocations, drop structures, an outfall structure with the Cache la Poudre River, water quality ponds, and habitat enhancement features. Cost estimates will be developed for each alternative and utilized to select the preferred alternative. After the preferred alterna- tive has been determined, preliminary and fi nal construction drawings will be prepared. Oxbow Levee Project/Cache la Poudre River Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Th is study involved the hydraulic evaluation of the Oxbow Levee that was constructed along the east bank of the Cache la Poudre River near Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. Th e 1300-foot levee was constructed to remove approximately 90 residential and commercial properties from the 100-year fl oodplain. Th is LOMR required the hydraulic analysis of approximately 2.3-miles of the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, and modifi ed 100- and 500-year spit fl ow paths, and the one- and tenth-foot fl oodways within the study reach. Mr. Smith was responsible for the hydraulic analyses utilizing HEC-2 and updating of the fl oodplain maps that was completed utilizing AutoCAD and ArcGIS. In addition to the hydraulic analysis and mapping, he prepared the comprehen- sive FEMA MT-2 Form and hydraulic report documentation required by FEMA for a levee submittal. of the Flo-2D hydraulic modeling eff orts. Project Engineer for the Hydraulic Evaluation/LOMR for the Centre Avenue Bridge at Spring Creek, Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Hansen was responsible for preparing the LOMR for FEMA for a roadway that crosses a regional detention pond along Spring Creek. Th is included all relevant fl oodplain and fl ood- way analyses using HEC-2. Because the one regional deten- tion pond was divided into two separate ponds by the road- way Mr. Hansen was responsible for analyzing the dynamic nature of the two ponds using EXTRAN. Project Engineer for the Hydraulic and Floodplain Analyses Associated with the Replacement of Welch Street Bridge, Remington Street Bridge, and Drake Road Bridge, Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Hansen was responsible for preparing the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for three bridge replacement projects located along Spring Creek in the City of Fort Collins. Th is included all relevant fl oodplain and fl oodway analyses using HEC-2. Project Manager for the Canal Importation Master Drainage Plan Hydrologic and Hydraulics Update, Fort Collins, CO. Th is study focused on updating both the hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of the Canal Importation Basin. Th is included: (a) incorporating the dynamic nature of three irrigation canals (previously modeled in UNET) into MODSWMM using the unsteady module of HEC-RAS; and (b) the development of existing condition fl oodplains and fl oodways along major drainage corridors within the basin using HEC-RAS based on the revised hydrologic results. Business Campus, Fort Collins, CO. Th is study was conducted to assist Woodward Governor in development of their new business campus located at the northeast corner of Lemay Avenue and Mulberry Street in Fort Collins Colorado. Included in this project were the following: (a) assistance in the development of a site plan and natural area improvements; (b) hydraulic analyses for the proposed Natural Areas open space improvements associated with the project; (c) hydrau- lic analyses and scour calculations to aid in the design of bank protection; (d) design of appropriate bank stabilization techniques; (e) preparation of the both a fl oodplain use permit and no-rise certifi cation for the City of Fort Collins; and (f) preparation of a conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR), including all supporting documentation. Project Manager for the Cache la Poudre River Letter of Map Revision at the Harmony Road Bridge Crossing, Timnath, CO. Th is study was conducted to prepare a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for the Cache la Poudre River to refl ect the construction of the Harmony Road Bridge construction. Included in this project were the following: (a) fi eld reconnaissance eff orts to collect pertinent bridge, channel and overbank hydrau- lic information; (b) hydraulic evaluation of the Cache la Poudre River using HEC-RAS to refl ect Duplicate Eff ective, Corrected Eff ective, Existing Condition and Post-Project Condition Base Flood Elevations (BFEs); (c) fl oodplain and fl oodway mapping; and (d) preparation of all documentation and forms required for submittal to FEMA. and hydraulic response during fl ood events were investigated. Th e study included: (a) hydrologic analyses of historical fl ow records; (b) a detailed fi eld investigation and geomorphic evaluation of both historical and current river behavior; (c) hydraulic analyses of pre-mining and post-mining condi- tions, including fl ow splits through adjacent gravel pits; (d) evaluation of existing and potential future channel stability; (e) formulation of alternative measures for managing the river through the study reach; (f) an evaluation of potential impacts if no mitigation measures are implemented; and (g) preparation of conceptual plans for an aggressive plan of stabi- lization of the existing channel within the study reach. Scour and Deposition in Rivers and Reservoirs model (HEC- 6); the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydraulic Design Package for Channels (SAM); (i) the Federal Highway Administration computer program for designing culverts (HY- 8); and (j) other hydrologic and hydraulic analytical models. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Poudre River Downtown Project, Master Planning and Project Design, Fort Collins, CO. Th e focus of this study is developing a master plan for a 3-mile reach of the Cache La Poudre River from Shields Street to Mulberry Street, followed by the fi nal design of river enhancements for one reach within the Master Plan area, in an eff ort to accomplish the following goals: (a) fl ood mitigation; (b) habitat conservation and restoration; and (c) recreation enhancements both in and along the river. Both planning and design phases of this project incorporate: (1) aquatic and riparian habitat studies and evaluations; (2) geo- morphic assessments; (3) hydraulic modeling and fl ood hazard mapping to support fl ood mitigation; (4) concept planning and design for river channel stabilization and riverine habitat enhancements; (5) concept planning and design for fi sh pas- sage, recreational boating, river access, trail improvements, pedestrian bridges, and water quality facilities; (6) historical resources assessment; and (7) subsurface soils contamination evaluations. Th is multi-discipline project required that Mr. Koch organize and provide direction for 11 subconsultants ranging from aquatic biologists and riparian and upland habi- tat specialists to geotechnical and structural engineers. Hydraulic Analysis, Final Design and PMR for the Cache la Poudre River and LPATH near Prospect Road, Fort Collins and Larimer County, CO. Th is project included the hydraulic evaluation and design of an 84-foot bridge for Prospect Road to accommodate 100-year fl ood fl ows along the Poudre River split fl ow path known as LPATH, along with the alternative civil engineer profi cient in and responsible for all aspects of water resources engineering projects including the complex hydrologic analysis, channel hydraulics, hydraulic structure evaluation and design, fl oodplain analysis and modeling, and sediment transport analysis of watersheds and river systems. Mr. Anderson has been specifi cally involved in projects related to the management and mapping of regulatory fl oodplains within Region VIII of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Representative projects managed or technically supervised by Mr. Anderson, specifi cally related to fl oodplain mapping and management, RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Principal Engineer, Colorado CTP Map Modernization/RiskMAP Project. Mr. Anderson is the principal engineer for this project that includes all aspects of fl ood map modernization throughout the State of Colorado. Mr. Anderson’s responsibilities included QA/QC related to the preparation of new fl ood hazard informa- tion and the conversion of eff ective Flood Insurance Rate Maps into DFIRM format for counties in Colorado. Th is several year project included: (a) overseeing the coordination of more than six subcontractors providing mapping, surveying, and map production services; (b) partnering with the State CTP (CWCB), FEMA, RMC8, counties and local communities to produce the most accurate, current and cost eff ective countywide DFIRM products, that best meets the needs of all stakeholders; (c) supervising the review, enhancement and incorporation of Bradley A. Anderson, PE, CFM Water Resources Engineer wetland mitigation monitoring. Ma’Laga Village and Golf Course, Ute Lake, NM (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod recommended phytoremedi- ation methods for Ma’Laga Village and Golf Course Development. Northcreek Farms, Th ornton, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcon- tractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with acquisition of CWA §404 Nationwide Permit for a wetland fi ll and sanitary sewer line crossing for a residential development and followup monitoring. Parker Gateway Center, Parker, CO (Bamberg Ecological sub- contractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted with Phase I Environmental Assessment. Wetlands Mitigation Monitoring, Alameda and Buckley Self Storage, Aurora, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Centennial Corner Project, Centennial, CO (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod assisted in application for and acquisition of CWA §404 Individual Permit and provided subsequent monitoring. RESEARCH AND WRITING Sherrod, S.K., T.R. Seastedt, M.D. Walker. 2005. Th e northern pocket gopher (Th omomys talpoides) as an organizer of alpine plant community structure, Niwot Ridge, CO. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 37:585-590. Sherrod, S.K., J. Belnap, and M.E. Miller. 2003. Comparison of ion-exchange resin counterions in the nutrient measurement of calcareous soils: implications for correlative studies of plant-soil relationships. Comm. Soil Science and Plant Analysis 34:1981-2001. Sherrod, S.K., J. Belnap, and M.E. Miller. 2003. Repeated use of ion-exchange resin membranes in calcareous soils. Comm. Soil Science and Plant Analysis 34:13-20. Sherrod, S.K., J. Belnap, and M.E. Miller. 2002. Comparison of methods of nutrient measurement in calcareous soils: Ion- exchange resin bag, capsule, and membrane and conventional chemical extractions. Soil Science 167:1-10. quality rankings and management recommendations. Conservation Easement Baseline Reports, Mountain Areas Land Trust (Biohabitats subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod surveyed and described properties using plant community designations of Colorado Natural Heritage Program, noted noxious weeds, and performed overall quality assessments for: » Teetering Rock Ranch (80 acres), Florissant, CO, June 2013 » West property (42.8 acres), Conifer, CO, Oct 2013 Habitat Conservation Plans for Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse and Environmental Assessments, Burt Automotive (Bamberg Ecological subcontractor). Dr. Sherrod wrote two HCPs and conducted EAs for Burt Automotive in both Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado. Westerly Creek Open Space Management Plan, Stapleton Redevelopment, Denver, CO. Dr. Sherrod wrote the manage- ment plan for and monitored >60 acres and six disparate ecosystems (tallgrass and shortgrass prairie, cottonwood and wet meadow, and fescue and prairie sod) within residential/ open space mixed development. Th e ecosystems are now self-sustaining. Restoration Monitor, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Monitored post-fi re restoration areas at High Park, Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Sherrod used point-intercept method to compare two restoration treatments and a control, ten tran- sects per treatment plot. July 2013. She also monitored resto- ration eff orts at Chico Basin, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Field Crew Leader, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Dr. Sherrod led fi eld crews at Braly Ponds restoration, Lyons (April 2012); Red Rocks trail restoration, Morrison (Oct 2012); Cherry Creek seeding, Denver (Oct 2012); Meadow Park fl ood cleanup, Lyons (Nov 2013). Th e graphics included plan drawings for the channel restora- tion options along with illustrative cross-sections. the grading plan for the Sterling Natural Area, working to establish appropriate elevations based on the site’s hydrologic characteristics and desired plant communities. She also pre- pared the plan and profi le drawings for the river restoration along with an illustrative section, technical cross sections, and construction details. Running Deer, Cottonwood Hollow, and Prospect Ponds Natural Areas Ecological Restoration Project, Fort Collins, CO. Biohabitats developed the initial concept design plans to enhance fl agging existing wetlands, channels, and ponds over three diff erent areas in the Natural Areas program of Fort Collins, CO. Ms. Rutherford created the presentation graphics of the initial concept design used to garner internal discussion for the client. McMurry Phase 2 Restoration Design-Build, Fort Collins, CO. After a half-day fi eld visit with the client, Ms. Rutherford pro- posed potential visitor experience design elements for integra- tion within the design-build plans for a large riparian fl ood- plain restoration project at the McMurry Natural Area along the Cache la Poudre River. She designed two options for two diff erent proposed on-site locations for a multi-faceted river access area desired by the client. In conjunction, she provided photo simulations of the proposed designs to the client and the client’s team members. I-25/392 Wetland Restoration, Fort Collins CO. Following a design-build grading project to expand a wetland area, Ms. Rutherford oversaw the installation of wetland plants to improve the diversity of the wetland. She also assisted in implementing erosion control methods on the steep slopes surrounding the wetland. City of Denver Ecological Restoration On-Call, Denver, CO. Ms. Rutherford prepared fi eld maps for conducting ecologi- cal assessments at select gulch sites in conjunction with this two-year on-call contract to provide ecological consulting road crossings, sanitary sewer, and no rise 100-year water sur- face elevation. Th e unique design of the upper reach provided a meandering low fl ow channel while large storm fl ows followed the straight right of way. Th e lower reach has a wider right of way but not wide enough for a meandering channel. Step/ pools were utilized to provide a new alignment from the previ- ously straight, rock-walled channel, without meandering. Mr. Sortman also provided construction oversight for this project. Woodbrook Lagoon, Albemarle County, VA. Mr. Sortman served as technical lead on this stormwater retrofi t and stream res- toration design project just north of Charlottesville, VA. Mr. Sortman performed fi eld assessments of the site and developed restoration concepts for the project. He then assisted with the fi nal design and provided QA/QC of the construction drawings. USACE Philadelphia District, Wissahickon Feasibility Study, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Sortman assisted with the feasibil- ity study for ten restoration projects under consideration in Wissahickon Park which were performed by Biohabitats for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. Th e proj- ects included fi ve stream restoration projects on tributaries to Wissahickon Creek and fi ve dam removal/fi sh passage projects on the Wissahickon. Mr. Sortman performed fi eld assessment of all the sites and developed four restoration concepts for each site. He also developed construction cost estimates for each of the restoration concepts. Th is information will be used to in- form the Corps Incremental Cost-Benefi t Analysis and support the prioritization of restoration projects and alternatives. Gwynns Falls Ecosystem Restoration Phase I (MC-10), Baltimore, MD. As technical team leader, for this stream res- toration for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Baltimore City, Mr. Sortman was responsible for overseeing the restora- tion design of approximately 2600 linear feet of Maiden’s Choice Run, a tributary to Gwynns Falls. Project goals included the stabilization of severely eroding banks to reduce the sediment load, daylighting approximately 100 linear feet of an unnamed tributary, wetland creation, and education. help understand the source and distribution of evaporation salts surrounding playas in the Blanca Wetland complex. Th e paleolake study assisted the Bureau of Land Management to evaluate its management goals for the Blanca Wetlands. Medano Zappata Ranch Wetlands Restoration, Alamosa County, CO. Biohabitats assisted Th e Nature Conservancy in transforming a former golf course into a natural stream and wetland complex. In support of the golf course restoration project Mr. Sortman assisted with installing stream gaging stations and developing stream fl ow rating curves for the monitoring stations. Glade Creek Stream Restoration, Alleghany County, NC. Mr. Sortman performed the geomorphic assessment and served as lead designer for approximately 2,800 linear feet of stream restoration for a trout stream in the northwest mountain region of North Carolina. Th e design provided a stable pattern, profi le, and dimension and raised the thalweg to allow the channel more frequent access to its fl oodplain. All trees removed for the restoration were utilized as rootwads, log vanes, and large woody debris to maximize aquatic habitat in the restored creek. Mr. Sortman also provided construction oversight. Design-Build Stream Restoration of Kelsey Creek in Kennedy Park, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. In a typical manipulation of our stream systems, Kelsey Creek had been moved to one side of its valley to make room for park amenities. Th is detached the creek from its fl oodplain and led to severe channel degradation. Biohabitats was retained by Cuyahoga Falls to lead a design- build team to restore Kelsey Creek in place. Mr. Sortman provided technical support and QA/QC review throughout the design-build on an innovative design which included a basefl ow channel connected to a larger fl oodplain. Th is design spread- out storm fl ows to reduce the stresses in the channel while also allowing for groundwater recharge, improving water quality, and increasing instream and riparian habitat. Flewellen Stream Restoration, Ft. Bend County, TX. Mr. Sortman provided technical oversight and QA/QC in the restoration of approximately fi ve miles of an existing ditch to a naturally functioning stream to serve as the centerpiece of a new 3,000-acre mixed use development. Th e goals of this project included habitat restoration, stream channel stability, and increasing riparian vegetation. an interdisciplinary team with an engineer, wetland scientist, stream restoration specialist, landscape architect, stream bi- ologist, plant ecologist, and grading contractor. Th e design re- stored a stable pattern and dimension to the degraded reaches while maintaining the existing, stable riffl e/pool sequences. A stable reach on private, fi shing club land has been measured as a reference reach. Log vanes, rootwads, large woody debris, and willow transplants will be utilized for bank protection features. Mr. Sortman provided fi eld supervision during con- struction of the project. Jemez River Fish Habitat Structure Restoration, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. Mr. Sortman served as project manager and lead restoration designer on this fi sh habitat enhancement project for the US Forest Service Southwest Region. Th e Forest Service has a number of fi shing access areas to the Jemez River along NM Route 4. At fi ve of these fi shing areas the Forest Service had installed log V structures to improve fi sh habitat. Th ese log structures are now fail- ing - creating fi sh barriers and bank erosion. Biohabitats was selected by the Forest Service to restore these areas and improve habitat for sport fi shery. Mr. Sortman has provided fi eld assessment and design of improvements which include techniques such as large woody debris toe protection, boulder clusters, boulder step/pools, and boulder cascades. Th e design also includes revegetation plans using native riparian species. St Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan, Longmont, CO. Mr. Sortman led the morphological assessment for this evalu- ation of a 10-mile section of St. Vrain Creek. Th e project included fi eld assessment of in-stream habitat, geomorphic condition, and riparian vegetation for the development of restoration alternatives. Mr. Sortman also helped develop restoration concepts for two of the river reaches and provided training in morphological assessment to City staff . Rock Creek V Stream Restoration Design-Build, LaPlata County, CO. Th e Southern Ute Indian Tribe hired Biohabitats to continue the restoration of Rock Creek. Th is project was immediately downstream of the Rock Creek IV restoration project and was experiencing very similar condi- tions: severely eroding outside meander banks, over-wide riffl es, and no woody vegetation. As project team leader, Mr. Sortman performed all of the geomorphic assessment on this 4000 linear feet of stream and designed the restoration for 13 specifi c areas on the reach. Mr. Sortman utilized stable areas along the project reach as reference areas for the restoration with grading contractors on numerous design-build projects. Mr. Sortman has supervised the installation of natural channel stabilization features such as rootwads, log vanes, large woody debris structures, rock vanes and cross vanes, step/pool systems, and meandering riffl e/pool systems. He has been instrumental in advancing the use of regenerative stream restoration techniques that mimic the function of beaver dams to process pollutants and trap sediments. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Sterling-Josh Ames Restoration Design-Build, City of Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Sortman assisted with the fi eld assessment, concept design, and fi nal design-build plan preparation for this comprehensive riverine restoration project. Th e proj- ect included removal of a concrete diversion dam across the Poudre River, re-establishing the natural cross section and profi le of the river, reconnecting the river to its fl oodplain by removing an old mining berm along the river, and creating riparian woodlands and wetlands in the fl oodplain. He also assisted with construction and was responsible for overall construction management and oversight including site prepa- ration, stakeout and grading elevation checks, site survey, material procurement, and daily subcontractor management. McMurry Natural Area Pond Restoration Design-Build, City of Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Sortman assisted with the fi eld assess- ment and grading design to create multiple vegetation zones, including emergent wetlands, wet meadow, willow shrubland, and cottonwood galleries in an old gravel pit that contained only a small vegetated fringe. Mr. Sortman was lead de- signer on the channel re-alignment and bank stabilization of the Poudre River along this Natural Area. He also assisted with construction and was responsible for overall construc- tion management and oversight including site preparation, stakeout and grading elevation checks, site survey, material procurement, and daily subcontractor management. the other members of the fi ve-fi rm design team. His work in- cluded fi eld reconnaissance, development of restoration design layout and associated cost estimate, and preparation of fi nal construction documents. Th e design incorporated principles of fl uvial geomorphology, natural channel design techniques, and the replacement of lost habitat values. Pond Creek/Northern Ditch, Louisville, KY. Mr. Lighthiser provided project support for the Pond Creek Watershed Restoration Conceptual Plan to restore the watershed to a more natural state and reduce fl ooding through a coopera- tive eff ort that included the widening of a 1.6-mile reach of Northern Ditch and the excavation of the north bank of ap- proximately 2.4 miles of Pond Creek. Th e plan incorporated natural channel design features incorporating fl uvial geomor- phology, aquatic ecology, and riparian restoration. Nine Mile Run Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Lighthiser developed the initial design for a plunge pool required to dissipate excessive energy from fl ows upstream of the project reach for this aquatic ecosystem restoration project. He used the culvert analysis program HY-8 from the Federal Highway Administration to model the plunge-pool hydraulics. over 6,000 feet of stream, which was part of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stream mitiga- tion program. He was involved in all aspects of the work and completed the design phase. Completed tasks include baseline biological monitoring, land survey and basemap creation, fl uvial geomorphological fi eld assessment, design work ses- sion with the client, and completion of 50% and 90% design drawings. Mr. Lighthiser also oversaw the completion of the mitigation plan with estimation of mitigation credits. He was key in developing an approach that resulted in both stream and wetland mitigation credit. Th e eff ort must take into con- sideration a karst watershed with infl ow from multiple springs and backwater eff ects from the Kentucky River. Nine Mile Watershed Improvement Project, South Euclid, OH. Th is project involved the retrofi tting of an existing stormwater basin using a modifi ed version of the regenerative stormwater conveyance (RSC) methodology. Th e design incorporated a series of wetland pools connected by riffl es where there once existed a concrete trapezoidal channel in the bottom of a stormwater basin. Mr. Lighthiser provided technical support and engineering review. West Creek Preserve, Parma, OH. Mr. Lighthiser provided technical assistance in the development of a schematic plan for a proposed environmental stewardship center. He helped review and provide input related to innovative stormwater management, wetland enhancement, and stream restoration opportunities. Terrys Branch Stream Restoration, Knott County, KY. Mr. Lighthiser led the restoration design and construction over- sight of Terrys Branch, a stream mitigation project for the fee-in-lieu-of program of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Th e work included existing site and reference reach surveys, development of grading and plant- ing design and associated cost estimate, and fi nal construc- tion documents. Th e design incorporated principles of fl uvial geomorphology and re-vegetation information from a nearby research forest. Mr. Lighthiser also provided construction oversight and is now managing post-construction monitoring. Tates Creek Road Widening Stream Mitigation, Madison County, KY. Mr. Lighthiser managed the mitigation design of 2000 feet of stream for a Kentucky State Highways road widening project. He led the fi eld reconnaissance and design Mr. Lighthiser worked on both the design and construction of this 3000-foot stream restoration for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. He participated in fi eld geomorphic assessment, design review, and construction planning; and was heavily involved with the construction, including plant installation. Tarryall Creek Stream Restoration Design-Build, Park County, CO. Mr. Lighthiser performed design review and assisted with construction planning for this restoration of portions of Tarryall Creek along a two mile reach on the Puma Hills River Ranch. He also helped with construction oversight. Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority Environmental/ Ecological On-Call Services, Englewood, CO. Mr. Lighthiser managed Biohabitats on-call contract for environmental and ecological services with the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority. Under this contract, Biohabitats carried out various tasks related to low-impact technical assistance, vegetation establishment and management, and permitting. Th underbird Lake Management, Boulder, CO. Mr. Lighthiser created a water budget for this 2-acre lake located in a residen- tial park. He used the water budget to investigate long-term management options considering community, water quality, and ecological concerns. Mr. Lighthiser helped put together a report and follow-up memorandum and also assisted in meetings for Parks staff and advisory board. He assisted with the development and implementation of a 3-year adaptive management plan and evaluation of monitoring data. St Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan, Longmont, CO. Mr. Lighthiser was a key team member for this evaluation of a 10-mile section of St. Vrain Creek. Th e project included fi eld assessment of in-stream habitat, geomorphic condition, and riparian vegetation for the development of restoration alterna- tives. Also as part of this contract, Mr. Lighthiser assisted the City with repairing localized bank erosion on St. Vrain Creek. Dickens Farm Park, City of Longmont, CO. Biohabitats is a member of a multi-disciplinary team retained by the City to study and design a water recreation park at Pavlakis Open Space. Mr. Lighthiser has assisted with providing stream restoration design. Warm Springs Wetland Mitigation Bank, Park County, CO. Mr. Lighthiser assisted in the hydrologic restoration of Warm Springs Wetland, a private mitigation bank in central Dominican Republic. Before joining Biohabitats, Mr. Lighthiser worked for an ecological restoration fi rm in California, where he was involved with projects throughout the state that included conceptual analysis, engineering design, and post-project monitoring. Mr. Lighthiser played an important role in developing empirical hydraulic geometry relationships for tidal channels in the San Francisco Bay Estuary. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Fort Collins Natural Areas Riparian Restoration Design of the Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, CO. As part of Biohabitats on-call contract for wetland and riparian ecological restora- tion, Mr. Lighthiser developed conceptual restoration plans for two riparian sites owned and managed by Fort Collins Natural Areas. Th e work involved consideration of fl uvial geo- morphological characteristics and the water budget to support riparian wetlands, as well as 404 and fl oodplain permitting. Mr. Lighthiser helped determine the selection of the two sites and also provided technical assistance related to surface water and stream cross-sectional data for an earlier hydrological study of the Cache la Poudre River. McMurry Natural Area Pond Restoration Design-Build, City of Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Lighthiser assisted with the fi eld assess- ment and led the design of this restoration project that created multiple vegetation zones including emergent wetlands, wet meadow, willow shrubland, and cottonwood galleries in an old gravel pit containing only a small vegetated fringe. Mr. Lighthiser participated in a half-day workshop with client staff members to develop a design approach that he used to create design-build construction documents. Mr. Lighthiser assisted in the overall construction management and admin- istration and helped lead the supervision of approximately 70,000 cubic yards of grading to create the diff erent vegeta- tion zones. He also assisted with plant installation. Springs, CO. Ms. Browne assisted in preparing the Land Stewardship Plan for a park with a conservation easement covering over 300 acres of foothills grassland, foothills shrubland, and ponderosa pine forest. Th e purpose of the Plan is to articulate goals, objectives and management actions to protect the conservation values of Stratton Open Space. Th e Plan includes background information on site history, the conservation casement and conservation values, and past management activities; a vision statement; descriptions of existing resources; management goals, objectives, and actions; and implementation and monitoring recommendations. Riparian Buff er Evaluation and Wetland Ordinance Support, City of Boulder CO. Ms. Browne researched the scientifi c literature to summarize the basis for riparian buff er protec- tion. Th e project revealed that the information on the ef- fectiveness of buff ers has become well documented in recent years. Specifi c focus was given to studies in arid and semi-arid regions and information on buff er widths related to particu- lar functions. Th e information was used to assist the City Planning department with revisions to their wetland protec- tion ordinance. As such, Ms. Browne was is also involved in the ongoing review and comment on the revision and attend- ing public meetings to provide technical support. Conservation Easement Baseline Reports, Colorado. Ms. Browne has assisted with preparing over 50 baseline reports for conservation projects across the state for a variety of private and public clients over the past 10 years. Her role typically includes researching and mapping natural resources on the properties including soils, geology, riparian and wetlands, and wildlife habitat, and threatened and endangered species. Wetland and Riparian Mapping and Functional Assessment, City of Boulder, CO. Ms. Browne conducted functional as- sessments and mapping for nearly 100 wetlands and ripar- ian areas in the City of Boulder using high resolution aerial photography and GIS. Th e fi eld work involved walking around the perimeter of each wetland, collecting relevant environmental and vegetation data, and mapping the wetland boundaries on color aerial photographs. Th e wetland func- tions that were evaluated included groundwater recharge and discharge, fl oodfl ow storage or alteration, sediment trapping, shoreline anchoring (erosion control), nutrient retention, food chain support, aquatic and wildlife habitat, and recreation and heritage values. and coordinating the augmentation planning, and engineering report and water rights application process. St. Vrain Creek Riparian Corridor Protection Plan, Longmont, CO. Ms. Browne was Project Manager for the evaluation of a 10-mile section of St. Vrain Creek for the City of Longmont Public Works and Natural Resources Department. Th e project included fi eld assessment of in- stream habitat, re-mapping natural features including habitat types; assessing geomorphic condition and riparian vegeta- tion; and development of priority restoration alternatives as well as guidelines for implementation. Th underbird Lake Restoration Options and Adaptive Management, City of Boulder, CO. Ms. Browne assisted the City Parks and Recreation Department in the evaluation of water resource issues infl uencing lake hydrology and future manage- ment alternatives. Th e project included review of historical documents, tile drain video surveys, installation and monitor- ing of 8 groundwater wells, an aquifer pump test, and develop- ment of alternatives. Additionally, Biohabitats participated in multiple meetings with the public meetings, city staff , advisory board, planning board, and city council. Th e fi ndings of the study revealed that the viability of the lake as an open water body depended on additional water to provide fl ow-through; however, water rights limited option selection. As a result, Biohabitats helped the City develop and implement an adaptive management approach to enhance water quality and maintain aesthetics desired by nearby residents. Ms. Browne is currently helping the City monitor groundwater elevations and provide support to the adaptive management process. Greenway Habitat Maintenance Evaluation & Work Plan, Boulder, CO. Biohabitats was contracted to evaluate the ef- fectiveness of the current habitat maintenance program as well as the City’s Greenways Design Guidelines. Ms. Browne re- viewed and evaluated available habitat assessment information on birds, riparian vegetation, and aquatic habitat. Additional research included reviewing maintenance crew logs to identify locations and types of past weed control and small-scale resto- ration projects, reviewing relevant documents, and conduct- ing interviews. Field work involved walking along more than 20 stream reaches to assess habitat conditions, evidence of improvements, and opportunities for restoration. Information was collected on native vegetation, weeds, channel Ithaca, NY, 1983 TECHNICAL TRAINING Certifi ed Master Soil Consultant, November 2011 Corvallis OR, and Advisory Training, Soil Food Web Program, Albuquerque, NM, March 2011 Hydrology, Boston College, Boston, MA Geology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO Riparian Buff er Systems, Professional Training Program, University of Maryland, Queenstown, MD, 1997 EXPERIENCE Ms. Browne has over 25 years of experience in environmental protection and project management, with expertise in: conservation and restoration planning, water resource management, and riparian and wetland habitat assessments and maintenance. Her skills include groundwater monitoring well installations, surface water and groundwater data collection and evaluation, soil sampling and data evaluation, point-fl ow analysis, water budgets, conceptual hydrogeologic model development, and groundwater modeling (Groundwater Vistas). Her conservation and restoration planning capabilities include ecological master planning, Conservation Action Planning process facilitation, restoration plan development, recreation impact analysis, ecosystem services evaluation, revegetation planning, GIS mapping and landscape ecology analysis, buff er protection policy analysis, and public education related to environmental issues. Ms. Browne’s strengths include project organization and budget management; staff development; technical writing; problem solving; and working with diverse members of the public, private sector, regulatory agencies, and technical communities. Ms. Browne’s experience also include Claudia A. Browne Contract Manager SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIOREGION Assume haul locations are within Fort Collins MATERIALS Plains/Narrowleaf Cottonwood Tree stock 5” caliper B&B 1 B& B installed $450.00 Includes staking and caging cost Erosion Control Fabric SF ~$0.30/sf Hydromulch Per acre $1,000 Installed Native Wetland Live Plug Per plug $1.87 Generic species good neighbors. We like what your team has been doing and want you to know that it really looks nice to us.” — Th anks again, Gary and Anna Olsen (Shields Street) 2/13/14 Removing decades of buried debris from the streambank takes a skilled hand. Biohabitats also conducted assessments of À ve gulches that traverse multiple jurisdications as they Á ow through Denver natural areas. The sites had impairments ranging from erosion and incision because of channel alteration, to en- croachment by urban develop- ment, to invasive species. The restoration concepts for these sites will be used to prioritize the maintenance and restora- tion activities for the Program’s upcoming planning period. Biohabitats’ living systems ap- proach to the project resulted in collaboration with other CITY OF DENVER NATURAL AREAS PROGRAM Denver Ecological Services On-Call Denver, Colorado Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Middle South Platte/Cherry Creek City partners. The City and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, which shares maintenance responsi- bilities with the Natural Areas Program, is initiating a broad- er collaboration to improve its ecological approach to manag- ing City lands, and Biohabitats is assisting with vegetation management planning. Biohabitats is also providing assistance to the City and their partner, Groundwork Denver, to assess the feasibility of a pilot stormwater best man- agement practice project to reduce E coli in Bear Creek. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Planning Parks Design from the stream bank, lower- ing high berms to reconnect the Á oodplain, regrading the ponds’ shorelines and berms to more gradual slopes, and using the excavated soils to create shallow water wetlands along the edges of the ponds. The 2011 Poudre River Master Plan found that the cottonwood riparian forest regeneration has been negatively affected by the urbanization and alterations in CITY OF FORT COLLINS McMurry-Poudre Restoration Phase 1 & 2 Fort Collins, Colorado Physiographic Province Colorado Piedmont Section of the Great Plains Bioregion Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed Cache La Poudre River the Á ow regime, and the diver- sity of the Poudre’s native veg- etation is limited. Accordingly, the full design included planting native wetland vegetation and upland trees and shrubs to enlarge the riparian forest and increase species diversity of the upper pond banks. Upon completion of the project, the property will provide the City of Fort Collins residents with addi- tional recreational opportunities for À shing and hiking as well as nature experiences. To enhance those experiences, our designs used on-site, natural materials such as downed trees, cobble, and large boulders to create access, seating, and educational opportunities. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design-Build Permitting Post-construction Monitoring Management Public Outreach mize À sh habitat throughout four reaches by leveraging existing stream features and applying treatments in targeted locations to address speciÀ c morphologic issues. Techniques such as boulder clusters, a low Á ow meander channel, side pools, meander cut off, log pools, log wing deÁ ectors, and woody debris clumps were used to improve aquatic habitat. Biohabitats also completed all Section 404 permitting, including biologi- cal assessments for Federally Endangered Species. SERVICES Planning Permitting Design-Build top: Initial conditions bottom: After restoration CITY OF BOULDER, OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKS DEPARTMENT South Boulder Creek Aquatic Habitat Improvements Design-Build Boulder, Colorado the riparian zone along the Poudre, creating additional shallow wetland habitat in the pond, and working with The Colorado Water Trust to remove the abandoned dam. Biohabitats and our subcon- tractor, Budhoe Backhoe, lowered the steep berm on the river bank and placed the excavated material in the ad- jacent former gravel pit pond to create a mosaic of riparian woodland, wet meadow and emergent wetland. CITY OF FORT COLLINS Sterling Pond and Josh Ames Structure Ecological Restoration Design-Build Larimer County, Colorado Following the dam removal, Biohabitats restored the channel to recreate a pool and rifÁ e system that offers improved aquatic habitat and À sh pas- sage and allows for better sediment transport. Using the sediment from behind the dam, Biohabitats also created benches along the banks, to not only restore a more natural channel width, but also to provide ad- ditional lateral connectivity and improved riparian habitat es- sential to insects, À sh, birds, and other wildlife. The project is an excellent example of how the City, Biohabitats, and multiple stakeholders, including local and state non-proÀ t organiza- tions, were able to collaborate to leverage the size and beneÀ ts of the ecological outcomes. SERVICES Inventory & Assessments Design-Build Permitting Post-construction Monitoring Management Public Outreach from top: Removal of the dam; River after dam removal Josh Ames dam removal partners