In March 2015, the Sauk River Watershed District (SRWD) needed to prioritize locations for best management practices (BMPs) and conservation practices (CPs) within the Ashley Creek and Adley Creek watersheds. To do this they hired HEI to assist in performing a desktop analysis.
Desktop Analysis and Mapping of Ashley and Adley Creek Watersheds Read More »
The 18.2 miles of earthen levee systems protect billions in local infrastructure and commerce, including major transportation corridors, areas of Offutt Air Force Base, and Omaha's Papillion Creek Water Pollution Control Plant.
Design and Permitting of Federal Levees R-613 and R-616-613 Read More »
The Wild Rice Watershed District and HEI developed a concept that would reduce flooding while maintaining the ecological integrity of Dalen Coulee.
Dalen Coulee Water Management Study Read More »
Curtiss Field Park is a neighborhood park home to Curtiss Pond, a small stormwater pond that has pond has a history of flooding, which presents a safety concern for the City. HEI completed the feasibility study to examine the range of alternatives to reduce the risk of flooding.
Curtiss Pond Feasibility Study, Design, and Construction Read More »
Dubuque County lies in northeastern Iowa and transitions from rolling hills in the western part of the county to limestone bluffs along the Mississippi River to the east. The City retained HEI to identify, prioritize, and target agricultural conservation practices at the watershed scale for the entire county to facilitate outreach by local stakeholders in
Countywide Water Resources Assessment Read More »
The Coteau Trail at Lewis and Clark State Park is in need of reconstruction. Even though it is a rugged, primitive-style gravel nature trail, the intent is to make the trail more user-friendly for park visitors where feasible.
In 2021, HEI was hired to write the Otter Tail River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P). The planning partners received watershed based implementation funding in spring of 2023, and the first item the Cormorant Lakes Watershed District (CLWD) did as part of their outreach for the 1W1P was the preparation of five mini lake plans.
Cormorant Lake Implementation Mini Plans Read More »
For decades, the City of Moorhead has maintained a highly detailed emergency flood operations plan, which includes actions required to activate flood mitigation infrastructure and emergency measures. However, the increasing frequency and severity of floods made clear the need for a more comprehensive flood mitigation program.
Comprehensive Flood Mitigation Improvements Read More »
In 2016, the Capitol Region Watershed District hired HEI to complete an inventory of storm sewers in Como Park, document constructed best management practices in the Como Lake Watershed, and analyze existing pollutant loads delivered to Como Lake.
Como Park Stormwater BMP Projects Read More »
To improve Como Lake water quality, the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) retained Houston Engineering, Inc. HEI to develop a collaborative stormwater management plan.
Como Lake Stormwater Management Plan Read More »
We begin by thoroughly researching available grant opportunities to identify those best suited to your specific project needs. Our team leverages our deep understanding of federal, state, and local grant programs, as well as foundation grants, to ensure a comprehensive search. We evaluate eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and timelines to match your project with the most appropriate funding sources. This targeted approach maximizes the potential for securing financial support for your project.