Water Resources From levee restoration to channel improvements, and floodplain management to hydraulic modeling and analysis, our experience spans the entire water resources spectrum.

Water Resources From levee restoration to channel improvements, and floodplain management to hydraulic modeling and analysis, our experience spans the entire water resources spectrum.

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Water Resources

From levee restoration to channel improvements, and floodplain management to hydraulic modeling and analysis, Stanley Consultants' experience spans the entire water resources spectrum. Whether you require a small wetland study or a hydroelectric power facility, we will customize the project to meet your unique needs.

Careful management of the world's water resources is vital to our future. The continued health of this resource requires meticulous analysis, planning and oversight.

Connect with our team of engineering and environmental professionals who are ready to help you with your planning, analysis, and design needs.

Related Projects Worldwide

Protecting the West Bank

On the Mississippi River, a 275-mile section of the levee system that flows through Arkansas and Louisiana makes up the Mississippi River West Bank. Periodic inspections are required to verify the proper operation and maintenance and structural stability of the levee system.

Strengthening Des Moines Riverbanks

In 2008, Des Moines experienced one of the worst floods in its history. This flood caused significant river bank erosion near the newly constructed radial collector raw water wells at the Saylorville, Iowa, water treatment plant.

Harnessing Waverly’s Waters

For over 150 years, the Waverly Dam has been integral to the city. The energy captured by the dam powered the sawmill used to build the city. Its circa 1908 hydroelectric plant continues to generate $100,000 of revenue for the city each year. Over the years, the river led to industrial and residential development on the adjacent floodplain.

Reviewing the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal Closure

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina sent a surge of water up the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Canal flooding many parishes along its banks. As a result, the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal (IHNC) Surge Barrier was built.

Dam Reconstruction Adds Aesthetic Value, Flood Protection for Minnesota Town

Stanley Consultants prepared design for the New London Dam Reconstruction project in New London, Minnesota which provided flood protection along with aesthetic appeal.

Restoring Salt River’s Ecosystem

Working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Stanley Consultants designed a plan to restore Arizona’s Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community lands to their natural beauty and wildlife habitat.

Site of Former Casino Perfect for Schwiebert Riverfront Park

Schwiebert Riverfront Park provides a family friendly venue for concerts, a day in the park, or a gathering spot for just about any outdoor activity. A unique design provides the City of Rock Island ‘invisible’ flood protection from the Mighty Mississippi River.

Providing Flood Protection for Maricopa County Residents

Homes in the Meridian Pointe Subdivision in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona, were at risk of flooding in the event of a 100-year storm event. Stanley Consultants designed a solution with an 80-acre detention basin.

Pump It Up! CAP Superstition Mountains Recharge Project

The Central Arizona Project (CAP) needed additional groundwater recharge capacity to protect and serve the future water needs of Pima and Maricopa County residents. The CAP selected Stanley Consultants to design a recharge project capable of storing 25,000 acre feet of river water per year.

Sonoqui Wash Channelization

When a delineation of the Sonoqui Wash revealed that its 100-year flood plan covered 800 acres and affected 160 homes the Flood Control District of Maricopa County engaged Stanley Consultants to channelize the wash.

Providing Reservoir Storage for Restoration of the Florida Everglades

Stanley Consultants designed the C-43 Basin West Storage Reservoir to provide storage for the Caloosahatchee River basin in support of the South Florida Water Management District’s participation in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

Designing the Yazoo Pump Station

The Yazoo River Backwater Pumping Plant is a 14,000 cubic feet per second pump station designed to pump the flow of the Yazoo River backwaters over the levee when levee openings are closed due to flooding on the Mississippi River.

Planning for Water Management Infrastructure Projects

South Florida Water Management District hired Stanley Consultants to provide planning tools to help manage operations and maintenance costs.

Modern Woodmen Park Flood Protection

The removable floodwall protects the baseball stadium from flooding and keeps ball in play.

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