Stormwater and Flood Resilience

Stormwater and Flood Resilience

Freese and Nichols helps guide federal, state and local entities through all steps of a stormwater and flood risk reduction program, applying expertise in the latest modeling approaches, effective design and policy development. We believe in responsibly managing stormwater and flood risk to improve the quality of life in our communities – now and in the future. We integrate environmental responsibility, technical excellence and enhanced service to deliver scalable, innovative and comprehensive solutions.

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Specific Services

Stormwater Management

Stormwater drainage master plans
Stormwater infrastructure
Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
Stormwater utility fees
Regulatory compliance
Water quality controls
Design criteria manuals and ordinances
Floodplain management and development reviews
Asset management
Guidance manuals and toolkits

Flood Risk and Mitigation

Regional and state flood planning
Floodplain modeling and mapping
FEMA letters of map change (LOMCs)
Flood mitigation
Flood warning and flood forecasting
Dam design and rehabilitation
Levee design and accreditation
State and federal grant programs
Detention/Retention
Flood analytics
Coastal storm risk reduction
Risk and vulnerability assessments
Post flood forensic analysis
Resilience planning

Nature-Based Solutions

Stream restoration and stabilization
Wetland restoration and creation
Sedimentation analysis
Fluvial geomorphology
Bioengineering bank stabilization
Natural channel design
Green infrastructure and low-impact development
Erosion assessments
Floodplain connection and restoration
Coastal restoration
Natural breakwaters, oyster reefs and living shorelines

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