Ecosystem Planning and Restoration

Bryan Seipp is representing EPR at the Center for Watershed Protection’s National Watershed and Stormwater Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Bryan is moderating sessions and co-presenting with our project partner on a research project EPR has been leading. The project explores the implications of conducting construction for stream restoration in wet vs. dry conditions. Looking forward to great conversations and connections this week! #Watershed2025 #StormwaterSolutions #StreamRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #CWPConference

EPR is seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our Maryland office. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate with experience in conducting wetland and forest delineations, performing habitat assessments, supporting ecological monitoring, and assisting with environmental permitting and restoration design efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful restoration projects and help advance sustainable, science-driven solutions across the region. Join a collaborative team dedicated to protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems. Apply through our careers page: www.eprusa.net/careers #Hiring #EPRusa #EnvironmentalScientist #RestorationJobs #MarylandCareers

Catch EPR’s Cidney Jones this Wednesday at the 2025 Tennessee Water Resources Symposium! She’ll be joined by Anthony Brais (Stantec) and Dr. John Schwartz (University of Tennessee) for a pre-symposium session at 9am on April 9th, diving into Tennessee’s Stream Quantification Tool (TN SQT v1) and what’s ahead for v2. Cidney will focus on how the Stream Functions Pyramid Framework guided the development of TN SQT v1—one of the first tools of its kind in the nation. Don’t miss this session for insights, lessons learned, and what’s next in stream assessment and restoration in Tennessee. 🗓️ April 9, 2025 📍 Montgomery Bell State Park 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-rQpnS8 #TennesseeWaterResources #StreamQuantificationTool #StreamRestoration #EnvironmentalEngineering #EcosystemRestoration

We're excited to introduce Matt Buckingham as EPR’s newest Environmental Scientist! Matt brings a strong background in biology, conservation, and regulatory compliance, with extensive experience conducting habitat assessments and presence/absence surveys for protected species and evaluating impacts from projects to biological resources. Previously Matt worked at state and federal agencies as a biologist, most recently with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In these roles he worked extensively with the Endangered Species Act and other federal and state regulations. Matt's expertise with species such as freshwater mussels, tricolored bat, alligator snapping turtle, Houston toad, and red-cockaded woodpecker make him a great addition to our mission-driven team. We’re thrilled to have him on board in our Houston office! 🌿 Learn more about our work at www.eprusa.net. #Welcome #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalScience

Want to learn more about the bigger picture behind the Stoney Creek pilot project? 🌿 Dive into this recent article from the Environmental Defense Fund highlighting the event, the project's statewide significance, and how it's shaping North Carolina’s first-ever Flood Resiliency Blueprint. Read the full article here: Celebrating the groundbreaking of a natural infrastructure project to combat flooding in North Carolina | Growing Returns #FloodResilience #NaturalInfrastructure #CommunityProtection #StoneyCreek #EPRUSA

EPR is on-site today at Wayne Community College, where team members Kevin and Tim are participating in the Stoney Creek Pilot Flood Resilience Project. This project is the first demonstration site under NCDEQ’s Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Program (NIFMP), created to address chronic flooding in small, high-risk watersheds across North Carolina. Supported by state funding, the initiative focuses on nature-based solutions to enhance flood resilience and protect communities. At the WCC site, the pilot includes a 10-acre stormwater wetland basin designed to capture and slowly release runoff from campus grounds. Located along Reedy Branch, a direct tributary to Stoney Creek, the basin will help reduce peak flows, improve water quality, and provide ecological and educational value to the campus. This effort is paving the way for future flood mitigation projects across the state. #FloodResilience #NaturalInfrastructure #StormwaterManagement #WatershedRestoration #EPRUSA

EPR is on-site today at Wayne Community College, where team members Kevin and Tim are participating in the Stoney Creek Pilot Flood Resilience Project. This project is the first demonstration site under NCDEQ’s Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Program (NIFMP), created to address chronic flooding in small, high-risk watersheds across North Carolina. Supported by state funding, the initiative focuses on nature-based solutions to enhance flood resilience and protect communities. At the WCC site, the pilot includes a 10-acre stormwater wetland basin designed to capture and slowly release runoff from campus grounds. Located along Reedy Branch, a direct tributary to Stoney Creek, the basin will help reduce peak flows, improve water quality, and provide ecological and educational value to the campus. This effort is paving the way for future flood mitigation projects across the state. #FloodResilience #NaturalInfrastructure #StormwaterManagement #WatershedRestoration #EPRUSA

EPR's Water Resources Engineer, Cidney Jones, will be presenting at the Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium (UMSRS) next week! Her presentation will highlight key updates and improvements to the Minnesota (MN) and Wisconsin (WI) SQTs to create a merged SQT applicable to both states (MNWI SQT). This event brings together stream restoration professionals to exchange knowledge, explore innovative restoration approaches, and strengthen regional collaborations. 📅 February 23-26, 2025 📍 Hotel Julien, Dubuque, Iowa Attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge restoration techniques, water quality management, and ecological solutions shaping the future of Midwest waterways. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and advance sustainable restoration efforts!  #UMSRS2025 #StreamRestoration #WaterResources

This #EngineersWeek, we’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible contributions of our EPR engineers! Their passion, creativity, and commitment drive the success of our environmental projects, advancing sustainability and inspiring positive change in our communities. From restoring vital wetland ecosystems to improving water quality and aquatic habitats through stream restoration projects, our engineers work alongside biologists and natural resource specialists to make a lasting impact. Their expertise in hydraulic engineering, geomorphology analysis, and ecosystem revitalization ensures healthier environments and stronger communities. Visit our services page to explore examples of transformative outcomes resulting from their work. Join us in celebrating the engineers shaping a sustainable future! #EPRusa #WetlandRestoration #StreamRestoration

🎉 Congratulations to Dominique DiLandro on receiving her Federal Endangered Species Recovery Permit! This permit covers gray, Indiana, and northern long-eared bats in 34 of the eastern U.S. states. This significant achievement highlights her dedication to conserving vital wildlife species and ecosystems. At EPR, we’re proud to support the efforts of talented professionals like Dominique who lead the way in safeguarding our natural world. From habitat assessments to specialized surveys, our team provides comprehensive bat services that balance ecological preservation with development needs. Discover how our tailored, sustainable solutions can support your project while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Learn more about our bat services here: https://lnkd.in/g3fRF458 #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation #BatServices