Capabilities

Fluvial Solutions has worked in the green infrastructure space across North Carolina and Virginia for twenty years.

Ecological restoration is focused on assisting the recovery of natural ecosystems such as streams and wetlands. Restoration may include altering landforms, planting vegetation, changing hydrology, or simply removing invasive species to create conditions that facilitate recovery.

Green infrastructure applies innovative approaches for addressing stormwater runoff that aim to protect, restore, or mimic the natural water cycle. Green infrastructure relies on plant or soil systems, permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or enhance evapotranspiration of stormwater to reduce flows to sewer systems or surface waters.

At Fluvial, the following capabilities make us leaders in green infrastructure solutions.

We provide sustainable solutions for every project.

Stream Restoration

Returning a degraded or altered stream to a more natural state is the goal of any stream restoration. Doing so restores its ecological health and function. Effective stream restoration requires technical knowledge, field skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Stream restoration construction relies on a strong understanding of stream ecology, hydraulics, river morphology, sediment dynamics and the ability to interpret civil and environmental engineering plans and specifications to optimize those elements.
Additionally, a knowledge of regional-specific botany and plant science helps.
Wetlands Restoration

Restoring degraded or destroyed wetlands allows them to function naturally and provide ecosystem services.
Successful wetlands restoration requires a comprehensive understanding of ecological, hydrological, and soil processes, coupled with expertise in interpreting and implementing civil and environmental engineering construction specifications and documents.
Stormwater Infrastructure

Stormwater infrastructure requires various systems and practices to effectively build solutions that manage the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. Well-built stormwater management reduces flooding, improves water quality, and mitigates the impact of urban development on natural water cycles.
The blend of hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering is in play. Understanding local codes and having a general understanding of urban planning and landscape architecture is invaluable when building stormwater solutions.
Environmental Mitigation

Environmental mitigation is a catch-all. These projects aim to compensate for the adverse effects of development projects on the environment. Successful environmental mitigation requires scientific, technical, and regulatory skills.
Environmental mitigation requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating hydrology, hydraulics, and engineering expertise. By combining these capabilities, Fluvial Solutions implements effective mitigation solutions that support sustainable development while protecting—or restoring— environmental resources.