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A multi-faceted programmatic approach to improve water quality and coastal habitats

At a Glance

  • 3

    Year Project

Location
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Offices
Client
  • City of Gulf Shores

Little Lagoon Restoration

A popular place for boating, fishing, and paddling, Little Lagoon is a semi-enclosed waterbody. Looking to improve water quality and coastal habitats in the lagoon, the City of Gulf Shores contracted us to help implement the Little Lagoon Restoration Project and provide program support, engineering, permitting, and other related services.

This three-year, multi-faceted programmatic approach includes three phased components: Septic to Sewer, Mo’s Landing Living Shoreline, and Hydrological Connectivity. The Septic to Sewer Program provides residents living in the watershed with funding to abandon septic tanks and connect to existing sewer lines. Mo’s Landing Living Shorelines is a demonstration project at the landing that will consist of an offshore breakwater, sand fill, native vegetation, and an observation pier. Third, but not least, the Hydrological Connectivity Program will place culverts under existing city streets at five strategic locations along the canal system on the southeastern side of the lagoon.

When these improvements are complete, residents in Gulf Shores and wildlife in the refuge will enjoy better water quality in Little Lagoon and the canals—all with sustainability and the future in mind.

At a Glance

  • 3

    Year Project

Location
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Offices
Client
  • City of Gulf Shores

Meet Our Team

Carl Ferraro, Senior Environmental Scientist

Our work makes the Gulf Coast region a better place through ecological restoration implementation.

Todd DeMunda, Associate, Senior Coastal Engineer

The future of coastal engineering is sustainability—we must design with a recognition and understanding of long-term changes and impacts.

Whit Hawkins, Hydraulics Engineer

What I like most about my work is seeing projects that I helped design being constructed and helping the community for years to come.

Kelley Barfoot, Project Controls Specialist

Creating a lasting legacy requires curiosity, making a daily impact, and recognizing the importance of our work in shaping the future.

Madison Blanchard, Biologist

Natural resources are a community’s greatest asset. As a biologist, I help protect and assist clients in protecting these important assets.

Carl Ferraro

Senior Environmental Scientist

Todd DeMunda

Associate, Senior Coastal Engineer

Whit Hawkins

Hydraulics Engineer

Kelley Barfoot

Project Controls Specialist

Madison Blanchard

Biologist

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