GZA-Nashawannuck Brook Proposal.pdfProposal for Professional Services
Rocky Hill Greenway – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration
Engineering Design and Permitting
Northampton, MA
Submitted to:
August 2023
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
1350 Main Street, Suite 1400 │ Springfield, MA 01103
413-726-2100
30 Offices Nationwide
www.gza.com
August 8, 2023
Ms. Sarah LaValley, AICP
City of Northampton
Planning & Sustainability
210 Main St., 2nd Floor
City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: RFP for Rocky Hill Greenway – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration
Engineering Design and Permitting
Dear Ms. LaValley:
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) looks forward to continued partnership with the City of
Northampton (City) and other project stakeholders to conduct engineering design and permitting
for the Rocky Hill Greenway – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration Project (Project) at the former Pine
Grove Golf Course off Old Wilson Road in Northampton, Massachusetts (Site). We have reviewed
the RFP and visited the Site during the optional site walk on July 21, 2023. We understand that the
City, in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), is seeking
consultant services to advance engineering design and permitting for the Project.
GZA has the relevant experience and qualified personnel including MA-licensed professional
engineers, registered landscape architects, and engineers and scientists with the relevant
qualifications in ecology, stream restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, wetland science and
permitting, and civil and geotechnical engineering. We are especially excited about the opportunity
to assist the City with advancing the Nashawannuck Brook Restoration Project which we envisioned
as we developed the “Nashawannuck Brook Assessment and Master Plan of Resiliency
Improvements” (June 2020) and the conceptual design plans for the restoration that we prepared in
2022.
If GZA is selected, Rosalie Starvish, P.E., CFM, CPMSM will be the Project Manager and Point of
Contact for the City. Ms. Starvish’s contact information is:
Address: 1350 Main Street, Suite 1400, Springfield, MA 01103
Phone: 413-726-2119
Email: rosalie.starvish@gza.com
Since the start of her professional career in 2002, Ms. Starvish has gained a wide range of experience
in projects related to inland water resources, from the management of rainfall and stormwater
runoff to the effects of high flows in rivers and floodplains. She collaborates with interdisciplinary
experts and project stakeholders to take projects from assessment and feasibility, through
engineering design, and to construction and post-construction management and monitoring. She
is passionate about implementing projects that will leave a positive environmental legacy for future
generations, by improving water quality, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting human
connection with nature. As such, she is a focus group leader within GZA’s Design with Nature studio.
Ms. Starvish also served as GZA’s project manager for our prior work on the Nashawannuck Brook
restoration project.
August 8, 2023
RFP for Rocky Hill Greenway – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration
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Proactive by Design
Nathaniel Russell, P.E. will serve as Principal-in-Charge, having overall responsibility for the execution of the
contract. Mr. Russell leads GZA’s Civil and Geotechnical Engineering practice in GZA’s Springfield, Massachusetts
office. His experience includes Geotechnical Engineering and Design, Site/Civil Engineering (land development),
Stormwater / ESCP Design and Permitting, Wetland Permitting, and Construction Management / Construction
Quality Assurance.
Stephen Lecco, AICP, CEP, PWS will support the project as GZA’s in-house Consultant/Reviewer and will provide
overall QA/QC compliance. Mr. Lecco has extensive experience working on ecological restoration projects and
environmental permitting for water resources projects. He is one of GZA’s Design with Nature Studio focus group
leaders, along with Ms. Starvish.
As we have in previous phases of this project, GZA proposes to partner with Field Geology Services LLC (Field), to
assess and develop the permitting-level designs for this Project. John Field and Nicolas Miller of Field will offer
fluvial geomorphological expertise and their experience with taking river restoration projects from design through
construction. GZA and Field (the GZA-Field Team) have partnered on prior river restoration projects including Long
Creek (S. Portland, ME), Presumpscot River (Westbrook, ME), Goosefare Brook (Saco, ME), McQuesten Brook
(Bedford, NH), South River (Conway, MA), Mill River (Northampton, MA), Nashawannuck Brook (Northampton,
MA) and North Nashua River (Leominster, MA).
GZA is excited about the opportunity to participate in another phase of the Nashawannuck Brook Restoration
Project leading to implementation of nature-based solutions that incorporate engineering techniques with natural
processes.
Sincerely,
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
Rosalie T. Starvish, P.E., CFM, CPMSM Stephen L. Lecco, AICP, CEP, PWS
Project Manager Consultant / Reviewer
Nathaniel L. Russell, P.E.
Principal-in-Charge
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I. PROJECT INFORMATION AND APPROACH
Statement of Qualifications
Over the past 50 years, GZA has gained a reputation for solving site-related challenges associated with
waterways and their natural systems. Our success has been based on sound engineering principles. Due
to the gravity of the impacts our waterways are seeing (increased runoff, reduced flood storage capacity,
high levels of erosion, and loss of aquatic ecosystems), GZA has embraced a paradigm shift in design to
solve these complex issues; the use of nature-based solutions combined with engineering practices. We
are able to do this through our multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including civil, coastal, and
geotechnical engineers, as well as landscape architects, ecologists, and biologists.
IMPLEMENTING DESIGN WITH NATURE (DWN) BASED STRATEGIES - In 2020, GZA created a 50-
person, multidisciplinary Design with Nature Studio (DWN Studio). Our DWN Studio is a collaborative
design center that brings ideas on sustainable and resilient site development and management to our
Clients. Our design idiom focuses on Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBFs) and Low Impact
Development principles, which includes living shorelines, riverine habitat restoration, native species
planting, natural shoreline armoring, and sustainable construction practices. GZA is particularly
enthusiastic about introducing our multidisciplinary team of engineers, ecologists, landscape architects,
and biologists to the City. These professionals are part of the DWN Studio and form the basis of our
design approach. With our DWN Studio and the backing of our entire GZA team, we are able to offer
personal, focused attention with exceptional and extensive multidisciplinary resources.
Our mission - Work closely with our Clients to design, engineer, and implement the most useful and cost-
effective nature-based solutions for every site we work on.
GZA’s DWN Studio prides itself in finding solutions and relationship between nature and anthropogenic
(man-made) issues similar to those impacting the former Pine Grove Golf Course within the Rocky Hill
Greenway; it’s one of the driving forces behind the ‘why’ we formed the DWN studio. With over fifty
people from various backgrounds and professions, the DWN Studio is a design team with a primary
purpose: to heal landscapes that have been impacted by man-made forces. We recognized a number of
years ago that conventional engineering practices for shoreline restoration work, when coupled with
nature-based solutions, provide better results. GZA will bring the expertise of the DWN Studio to the City
through the professionals listed below, which is supported by dozens of individuals and decades of
experience.
PAST RECORD OF PERFORMANCE WITH CITY PROJECTS - GZA has worked on numerous projects
for the City of Northampton for decades, several of which involved ecological restoration components,
engineering design, and permitting. Some of the more significant projects that GZA has completed or is
currently providing assistance to the City are listed below:
Roberts Meadow Brook Channel Improvements
Northampton Designs with Nature
River Road Retaining Wall
Dryads Green storm drain repairs (project ongoing)
Francis P. Ryan Reservoir and West Whately Reservoir Dam improvements (projects ongoing)
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Levee System Accreditation Evaluation
Mill River bank stabilization (project ongoing)
Upper Roberts Meadow dam removal
Detailed descriptions of some of these projects are attached.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH NASHAWANNUCK BROOK - In 2020, GZA prepared the “Nashawannuck
Brook Assessment and Master Plan of Resiliency Improvements” (Master Plan), for which we evaluated
existing conditions at the former Pine Grove Golf Course and developed recommendations for the
restoration of Nashawannuck Brook and associated wetlands. The project included site assessment for
ecological and riparian corridor characteristics and wetland resource areas, as well as a hydrological and
hydraulic evaluation. GZA was contracted by DER in FY22 to further advance restoration planning and
assessment for the site, including the development of 25% conceptual design plans for the restoration
components.
LICENSING AND PERMITTING EXPERIENCE - GZA understands that permitting and associated
stakeholder buy-in can often be one of the biggest challenges to successfully completing an ecological
restoration project. GZA can guide the Client through the permitting process by providing technical,
environmental, and filing preparation services all the way from the Preliminary Permit application
through the local, state, and federal permitting processes. GZA’s experience in dealing with multi-level
permitting agencies and local stakeholder concerns is invaluable for such projects.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECTS - GZA’s core areas of competency are those which are necessary
for a successful culvert replacement project. We have highly qualified engineers, hydrologists,
environmental scientists, and permitting specialists who have worked on numerous water resources
projects. GZA is very familiar with successfully executing engineering, investigatory, design, and
permitting assignments for public sector clients. GZA’s strength is our ability to apply a full range of
engineering skills to our projects and our experience knowing the appropriate approach for a given
structure.
GZA is fully capable of bringing to bear the latest in modern computer engineering modeling software
for analysis and design of water resources projects. Our engineers utilize modelling software from the
US Army Corps of Engineers and others to examine and design the hydrology of a watershed and the
hydraulics of stream channels and structures. However, we can also apply experience-based prescriptive
design to focus on the site-specific issues which are necessary to develop a constructible and cost-
efficient rehabilitation project. Such issues include details like permitting concerns, site access,
appropriate contractor staging areas, use of readily available materials, and construction details which
do not require specialized sub-contractors.
GZA has wide experience in applying this approach to culvert replacement projects for both public and
private clients. We have performed water resources engineering services for numerous municipalities
across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as for DCR and other Massachusetts state agencies.
Project descriptions for several recent GZA culvert replacement projects are attached.
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DAM REMOVAL, LARGE TO SMALL - GZA has provided engineering services at dam projects ranging
from large structures, over 100 feet tall, down to just a couple feet in size. We understand that each
project has a unique set of challenges and opportunities. GZA has key knowledge about the many issues
involved with partially or fully removing a dam when its services are no longer needed. We are prepared
to work with dam owners on a wide range of project sites and project scales. With the owner’s
expectations and needs in mind, our goal is to help provide dam removal services in a way that are cost-
effective and will benefit the environment upon completion.
As follows is a selective list of dam assessment and removal projects in Massachusetts that GZA has been
involved in:
Project Name/Location Client Topographical and Bathymetric SurveySediment Sampling and AnalysisUnderwater InspectionHydrological and Hydaulic AnalysisGeotechnical AnalysisAlternatives Analysis and DesignDam Removal and Stream RestorationUpper Roberts Meadow Dam,
Northampton, MA
City of Northampton
Morey’s Bridge Dam
Taunton, MA
MA DCR (via Fay,
Spofford & Thorndike)
Hemlock Gorge Spillway Dike
Newton, MA
MA DCR
Centennial Dam
Dedham, MA
MA DCR
Otis Reservoir Dam
Otis, MA
MA DCR
Ponkapoag Pond Dam
Canton, MA
MA DCR
Upper Mystic Lake Dam
Medford, MA
MA DCR
Russell Mill Pond Dam
Dartmouth, MA
MA Dept of Fish & Game-
Division of Ecological
Restoration (DER)
Church Manufacturing Company
Dam
Monson, MA
MA Dept of Fish & Game-
Division of Ecological
Restoration (DER)
Beaver Brook Dam
Dracut, MA
MA Dept of Fish & Game-
Division of Ecological
Restoration (DER)
Allen Reservoir Dam
Walpole, MA
Town of Walpole MA
Turner Pond Dam
Walpole, MA
Town of Walpole MA
Mahar Regional School Dam
Orange, MA
Ralph C. Mahar Regional
School District
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Project Name/Location Client Topographical and Bathymetric SurveySediment Sampling and AnalysisUnderwater InspectionHydrological and Hydaulic AnalysisGeotechnical AnalysisAlternatives Analysis and DesignDam Removal and Stream RestorationTripps Mill Brook Diversion
Structure, Mattapoisett, MA
Buzzards Bay Coalition
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION - GZA has made a strong corporate commitment to the field of ecological
restoration. We are a founding sponsor of the 2017 Society of Ecological Restoration (SER), Professional
Certification (CERP) program; three of GZA’s senior ecologists are CERP certified, and two of these
members serve on the national certification approval committee. We have been invested in ecological
restoration projects in MA, frequently working jointly with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and
Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) to ensure project success. In a 2016 SER webinar, we co-
presented with the past Director of DER and the Executive Director of SER on Massachusetts Ecological
Restoration partnership efforts, highlighting one of GZA’s dam removal and stream restoration projects
(Third Herring Brook; Hanover/Norwell, MA).
GZA’s ecological scientists and planners provide small to large scale ecological restoration in various
marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. We have advanced our concepts and designs over the past
several decades and provided leadership in these areas of applied science and regulation. GZA has an
extensive staff of natural resource scientists, environmental engineers, and hydrologists, all of which
provide expertise important to ecological restoration.
Developing specifications and plans for soils, plantings, invasive species control, aquatic and wildlife
habitat enhancement, eco-landscaping, and adaptive management have been important aspects for
many of these projects. We have performed this work at all phases of the projects, from initial conceptual
design, through preliminary and final design, and during construction, as well as providing multi-year
post-construction monitoring/observation, with proposals for remedial activities.
Our engineering staff works closely with our environmental assessment group, resulting in an in-house
team which works to ensure that our engineering designs are responsive to site environmental and
regulatory realities. We strive to deliver an environmentally sensitive, cost-effective design, which meets
out client’s needs and is accepted in a timely manner.
Descriptions of some of our ecological restoration projects are attached.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND TRAILS DESIGN - GZA has provided the professional landscape
architecture services and has helped to restore and improve parks, playgrounds and multi-use paths,
promoting high-quality outdoor recreation. GZA has developed a streamlined project approach which
quickly attains a client’s goals and maximizes community acceptance and enjoyment.
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GZA landscape architects have designed accessible trails for several projects including Anniversary Hill
Park in Holyoke and Nonotuck Park pedestrian trail in Easthampton. These projects have ranged from
planning/conceptual design to construction level drawings. The Anniversary Hill Park project included
design of the trailhead plaza area, with signage and landscaping; an 8-foot wide trail with stone dust or
similar surfacing that meets United Forest Service Accessibility Guidelines for hiking trails; and seating
and overlook areas along the accessible trail. For Nonotuck Park, GZA designed 880 linear feet of paved
multiuse trail, with approximately 180 linear feet of raised “boardwalk” supporting the trail over the
unnamed tributary to White Brook and adjacent bordering vegetated wetlands.
Personnel
TEAM MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS - GZA’s proposed Team members listed here will be involved in all
aspects of the project. They are diverse individuals whose design, engineering, and ecological capabilities
will bring distinctive solutions to the City while being prudent with your resources. Working
collaboratively with project stakeholders, we will combine purpose with creative nature-based thinking
to develop a restoration design that incorporates the items outlined in the City’s Bid Request. To do this,
we are proud to introduce the following team members, who have been identified as being the most
instrumental for this endeavor (staff name, professional level and professional title):
• Rosalie Starvish, M.S., P.E., CFM, CPMSM – Professional Level 3 – Senior Project Manager, Water
Resources Engineer
• Nathaniel Russell, P.E. – Professional Level 4 – Associate Principal, Civil & Geotechnical Engineer
• Stephen Lecco, AICP, CEP, PWS – Professional Level 4 – Associate Principal, Senior Environmental
Planner
• Mark Stadnicki, P.E. – Professional Level 2 –Civil Engineer
• Leslie DeCristofaro – Professional Level 2 – Engineer I, Water Resource Engineer
• Joshua Hyslip, EIT – Professional Level 1 – Engineer II, Geotechnical Engineer
• Joseph Rogers, PWS – Professional Level 3 – Senior Project Manager, Ecologist/Natural Resources
Specialist
• Adrienne Dunk, WPIT – Professional Level 2 – Project Manager/Staff Scientist
• Jacquelyn Claver, CE, AWB® - Professional Level 2 – Ecologist
• Rex Gamble, E.I.T. – Professional Level 2 – Engineer I, Dams/Water Resources
• David M Leone, P.E. – Professional Level 4 – Associate Principal, Hydraulic Engineer
• Edward Mullin – Professional Level 1 – Senior CADD Designer
• Anja Duffy, PLA – Professional Level 2 – Landscape Architect
• Dan Shaw, PLA, MVP – Professional Level 3 - Landscape Architect
• Hannah Welsh – Professional Level 1 - Landscape Designer
• Veronica Price – Clerical – Administrative Assistant
GZA proposes to partner with Dr. John Field and Nicolas Miller, MS of Field Geology Services LLC
(Field), to assess and develop the permitting-level designs for this Project. Dr. Field received a Ph.D. in
1994 from the University of Arizona with concentrations in fluvial geomorphology and hydrology. During
eight years as a university professor, Dr. Field received two excellence in teaching awards and was active
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in training teachers and government agency personnel on techniques for assessing the stability and
habitat conditions of streams. Dr. Field’s research on flooding and habitat issues has been published in
numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and presented at professional meetings throughout the
United States. During more than 20 years of consulting, Dr. Field has completed geomorphic
assessments on hundreds of miles of rivers and streams throughout New England to identify the need
and best approach for restoration. The assessments have led to the design, permitting, and
implementation of more than 30 miles of restoration and bank stabilization focused on using wood
structures to sustainably enhance geomorphic and ecological function. Given Dr. Field’s previous award-
winning experiences as a university professor, he is uniquely qualified to develop and explain plans that
will engage the public during and after the restoration of Nashawannuck Brook.
Mr. Nicolas Miller received an M.S. in fluvial geomorphology from the Geology Department at
Binghamton University. His master’s thesis research on historic channel change on Esopus Creek
provided an opportunity to collaborate with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Stream Management Division. The research identified sites of past and present channel instability along
the stream corridor with the potential to impact the stream’s water quality through fine-sediment
loading. This work included extensive use of GIS, aerial photo interpretation, and field reconnaissance.
Mr. Nicolas Miller has been employed with Field Geology Services for more than 15 years and has worked
on several assessment and restoration projects throughout New England including on the Connecticut
River, the region’s largest, and some of the smallest streams such as Nashawannuck Brook. He was
involved in the development of a landform-based method for identifying the potential extent of flooding,
erosion, and channel migration along rivers in Massachusetts and a restoration prioritization strategy for
identifying the best approaches for improving geomorphic and ecological function on streams degraded
by past human activities. Since working at Field Geology Services, Mr. Miller has designed and
implemented numerous restoration projects utilizing wood as a key component of the projects.
Resumes are attached.
Project Purpose
The City of Northampton, Office of Planning and Sustainability, in conjunction with the Massachusetts
Division of Ecological Restoration, is seeking consultant services to advance engineering design and
permitting in support of the Rocky Hill Greenway – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration in Northampton,
Massachusetts.
The current Project Team comprises the City of Northampton (City), Massachusetts Audubon Society
(Mass Audubon), and Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (MA DER).
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Project Background
GZA understands the City purchased the approximately 105-acre former Pine Grove Golf Course with the
goals to:
Preserve open space,
Improve ecological function and habitat,
Enhance climate resilience through peak flood flow reduction and carbon capture and
sequestration,
Provide for passive recreation accessible through an established trail network, and
Augment the City’s existing Rocky Hill Greenway that abuts the parcel to the east and northeast.
Nashawannuck Brook, an intermittent stream, bisects the site and flows southward, eventually flowing
through Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and into the Manhan River. Mashawannuck Brook
drains approximately 0.5 square miles at the point where the Brook exits the golf course. The site was
significantly altered by the development of the golf course and associated support structures, leaving
little of the natural landscape intact. The site is currently dominated by fallow upland fairways, some
linear forest features, and assorted hardened structures, including an earthen dam that includes a weir
structure and extensive bank armoring.
The restoration of the Nashawannuck Brook system will be guided by process-based restoration
principles, whereby factors limiting natural ecosystem processes (e.g., barriers, hardened infrastructure,
wetland fill) are removed or made redundant to jump-start recovery of stream and adjacent resources.
Key ecological processes to be restored at the site include stream connectivity, floodplain connection,
flood storage, sediment movement, nutrient processing, carbon sequestration, and habitat provisioning
for aquatic and terrestrial biota. Public access and engagement, while respecting the potentially fragile
recovering aquatic ecosystem, are crucial to success of the project, particularly in terms of the trail
network on site.
II. SCOPE OF WORK
For deliverables associated with draft and final versions, GZA assumes one round of combined City and
Project Partner review and feedback on each submission.As appropriate,GZA will provide deliverables
in editable and final formats including (but not limited to) raw data files, models, AutoCAD files, Word
documents, PDFs, etc. GZA understands that the City requires all raw data files.
Task 1: Project Management
GZA understands the value of open and frequent communication. Proactive communication is our
company commitment. We prioritize planning and performing our work by fully understanding the
client’s goals, needs, and project constraints. GZA plans to communicate by phone, email, and written
communication with the City. GZA and our sub-consultant, Field Geology Services, will prepare for and
participate in the virtual project kick-off meeting and will provide a meeting agenda and prepare minutes.
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GZA will provide regular monthly progress reports (distributed by email) to the City that will typically
include a project status summary, technical and operational issues, status of deliverables, outstanding
contractual issues, a project schedule update, and an update of any coordination efforts undertaken with
the regulatory agencies and stakeholders affected by the project.
Per the schedule described in the Bid Request, our budget and schedule assumes that project
management will be provided for up to 20 months.
GZA will prepare a site-specific project health and safety plan (HASP) for use by GZA employees and sub-
consultants during proposed field activities at the project site. At a minimum, our HASP will include:
Site-specific details including current conditions;
Emergency contact information including local emergency services and hospital directions;
Scope of Work description and associated work hazard assessment/identification and hazard
mitigation;
Health and safety equipment and controls; and,
Health and safety training requirements.
Deliverables:
Project kick-off meeting with agenda and meeting minutes
Monthly, or more frequent, updates via email on progress towards project tasks
Coordination with the City/Project Partners by GZA’s Project Manager as needed
Task 2: Engineering Design for Golf Course Parcel
GZA will advance the conceptual design plans (approx. 25% draft design) that were previously prepared
by GZA to permitting-level design plans (approx. 60% draft design).
Restoration elements that we understand will be incorporated into the permitting-level design plans
include:
•Removal of the earthen dam forming the former irrigation impoundment (“lower pond”) in the
center of the site (Reach 2), including next steps identified from the DER FY23 Technical Services
contract with Tighe & Bond;
•Stream channel reconstruction to facilitate floodplain reconnection, including regrading and
riparian planting plans;
•Wetland creation and enhancement areas, including resource delineation, quantification of
resource change, quantification of wetland fill to be removed and from where, and identification
of locations for fill to be reused on site. We understand the City’s goal is that no material should
be exported off-site.
•Removal of the “upper pond” culvert structure in the Reach 3 upstream section of the site. The
structure does not currently impound water; the former impoundment upstream is mapped as a
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marsh wetland type. Replacement of the structure with an appropriately sized ADA-accessible
boardwalk or bridge to maintain pedestrian trail access along a key segment of the surrounding
trail network.
•Removal of other identified structures remaining from when the property was operated as a golf
course, including remnant culverts, weirs, and concrete abutments. Structures utilized as part of
the trail network will be redesigned and replaced with appropriately sized boardwalks or trail
crossings, as appropriate and necessary.
•Incorporation of the existing and proposed trail network into design plans, as well as
modifications to the trail network routes to more suitable locations where needed, especially to
facilitate creation of an “All Persons Trail” that meets ADA or US Forest Service requirements for
accessibility. Elements that encourage public interaction with the site and its ecological features
will be integrated into the trail network.
•Integration of assessment and design components for Old Wilson Road culvert replacement or
removal, as determined in Task 3.
•Assessment and design of a parking area(s) along Old Wilson Road, including integration with
the trail system both on site and from adjacent Rocky Hill Greenway parcels. Parking areas will
be designed to meet ADA requirements, as appropriate.
•Other design elements as identified by the Project Team.
A more detailed description of the Scope of Services to develop the permitting-level design plans is
provided in the Subtasks listed below.
Subtask 2.1: Wetland Delineation
GZA proposes to complete an updated wetland delineation of the Site that can be used in support of
developing the Tasks below. GZA previously delineated a portion of the Site during our May 2020 field
study. Furthermore, GZA is also aware that a portion of the Site was delineated in April 2023 by Tighe &
Bond in support of their dam removal feasibility study. However, we understand that a full and currently
valid wetland delineation for the project Site has not been completed to date.
The combination of disruption to subsurface drains, removal of infrastructure, and abandonment of golf-
related maintenance activities resulted in noticeable changes to the extents of wetland areas on the Site.
GZA is recommending the full Site delineation be performed to capture a snapshot of wetland resource
area extent that can be used in planning and design, and that will meet anticipated permitting
requirements. The delineation is proposed to include the area along the proposed access route for the
dam removal project and a review of wetlands along Old Wilson Road which may project their buffer
zone onto the parcel.
GZA will review online natural resource data regarding the Site prior to conducting a site visit. GZA
wetland scientists will delineate the jurisdictional wetland resource areas within the limits of work in
accordance with the 2022 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
handbook titled, Delineating Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Under the Wetlands Protection Act,the Corps
of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1 (January, 1987), the Regional
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Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Northcentral and Northeast Region
(January, 2012), and the City of Northampton Wetland Protection Ordinance (Chapter 337).
The boundary of observed wetland resources will be demarcated with sequentially labeled survey
flagging. GZA will collect pertinent field data necessary to complete at least one (1) set of Wetland
Determination Data Forms, photo document the wetland boundary and general site conditions, survey-
locate the delineation with sub-meter accuracy hand-held GPS equipment, and collect pertinent
information to support the preparation and submission of a subsequent WPA Form 3 – Notice of Intent
application with the Commission and MassDEP.
Deliverables:
•An updated current wetland resource delineation and areas figure, ESRI/CAD compatible
shapefiles of delineation, paired USACE data forms used to substantiate the delineation and for
submission with permitting.
Subtask 2.2: Design Plans and Basis of Design Memo
GZA will develop permit-level engineering design drawings and accompanying opinion of probable
construction cost for the restoration elements as listed above and as described in more detail below. We
will provide draft design drawings (assumed to consist of up to 20 sheets) that show an updated existing
conditions overview plan, sediment and erosion control plan, water control plan, site preparation and
demolition plan, plan view with the location and footprint of the proposed restoration elements, typical
cross sections, profiles, structure types and materials, approximate proposed crossing dimensions
including footing depths, longitudinal profile and centerline of the stream, and regulated resource areas,
grading, planting plans, and details. GZA will perform excavation and fill volume calculations based on
the grading plan using AutoCAD Civil 3D computer software.
For the site overall, GZA will utilize the base plan and LiDAR topographic information that was used for
the conceptual design, supplemented by the more recent survey information for the dam area as
obtained by Tighe & Bond and survey data for the Old Wilson Road area to be acquired as part of Task
3.3. GZA will confirm or obtain more detailed elevation data for specific locations as needed to prepare
the designs using a Leica Zeno 20 GPS data collector. We have budgeted for up to 4o hours of staff time
for collection of survey data under this task.
GZA will progress the dam removal design from approximately 40% level to approximately 60% level for
permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and MassDEP. While Tighe & Bond proposed to
develop side slopes of 4:1 at the margins of the removed dam, GZA and Field Geology Services propose
to increase the proposed floodplain width by eliminating the gently angled side slopes and replacing this
with low log cribbing, or other measures, for slope stability along the back edge of the widened
floodplain. This will also provide terrestrial habitat and aquatic cover during flood stages while increasing
potential for downstream peak-flow reduction and prevent a rapid narrowing of the floodplain at the
former dam site relative to upstream areas.
Wood is a critical component of ecological and geomorphic processes in streams in temperate climates.
As such, wood is proposed to be included as a significant component of the restoration to ensure not only
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immediate improvements in ecological function and habitat but will be an important element to sustain
such improvements by providing the structure necessary to support scour pools, store sediment, drive
channel migration, and create flow complexity. Dr. Field, who will lead design of the wood features and
their placement, will work closely with Rex Gamble, GZA’s hydraulic modeler, to perform
hydrogeomorphic calculations for in-stream wood features at both the reach level and for individual or
groups of nearby features. Critical to these calculations will be to establish the location and amount of
the channel’s cross section that will be occupied by these wood elements. Multiple structure types will
be considered, including beaver dam analogues, marginal log jams, isolated root wads, and log sills.
Various structure types may be modeled in the same area/location to ascertain which structure type best
creates the desired hydrogeomorphic conditions such as deflecting high velocity flows into the banks to
promote meander development, creating low velocity zones to promote sediment deposition, or
promoting the development of anastomosing channels through wetland areas.
GZA and Field Geology Services concurs with Tighe & Bond’s proposal to use wood structures to
encourage meander development along the new channel upstream of the dam. We feel that
consideration must also be given to removing at least a portion of the up to 2.6 feet of soft sediment
deposited upstream of the dam to ensure a floodplain is present along the new channel. Potential rapid
revegetation along the banks of the small emerging channel may “lock” the channel in an early phase of
channel evolution and not allow for ample widening and floodplain formation, thus leaving an incised
channel in place that may slow or potentially prevent the recovery of stream and wetland ecosystem
processes. If the channel is able to adjust before becoming “locked” in an incised condition, then a large
pulse of sediment will be transported downstream that may infill the new channel to be created when
abandoning and infilling the armored channel. While we agree with Tighe & Bond that the current reach
downstream of the dam is sediment starved, natural levels of sediment will need to pass through the new
channel from the outset of the restoration and dam removal without an initial large pulse of
impoundment sediment for which the new channel is not intended to be designed to convey.
By removing a portion of the impoundment sediment upstream of the dam to create additional
floodplain as part of the restoration, a greater variety of wood structures can be selected to improve
ecological function and habitat and enhance climate resilience through peak flow reduction and carbon
capture sequestration. If further analysis shows that the area upstream of the dam was naturally a
wetland area, beaver dam analogues might be appropriate for developing an anastomosing multi-thread
channel through the wetland capable of capturing sediment and carbon and reducing downstream peak
flows. A simple, relatively straight starter channel as proposed by Tighe & Bond could be encouraged to
form a single-thread meandering channel, if considered the natural condition, using alternating marginal
log jams or log-deflector structures, lengthening the flow path over time and, thereby, increasing
sediment storage and helping to attenuate downstream peak flows. Field Geology Services has
extensive experience designing and implementing these and other types of wood structures on small
streams throughout New England.
Other than the naturally confined area of the stream downstream of the dam where only the addition of
wood and boulder structures may be necessary, restoration of geomorphic and ecological function will
depend on the removal of constraints to channel adjustment (e.g., culverts, weirs, concrete abutments,
rock armor, confining fill) that will enable the channel to migrate and adjust (to climate change among
other changes) and thus have the capacity to sustain geomorphic and ecological function over time. This
may also require removal of previous fills to restore the floodplain to its original natural elevation in the
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upper, partially incised/confined segments of the stream between the Old Wilson Road culvert and the
impoundment upstream of the dam. Once a floodplain is created that flows can regularly access, the
channel itself (once other constraints in the channel are removed) should be able to adjust, with the
addition of structural elements (i.e., wood), to its natural bankfull dimensions without the need for a
complete channel reconstruction.
Downstream, the armored channel cannot self-adjust its dimensions and, thus, a complete
reconstruction of the channel may be necessary, as recommended by Tighe & Bond. Establishing the
bankfull dimensions and sinuosity of the channel will be important, but no good reference conditions
exist because of the significant alteration of the channel on site and the different conditions that exist
upstream (i.e., wetland environment) and downstream (i.e., steeper gradients). Given these limitations,
proposed dimensions for the constructed channel will be determined by triangulating between multiple
methods including: 1) measuring the dimensions of remnant natural meanders downstream of the dam;
2) consultation of appropriate regional curves; 3) analysis of flow data collected on site; and 4) visual
inspection and survey of the altered channels on site. Evidence of erosion on both banks of the altered
channels, for example, would indicate the natural bankfull dimensions are greater than the existing
channel, whereas extensive deposition could indicate a narrowing of the active channel is required to
reach the natural bankfull conditions. These various techniques will ensure the constructed channel that
generally approaches the natural bankfull dimension. An exact determination of the bankfull dimension
is not essential. As long as a floodplain is present and wood structures are added to the channel, minor
natural adjustments will be possible, even desired, over time without large-scale changes that might
jeopardize the ecological improvements resulting from the restoration.
GZA and Field Geology Services is also considering another option for channel restoration downstream
of the dam as a low-cost alternative if funding is limited. Rather than completely abandoning the
armored channel, the proposal is to selectively remove armor along the banks of the channel with
marginal log jams (infilled with the removed boulders) constructed across the channel from the removed
armor. This will encourage erosion of the banks as flow is diverted by the log jams and, over time, will
result in meander formation, especially if minor swales are carved in the floodplain adjacent to areas of
armor removal. This approach will essentially mimic how many artificially straightened channels
throughout New England have reestablished meanders in the decades following straightening.
Complete channel reconstruction would provide a more immediate restoration of geomorphic and
ecological function, so is still the preferred approach, but this alternative would be less costly and would
also be consistent with not removing impoundment sediment upstream of the dam (see above) as a rapid
initial high-volume sediment pulse moving downstream would help drive the desired meander
reformation along the armored channel.
The design will incorporate removal of other identified structures remaining from when the property was
used as a golf course, including remnant culverts, weirs, and concrete abutments. Structures utilized as
part of the trail network will be redesigned and replaced with appropriately sized boardwalks or trail
crossings, as appropriate and described below. Removal of these structures will be critical to ensure the
stream will have the freedom to adjust over time, a critical aspect of stream processes to sustain the
desired improvements in ecological function and habitat.
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GZA and Field Geology Services will examine existing groundwater data and current wetland conditions
as described in Subtask 2.1 to incorporate wetland creation and/or enhancement compatible with
floodplain lowering in the design.
The design will include proposed layout of a trail system that integrates existing and proposed trails
throughout the site, including connections to the adjacent Rocky Hill Greenway. Modifications to existing
trail routes will be proposed as needed. The overall design of the trail network will prioritize compliance
with ADA or US Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines to the extent possible, so that accessibility is
seamlessly integrated into visitors’ experience while moving through the site. The design of the trail will
bring attention to points of interest, encouraging visitors to engage with the site and its natural features.
Locations and design of stream and wetland crossings will be carefully considered to balance
constructability, durability, maintenance, minimize ecological disturbance, and enhance visitor
experience. We assume that geotechnical evaluations to support the design of helical piles or concrete
footings to support stream and wetland crossings will not be performed under this scope of services, but
may be required for the future development of final construction drawings.
The site design will include assessment and design of a parking area along Old Wilson Road, including
layout and surfacing types, stormwater management, ADA accessibility, and consideration of
connectivity to surrounding trail systems on and off the site. Because the parking area will be the point
of arrival for many of the site’s visitors, it will be treated as a gateway to the Nashawannuck Brook area
with educational signage, wayfinding elements, and other welcoming features included in the site
design.
Planting plans for the site will emphasize climate-resilient, biodiverse native plantings for the site’s
variety of landscape types, including uplands, meadows, riparian plantings, and marsh and wetland
plantings. The design will establish adaptable plant communities to restore the landscape within each
section of the work area, while initiating ecological processes of succession and habitat creation
throughout the site.
GZA will submit draft drawings for the proposed project to the City and the Project Partners for a single
round of comments. GZA will revise the draft drawings to address received comments and re-submit final
permit-level drawings in PDF and CAD format.
GZA will prepare a draft Basis of Design memorandum to document our key design considerations,
decisions, and assumptions and provide the technical backup (i.e., engineering calculations) that
informed the design. The memorandum will present GZA’s opinion of probable construction cost for the
draft design. The memorandum will be developed for a target audience including Project Partners, City
officials, and others involved in project review. GZA will revise the memorandum to address comments
received and re-submit the final memorandum in Word and PDF formats.
Deliverables:
Permitting-level design drawings, with draft and final versions, in PDF and CAD formats.
Basis of Design memorandum, with draft and final versions, in Word and PDF formats.
Opinion of Probable Cost, with draft and final versions, in Excel and PDF formats.
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Subtask 2.3: Design Renderings
Renderings will be developed for use in public outreach and engagement efforts, such as public meetings
and forums to explain the project and anticipated outcomes and including public outreach associated
with the MEPA process.
GZA landscape architects will visit the site to review site conditions of the project area and photograph
the site including views into the project area from several locations.
GZA landscape architects will prepare up to three (3) draft design renderings showing the before and
after conditions using available site data and existing conditions photographs digitally modified with
Adobe Photoshop software to conceptually show proposed improvements. The renderings will highlight
key elements of the restoration designs by presenting three different views into the project area with a
focus on the perspective of recreational trail users. GZA will provide the draft renderings to City for review
in PDF format. Based on City feedback, GZA will prepare final design renderings and will submit them in
high-resolution PDF format suitable for viewing online and printed in 24”x36” format.
Deliverables:
• Three (3) design renderings, with draft and final versions, in PDF format
Examples of before & after photoshop renderings:
Osgood Brook Restoration, Wendell MA (Before) Osgood Brook Restoration (After)
Subtask 2.4: Public Outreach
GZA understands that public outreach and engagement are critical aspects of this project and are
necessary to achieve successful restoration. In coordination with the City, GZA will prepare for and
facilitate one public outreach meeting to seek input from the public on the proposed restoration design.
This meeting will be held after preparation of the draft design drawings and feedback will be incorporated
into the final design drawings in consultation with the project stakeholders. Prior to holding the meeting,
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GZA will develop a project-specific webpage to share the draft design drawings and advertise the
meeting. This website will include an integrated comment portal where users can submit feedback and/or
sign up for notifications about the Project as key milestones are achieved, such as final design plans and
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) submissions. This website will be updated periodically
throughout the design and permitting as described in Task 4 below.
GZA proposes to hold the meeting in-person on either a weekend day or on a week day, after regular
business hours. The meeting would begin with a presentation that provides the project goals, work
completed to date, and overview of the proposed design. Following the presentation, paper copies of the
draft design would be available for participants to review and provide comments/proposed revisions on
the design. One to two additional passive data collection activities will be available during the meeting,
such as a poster to vote on key design elements, a write-in suggestion box, or a poster to solicit
community hopes and concerns about the project. Light refreshments and a children’s craft activity will
also be provided during the presentation to enable broader community engagement and in line with best
practices for community engagement.
For community members who are unable to attend the in-person event, the event may be live-streamed,
if held in a location with appropriate technology capabilities, and the presentation would be recorded
and posted online for asynchronous viewing. Within one week of hosting the in-person event, the
interactive activities will be summarized, and the results provided on the project website. Virtual
attendees will be able to submit comments through the website comment portal and these suggestions
will be added to those collected in person. The online participants can submit their comment(s)
anonymously or provide their email. If an email is provided, it will be added to the project public outreach
listserve.
GZA will coordinate with the City and project stakeholders to determine the date and a location for the
meeting that is accessible from public transportation. GZA will coordinate with the City to advertise the
meeting through an email blast to previously-identified stakeholders, direct posting of up to 12 fliers at
City parks and public bulletin boards, dissemination to City staff and Boards/Commissions, and, if
desired, a newspaper advertisement. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed attendance at an in-
person meeting by up to two (2) GZA personnel and a representative from our subconsultant, Field
Geology Services.
GZA and Field Geology proposes to encourage public interaction along the trail network by developing a
series of interpretive signs. These signs could be accessed with small QR codes on posts located along
the trail network or on pedestrian bridges/other infrastructure to minimize viewshed disturbance that
might result from larger signs. A variety of sign themes can be developed covering the natural history of
the site, the disturbance to natural conditions resulting from past human land use, the envisioned
restoration of the site, and wildlife observed on the trails including birds. These or other themes for signs
can be chosen through discussions with project partners and members of the public. By using QR codes
linking to a web site, perhaps hosted by the City of Northampton, the signs could be periodically updated
to include before and after photos of the restoration or a growing list of bird species observed on site or
how the bird species occupying the site changes over time as vegetation matures along the restored
stream. Dr John Field, President of Field Geology Services, as an award-winning university teacher has
experience in teaching environmental education, including lessons on the development of interpretive
signs. Dr. Field also developed interpretive signs for parklands along the Winooski River near Burlington,
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VT focused on river processes and the local geology. He will work closely with other technical experts
with GZA (e.g., wetlands scientists) to develop content for the various signs and their location. Layout of
the signs or websites will be completed by GZA.
Deliverables:
• Facilitation of one public outreach and input meeting. Option for in-person or online.
• Interpretive sign content and layout.
Task 3: Assessment and Design for Old Wilson Road Culvert
GZA will assess and identify alternatives for the removal or replacement of the Old Wilson Road crossing
of Nashawannuck Brook (42.299418, -72.667250). The preferred alternative will be selected in
consultation with the City of Northampton Department of Public Works and other project stakeholders
for the development of preliminary design.
A more detailed description of the Scope of Services to develop the preliminary design for the Old Wilson
Road culvert is provided in the Subtasks listed below.
Subtask 3.1: Site Investigation and Resource Delineation
Field-delineation of wetland resource areas within the vicinity of the culvert will be performed as a part
of Subtask 2.1 described above.
A substrate analysis using the Wolman pebble count method of randomly selecting 100 particles and
measuring the intermediate axis dimension will be performed at the crossing site and further
downstream (but upstream of the impoundment). Upstream, wetland conditions persist and will not be
representative of conditions at the crossing.
The stream downstream and wetland upstream will be walked to identify any potential grade controls
that are unlikely to be removed as part of the restoration and that will continue to control the streambed
elevation near the culvert. Any grade controls identified will be mapped and photographed. Based on our
prior observations of the site, there are no appropriate reference conditions available onsite or nearby
along Nashawanuck Brook. Bankfull dimensions will be determined using a similar approach as described
for the realigned channel downstream of the dam (see above). For a full crossing removal and dead-
ending of the road, floodplain restoration will also be important to minimize flow confinement exiting
the wetland upstream and to ensure the restored channel will have the ability to adjust over time to
climate change and other conditions.
Subtask 3.2: Geotechnical Evaluation
GZA will design and execute a program of subsurface explorations, which is anticipated to consist of up
to 2 test borings, one on each side of the culvert, drilled through the existing roadway at the approximate
locations anticipated for future bridge abutments (foundations). Test borings will be advanced by a driller
under subcontract to GZA. It is anticipated that the test borings will be advanced to target depths of up
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to about 20 feet below the top of the road (about 5-10 feet below the bottom of the brook), to refusal, if
shallower, or as determined in the field during drilling. We have budgeted one (1) rig day, up to 8 hours
on site, to complete the test borings.
Borings will be advanced using a truck-mounted drilling rig and standard rotary drilling techniques.
Standard penetration tests with sample collection will be performed semi-continuously through the
roadway embankment (top 10-feet or so) and then at five-foot intervals thereafter, or as determined in
the field by GZA’s representative. The test boring program will be performed under the fulltime
observation of a GZA representative to log the borings, collect and classify samples, and to make
adjustments to the program based on the conditions encountered. Groundwater levels, if encountered
in the borings, will be noted. Up to three (3) samples will be submitted for laboratory analysis (particle
size analysis or Atterberg limits) to aid in the visual classification and to assign engineering properties to
the soil conditions encountered. Boring logs and laboratory test results will be included in the
geotechnical memorandum.
We have assumed that truck-mounted drill rig access will be possible from Old Wilson Road.
Trimming/removal of trees and brush is assumed not necessary, or will be provided by the City, at no
additional cost to GZA, if required.
GZA will pre-mark the test borings and our subcontracted driller will perform DigSafe® notification in
accordance with Massachusetts’ state law. However, since Dig Safe® typically does not mark utilities on
private property, should explorations be proposed outside of the public right-of-way, we request that the
existing subsurface utilities be located prior to the start of our exploration program. Neither GZA nor our
subcontractors are responsible for damage to utilities that are not clearly marked in the field or shown
accurately on plans provided to us. Should there be uncertainty regarding the locations of existing
subsurface utilities, this scope assumes that GZA will provide one day of markout by a private utility
location company.
We assume traffic control beyond setting cones around the drilling operation will not be required. Should
additional traffic control measures be required, such as flaggers or police detail, we assume such
measures will be provided by the City at no additional cost to GZA or our drilling subcontractor.
Boreholes will be backfilled with drill cuttings to grade. If borings are advanced through pavement, cold
patch will be placed, up to 3-inches-thick, at the surface. Excess drilling spoils, if generated, will be left
on site to be managed by the City. No additional restoration is proposed.
GZA will prepare a geotechnical design memorandum documenting the subsurface explorations and
providing recommendations for frost protection, sub-grade preparation and recommendations for
foundation type(s) to support proposed structures.
Deliverables:
Geotechnical Evaluation Summary Memorandum / Boring Logs and notes, in original file formats
(Word/Excel and PDF)
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Subtask 3.3 Topographic and Longitudinal Survey
GZA will subcontract with Northeast Survey Consultants, PC of Easthampton, MA, to perform a
topographic survey of the Old Wilson Road project area. For the purposes of this proposal, it has been
assumed that the survey will encompass a 50-foot wide corridor along the brook , with a 1,000-foot total
length, an area extending 25-feet from either edge of Old Wilson Road in the vicinity of the culvert, with
additional area of approximately 12,000 square feet at the parking area. Spot elevations will be taken on
critical structures and appurtenances. Survey will include relevant features including, but not limited to:
headwall/wingwall locations and elevations, centerline elevation of the road, site topography at least 50
feet from the edge of the road, curbs, walkways, hardscaping, surface types, site features, above-ground
utility appurtenances, catch basins and drainage structure frames/grates, utility poles and the alignment
of overhead utilities, flow lines, fences, tops, toes, and grade breaks of riverbanks, headwalls and
drainage culverts/outfalls, manholes, trees with diameters 6-inches dbh or greater except within wooded
areas where a general edge of woods shall be shown, and test borings. Storm drain and sewer
information will include pipe sizes and attainable inverts. Utilities will be located via on-site observation
and utility company records. A base topographic map of the site with 1-foot contour intervals will be
prepared in AutoCAD® format. Topographic and other site information outside of the survey limits
described above, as required to support design development, will be based on published LiDAR data and
digitized from aerial imagery. The base topographic map will be used by GZA in design development and
preparation of preliminary design plans under Subtask 3.6.
Property boundaries will be approximate and based on available information (MA GIS and Northampton
Assessor Information). Boundary monumentation if found in the field within the survey area will be
included in the survey. The survey information will be produced in Massachusetts State Plane
Coordinates and in reference to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). Up to two (2)
Temporary Bench Marks (TBM) will be established outside of the expected area of disturbance. Wetland
resource areas within the survey area will be flagged by a GZA wetland scientist under Subtask 2.1,
above, and will be survey located and shown on the topographic plan.
The survey will include a longitudinal profile of the river upstream and downstream of the crossing (a
distance of approximately 1,000-feet total). The profile will include, but not be limited to: culvert invert
elevations, top of culvert elevation, streambed features, grade control locations and elevations, locations
of bankfull width measurements, and 6 to 8 representative cross-sections. The profile plot will include
the full reach (1,000-feet) and a zoom of the structure (50- to 200-feet).
Deliverables:
• Topographic and longitudinal survey data, draft version in pdf format and final version in pdf
format and as two (2) paper prints of the plan bearing surveyor’s seal and signature, and disk copy
of the actual CAD drawing files, including all related dependent files such as xrefs, font files,
image files, point database, and any surfaces generated in the processing of the work.
Subtask 3.4: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study
GZA will apply the previously developed rain-on-grid HEC-RAS model to estimate the 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-
, and 100-year discharges. The calibrated HEC-RAS model was developed as part of previous work
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performed by GZA at the site. The model will be updated as needed to apply the latest topographical
data (from Subtask 3.3) and DER gauge data, as available. GZA will estimate typical low flows such as
August low flows and Spring flows, as well other flows essential to the engineering and design process
such as bankfull flow with other hydrologic methods including USGS regression equations and surrogate
gage analysis.
GZA will update the existing rain-on-grid HEC-RAS hydraulic model, to predict water depths, velocities,
and water surface profiles for existing and proposed conditions at Old Wilson Road. As previously noted,
the model will be updated with the latest topographical data (from Subtask 3.3) and DER gauge data as
needed. Water surface elevation and depth estimates from HEC-RAS will be checked against culvert-
specific models such as HY8 Culvert Hydraulic Analysis Program developed by the Federal Highway
Administration, or CulvertMaster developed by Bentley Systems.
GZA will assess the crossing using the RMAT Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool in accordance
with the MEPA Interim Protocol on Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency and will incorporate
RMAT output reports results into the hydrology and hydraulic models. Given previous experience at the
site, and due to the inclusion of Old Wilson Road as an asset, the Site is anticipated to require Tier 2 level
of effort for extreme precipitation.
Deliverables:
• Hydrologic and hydraulic models, in original file format
Subtask 3.5: Alternatives Analysis
GZA will identify and develop two (2) to four (4) alternatives for the replacement or removal of the Old
Wilson Road culvert, including full removal of the culvert and associated dead-ending of Old Wilson
Road. One of the alternatives may include consideration of a second crossing of Old Wilson Road to the
southwest of the Nashawannuck Brook crossing to accommodate a small tributary draining from the
wetland to join Nashawannuck Brook in Reach 3 upstream of the impoundment area. Full ecological
restoration on site will depend on minimizing flow impoundment in the wetland upstream of the Old
Wilson Road grade. GZA will prepare a plan view sketch and cross-section to provide a visual
representation of each alternative. GZA will compare the alternative crossings based on the following
metrics: site constraints, ease of construction, structure lifespan, potential for scour, stream stability and
risk of stream channel adjustment, benefits to stream habitat and ability to meet the Massachusetts
Stream Crossing Standards, storm flow conveyance, potential to affect adjacent property or
infrastructure, and design, permitting and construction costs for replacement. GZA will meet virtually
with project stakeholders to present the alternatives discuss the selection of a preferred alternative to
advance to engineering design.
Deliverables:
• Alternatives analysis table, with draft and final versions, in Word or Excel and PDF formats
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Subtask 3.6: Design Plans and Basis of Design Memo
GZA will develop preliminary engineering design drawings and an accompanying preliminary opinion of
probable construction cost for the preferred alternative selected as part of Subtask 3.5. We will provide
draft design drawings (assumed to be depicted on 3 to 4 sheets) that show the existing conditions, plan
view with footprint of the proposed crossing as applicable, cross-sections, elevation and profile of the
proposed crossing geometry or exposed stream channel, structure type and materials, approximate
proposed crossing dimensions including potential footing depths, longitudinal profile and centerline of
the stream, and regulated resource areas.
GZA will prepare a Basis of Design technical memorandum summarizing the data and findings from
Subtasks 3.1 through 3.5. GZA will identify anticipated construction and permitting implications of the
chosen preferred alternative, and an anticipated schedule/timeframe for implementing the selected
option, based on the specific construction materials and methods. The memorandum will describe
additional engineering studies and phases needed to complete engineering design. A Preliminary
Opinion of Probable Cost for the City’s identified preferred alternative will accompany the Basis of Design
memo.
Deliverables:
• Preliminary conceptual design plans, with draft and final versions, in CAD and PDF formats
• Basis of Design memorandum, including field notes, photos, and data, in original file formats,
with draft and final versions, in Word and PDF format
• Preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost, with draft and final versions, in Excel and PDF formats
Task 4: Permitting
GZA, in consultation with the City and Project Partners, will prepare and support the necessary permit
applications and will act as the project agent throughout the permit review process for restoration of
Nashawannuck Brook. GZA understands that the onsite stream is intermittent and there is therefore no
Chapter 91 jurisdiction on the property. Additionally, based on review of published mapping viewed on
MASSMAPPER, no Priority Habitat or Estimated Habitat is mapped onsite and therefore there is also no
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) jurisdiction onsite.
Subtask 4.1: Project Notification Form
Once the permit-level design is developed under Task 2 above, GZA will prepare a Project Notification
form (PNF) and submit it to the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). This PNF will be informed
by the cultural resource survey undertaken by the City of Northampton and will include current
photographs as well as a high-level project description and plans.
As the PNF provides the MHC a 30-day review period and all submissions and responses are by mail, GZA
proposes to perform this task early in the process and will maintain mail receipts for submission backup.
If the MHC requires additional in-person coordination or additional research and/or field studies, these
efforts will be discussed with the City and performed under a separate scope item.
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Deliverables:
Draft and Final PNF submitted to MHC in Word and PDF formats.
MHC Response, if received or dated proof of mailing and delivery if no response is received.
Subtask 4.2: MEPA Filing
GZA assumes that the project will require a MEPA Review as it is funded by a State Agency which meets
the State Action requirement of the regulations and is assumed to exceed review threshold(s) at 301 CMR
11.03. Based on the project size, we anticipate that the project will exceed at least one Mandatory
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) threshold: Direct alteration of 50 or more acres of land. Additional
Environmental Notification Form (ENF) thresholds related to wetlands are also likely to be exceeded.
Because the project is located within 1-mile of mapped Environmental Justice populations, no waiver
from the mandatory EIR can be granted; however, a Single EIR (SEIR) waiver may be granted from the
traditional Draft and Final EIR pathway.
Environmental Justice Outreach
In compliance with the MEPA Public Involvement Protocol for Environmental Justice Populations, effective
January 1, 2022, GZA will coordinate and attend one pre-filing meeting with the MEPA Office to discuss
the project. Following this meeting, GZA will obtain an EJ Reference List from the MEPA Office. GZA will
prepare the EJ Screening Form which includes an initial assessment of EJ populations, a project
description, and a description of the potential adverse and/or beneficial impacts of the project on EJ
communities. This EJ Screening Form will be electronically transmitted to parties identified on the
MEPA-provided EJ reference list, interested individuals engaged during previous public outreach efforts,
and other GZA, City, or stakeholder-identified organizations that may serve the EJ populations.
Following transmission of the EJ Reference List, the Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF)
must be submitted to the MEPA office within 45 to 90 days.
In addition to the public engagement meeting planned under Task 2.4, GZA will host an EJ public
outreach meeting. This meeting will be planned in coordination with the City at a location that is
accessible by public transit, is geographically near the mapped EJ populations, and is a location where
the EJ community may already use or be present at, such as the public library, to increase new contacts
who may not yet be aware of the project. This meeting will be advertised through similar means as the
meeting planned under Task 2.4 as well as through the project website. This meeting will be informal to
allow for participants to “drop-in”. GZA will prepare a one-page project informational that focuses on
potential project impacts on EJ populations. A summary of the meeting and any prepared materials from
the meeting will be posted to the project website; however, as this meeting will be informal, no recording
will be made.
GZA has also included a second EJ community meeting to be held during the preparation of the SEIR, as
has typically been encouraged by the Secretary on recent filings. This meeting will serve to update the
community on the overall project status, inform the EJ community regarding any design refinements or
revisions since preparing the EENF, and notify them of the general SEIR scope and outstanding analyses
to be completed.
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As possible, feedback from the EJ meeting will be integrated into the project or used to further refine and
assess impacts discussed in the EENF and/or SEIR.
Expanded Environmental Notification Form
GZA will prepare and submit an Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) for the Project along
with required attachments. This EENF will be filed in accordance with 301 CMR 11.06(8) requesting a
Single EIR and waiver from the Draft EIR. The EENF will include a thorough analysis of existing conditions
as well as the clearly demonstrated purpose and need for the project. GZA understands that a robust
alternatives analysis will likely be required and can be supported based on the analysis completed under
prior tasks. Within the EENF, GZA will also request a waiver from the Revised MEPA Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Policy and Protocol, dated May 5, 2010 as the project can qualify for the de minimis exemption
because the project will result in little or no ongoing greenhouse gas emissions following construction.
Prior to preparing the full EENF document, GZA will provide the City and project partners a draft table of
contents and distribution list.
GZA will comply with the MEPA Interim Protocol on Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency, dated
October 1, 2021, by preparing the necessary analysis and technical memorandum regarding extreme
heat and/or precipitation based on the output from the Resilient Massachusetts Action Team (RMAT)
Climate Resilience Design Standards Tool. Once the project has been assessed by this tool, a tiered
analysis is recommended. Because the project includes the removal of a dam, we assumed that the
highest level of analysis, a Tier III riverine flooding analysis, will be required. The existing H&H analysis
will be used as the basis of this climate-informed flooding analysis protocol.
To comply with the MEPA Interim Protocol for Analysis of Project Impacts on Environmental Justice
Populations, effective January 1, 2022, GZA will prepare the required attachments that include a screen
capture from the EEA EJ Mapping program, as well as documentation supporting the previously-
described outreach efforts. GZA will also perform the background assessment of the potentially existing
unfair or inequitable environmental burden as described in the protocol. This assessment includes
reviewing Department of Public Health (DPH) data as well as other data layers identified in the protocol,
considering the RMAT report, and integrating EJ population input. Ultimately GZA will provide a
qualitative assessment of whether the reviewed data appear to show an existing unfair or inequal
environmental burden compared to the general public. Unless the assessment shows the absence of an
unfair or inequal environmental burden, GZA will prepare an initial analysis of project impacts on the
population and proposed draft EJ mitigation, if necessary, for MEPA consideration.
GZA has included the required newspaper legal notice preparation and fee in this scope. Once submitted,
GZA will respond to MEPA Analyst questions and requests for additional information or clarification. GZA
will attend one evening virtual and one day-time onsite consultation meeting with the MEPA analyst,
interested members of the public, and regulatory representatives.
Single Environmental Impact Report
Following receipt of the Secretary’s Certificate, GZA will prepare a Single Environmental Impact Report
(SEIR). Though the Secretary can exert broad content jurisdiction over actions funded by State Agencies,
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we anticipate that following a robust EENF submission, the SEIR scope will be limited to land, wetland
and waterway, and EJ impacts. As we are not able to anticipate the content of the comments received
on the EENF at this time, no field studies (i.e., additional wetland delineations, traffic studies, soil
sampling, etc.) are included in this proposal. If these or other studies become necessary, GZA will address
the need with you at that time.
If the EJ assessment performed in the EENF identified an existing or inequitable environmental burden,
GZA will review and revise the impact assessment and proposed mitigation in response to public and
regulator comments and MEPA input.
Once submitted, GZA will respond to MEPA Analyst questions. Additional MEPA consultation is typically
not required during the SEIR review.
Potential Alternate MEPA Analysis
In 2023, the MEPA regulations were amended to provide a potential diversionary pathway for certain
restoration projects that meet Environmental Justice (EJ) outreach requirements, qualify for a Wetland
Protection Act (WPA) Restoration Order of Conditions (ROOC) (not a Limited Project ROOC), and have
no or minimal public opposition. If, during design and public outreach, this pathway appears viable, GZA
will discuss it with the City and project partners as it may reduce the overall permitting timeline and
effort.
Deliverables:
Cover letter for MEPA, with draft and final versions, in Word and PDF formats
Table of contents and distribution list for MEPA, with draft and final versions, in Word and PDF
formats
Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) package submitted to MEPA with draft and
final versions in Word and PDF formats
Environmental burden analysis for MEPA EJ (to be included in EENF narrative), with draft and
final versions in Word and PDF
Single Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), submitted to MEPA with draft and final versions, in
word and PDF formats
Public notice in PDF format
Attendance at public consultation and site visit
Coordination with regulatory staff
Subtask 4.3: Section 401 Water Quality Certification
Based on the project design, GZA will evaluate if or which 401 water quality certification is applicable to
the project and file the appropriate application form. At this time, it is assumed that at least 100 cubic
yards (cy) will be repositioned from the impoundment related to the dam removal and therefore a dredge
401 permit would be required. If the design includes filling at least 5,000 square feet (SF) of wetlands, a
401 fill permit may also be required.
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If necessary, based on MassDEP comments on the EENF and/or SEIR, GZA will set up and attend one (1)
informal, virtual pre-application meeting with the MassDEP 401 Dredging Office and/or Western Region
to confirm the permitting strategy and requirements. GZA will prepare the correct application form and
supporting project narratives and attachments and submit these documents through the EEA ePortal as
required by MassDEP. Following submission, GZA will respond to two (2) rounds of MassDEP comments
on the application and make necessary revisions and will attend one (1) site visit if requested by MassDEP.
GZA will coordinate with Division of Fish and Game regarding potential time of year restrictions and best
management practices for in-water work.
GZA assumes that the sediment sampling completed by Tighe & Bond to complete the Nashawannuck
Brook Dam Removal Basis of Design Memorandum, dated June 30, 2023 is sufficient for permitting. No
additional due diligence or field sampling is included in this proposal.
Deliverables:
Section 401 Water Quality Certification submitted to MassDEP
Public notice in PDF format
Attendance at site visit
Coordination with regulatory staff
Subtask 4.4: Notice of Intent
GZA will prepare a Notice of Intent for the work in regulated wetland resources and their 100-foot buffer
zone. Before preparing the Notice of Intent, GZA will review the design to determine if the project should
be permitted as an Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent as described at 310 CMR 10.11-14 via the
completion of a Form 3A or as an Ecological Restoration Limited Project Notice of Intent as described at
310 CMR 10.53(4) via the completion of a Form 3 Appendix A. Regardless of the type of restoration
approval sought, GZA will prepare the required project narrative to describe the proposed project, its
compliance with the applicable performance standards, and to describe how the project avoided,
minimized, or will mitigate for wetland impacts.
GZA will file the Notice of Intent in hard copy as required and electronically through the applicable online
portals for the City of Northampton Conservation Commission and MassDEP. The Notice of Intent
application will include the required abutter notifications, project plans, and photographs of the site. GZA
has included attendance at two (2) virtual Conservation Commission meetings to present the project and
one (1) in person site visit. Additionally, GZA will prepare a written response to one (1) round of MassDEP
comments on the Notice of Intent. We assume that there would not be a third-party review, if the
Conservation Commission elects to perform such a review, this effort may require additional services.
We assume that as this is a City project, the filing fees will be waived.
Deliverables:
Notice of Intent submitted to MassDEP and Conservation Commission with draft and final
versions, in Word and PDF formats
Public notice in PDF format
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Attendance at public hearing(s) and site visit
Coordination with regulatory staff
Subtask 4.5: Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification
GZA will prepare and submit a Pre-Construction Notification package for review by the US Army Corps
of Engineers (ACE) authorization under the General Permits for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
(General Permit No. NAE-2022-2649) effective June 2, 2023. The project will be filed under General
Permit 10 (GP-10) for Aquatic Habitat Restoration, Enhancement, and Establishment Activities. The Pre-
Construction Notification and project plans will be formatted and prepared in compliance with the
General Permit Appendix D Pre-Construction Notification Application Checklist. As part of this
application preparation, GZA will prepare and submit Section 7 consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service through the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system and will complete a
Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) determination key. If the determination key results in a finding of a
Take or that the project May Adversely Affect the species, additional consultation services may be
required prior to project authorization. GZA will also circulate the PNF to tribes whose area of interest
the project is located within in compliance with Section 106 Consultation.
Once the Pre-Construction Notification is submitted, GZA will respond to up to two (2) rounds of ACE
Project Manager questions and will attend one (1) site visit.
Deliverables:
Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification submitted to Army Corps of Engineers, with draft and
final versions, in Word and PDF formats
Attendance at public hearing(s) and site visit
Coordination with regulatory staff
III. SCHEDULE
We are prepared to initiate the Scope of Services upon receipt of a fully executed contract between GZA
and the City of Northampton. The estimated schedule for executing the scope by task is provided in the
table below.
Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24
Task Activity
No.Description 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1.00 Project Management
2.10 Wetland Delineation
2.20 Design Plans & Basis of Design Memo
2.30 Design Renderings
2.40 Public Outreach
3.10 Site Investigation & Resource Delineation
3.20 Geotechnical Evaluation
3.30 Topographic and Longitudinal Survey
3.40 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study
3.50 Alternatives Analysis
3.60 Design Plans & Basis of Design Memo
4.10 Project Notification Form
4.20 MEPA Filings
4.30 Section 401 Water Quality Certification
4.40 Notice of Intent
4.50 Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification
GOLF COURSE PARCEL
OLD WILSON ROAD CULVERT
PERMITTING (GOLF COURSE PARCEL)
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ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
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Task Activity
No.Description 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1.00 Project Management
2.10 Wetland Delineation
2.20 Design Plans & Basis of Design Memo
2.30 Design Renderings
2.40 Public Outreach
3.10 Site Investigation & Resource Delineation
3.20 Geotechnical Evaluation
3.30 Topographic and Longitudinal Survey
3.40 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study
3.50 Alternatives Analysis
3.60 Design Plans & Basis of Design Memo
4.10 Project Notification Form
4.20 MEPA Filings
4.30 Section 401 Water Quality Certification
4.40 Notice of Intent
4.50 Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification
Notes:
1. Schedule based on assumed Notice to Proceed received by September 1, 2023.
2. Site Reconnaissance and data collection activities are weather-dependent.
All deliverables will be submitted in final form no later than April 30, 2025.
OLD WILSON ROAD CULVERT
PERMITTING (GOLF COURSE PARCEL)
ATTACHMENT A
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
Rocky Hill Greenway - Nashawannuck Brook Restoration Project
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IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
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In response to severe erosion along the banks of Roberts Meadow Brook threatening
private residential properties and important infrastructure, GZA was initially re-
tained by the City of Northampton’s Department of Public Works to assist with the
preparation of grant application and documentation under the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP) administered by FEMA and the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA). The original grant application was submitted in the
fall of 2010, and included a schematic design and cost estimate for repairs and a de-
tailed Benefit / Cost Analysis using FEMA’s BCA Tool. In July 2014, the City was
awarded an HMGP grant, allowing the project design, permitting, and construction
to advance.
In addition to supporting the City’s HMGP application, GZA’s work on the project in-
cluded site reconnaissance and survey, wetland resource area characterization and
delineation, subsurface investigation, hydraulic and general engineering design, and
channel restoration design utilizing ecologically-sensitive river morphology
measures with Rosgen-based cross-vane structures providing grade control, a stabi-
lized channel bottom, riffle and pool complexes, planted bankfull benches at the
approximate mean annual high water line with wetland plantings, and the addition
of substantial upland plantings in the riparian corridor. GZA services included prep-
aration of construction drawings and specifications, permitting, bid support,
construction-phase engineering support, and resident engineer services.
GZA worked closely with the City of Northampton and the grant agencies to main-
tain grant funds through a circuitous design and permitting process. Construction
was initiated in September 2017 and completed in the spring of 2018. Thanks in large
part to GZA’s design and collaboration with the City and their contractor to identify
cost-saving measures during construction, the project was completed ahead of
schedule and under budget.
Roberts Meadow Brook Channel Improvements
Northampton, MA
Project Highlights
• HMGP Grant Assistance
• River Channel Restoration Design
• Wetland Characterization
• Permitting
• Construction-Phase Engineering
Support
• Resident Engineer Services
Restored channel in November 2017. Wetland restoration plantings were added in the spring of 2018.
Channel bank erosion prior to restoration.
Installation of slope protection
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Challenge: The approximately 105-acre Site is the former Pine Grove Golf Course
purchased by the City of Northampton to: preserve open space; provide for passive
recreation accessible through an established trail network; enhance climate resilience
through peak flood flow reduction and carbon capture and sequestration; improve
ecological function and habitat; and augment the City’s existing Rocky Hill Greenway
which abuts the parcel to the east and northeast. Nashawannuck Brook is a small
tributary to the Manhan River, approximately 2.5 miles in length, with its headwaters
just upstream of the former Pine Grove Golf Course. The brook enters the golf course
where it encounters two dams, several cart-path culvert crossings, and artificial
straightening and armoring. GZA was contracted by the City to conduct a Site
Assessment and prepare a Master Plan.
Solution: GZA conducted a Site Assessment to observe, evaluate, and document the
existing natural environment and habitat resources at the Site to prepare a Master Plan
to guide the City’s efforts to restore the Site to a more natural condition, improve
wildlife habitat, and provide climate resiliency. The Site Assessment included general
site reconnaissance, evaluations of both regulated wetland resource areas and
evidence of historical (filled) wetlands, and observations of stream channel, riparian
corridor, and upland habitat characteristics.
Using information from the Site Assessment and publicly available data, GZA prepared
a hydrologic and hydraulic study of Nashawannuck Brook to evaluate peak flow rates
and velocities within the brook where it leaves the Site under both existing conditions
and potential restoration scenarios, including floodplain storage.
GZA proposed the following improvements in the Master Plan:
1. Restore Nashawannuck Brook
Nashawannuck Brook Assessment,Master Plan of
Resiliency Improvements and Conceptual Design
for Restoration
Northampton, MA
Project Highlights
Master Plan
Natural stream channel resiliency
improvements
Ecological/habitat and Wetlands
Assessment
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Development of Feasible
Restoration Options
Conceptual Design Plan
Geomorphic Field Assessment
NashawannuckBrook flowing throughtheformer
Pine Grove Golf Course
Steepreach of NashawannuckBrook
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Nashawannuck Brook Assessment,Master Plan of Resiliency
Improvements and Conceptual Design for Restoration
Northampton,MA
2. Improve Existing Wetlands and Restore Historic Wetlands
3. Restore Historic Tributary to Nashawannuck Brook
4. Reforestation
5. Phragmites Removal / Control
6. General Invasive Species Removal / Control
7. Improve Site Access by extending existing pathways to create connections throughout the Site and create parking
area along Old Wilson Road for public access
8. Preservation of Existing Features included stone features and White Oak Tree.
After completion of the Master Plan, GZA was subsequently contracted by the MA Department of Fish and Game, Division of
Ecological Restoration (DER) to assist with the further development of feasible restoration options and a Conceptual Design
Plan for this property.
With the assistance of subconsultant, Field Geology Services, GZA prepared a geomorphic assessment of Nashawannuck
Brook which identified three distinct reaches that were further subdivided into 12 total segments of uneven length. The
characteristics and geomorphic conditions of the segments formed the basis for identifying the need for restoration and
evaluating 20 restoration treatment options for their effectiveness. Restoration options included culvert replacement or
removal, dam removal, channel-spanning log jams, channel reconstruction, floodplain creation and reconnection, wetland
enhancement and creation, and riparian corridor plantings. A Memorandum was prepared to provide guidance for selecting
the segments in greatest need of restoration and the treatments best suited to address the identified needs. Restoration
options were then developed into a conceptual design plan.
Benefit: Using a multi-disciplinary approach, with the expertise of ecologists, wetland scientists, fluvial geomorphologists,
civil and water resources engineers, and the input of stakeholders including the City of Northampton, DER, and Mass Audubon,
GZA developed a roadmap for the continued ecological and hydrological restoration of the golf course property which had
been severely impacted by human manipulation.
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Challenge: Faced with an Office of Dam Safety Order to repair the dam or take it down,
the City asked GZA to identify the most cost-effective approach, provide design plans,
obtain necessary permits, and act as the resident engineer during construction. The
earthen dam with a stone masonry spillway is an approximately 35 feet tall and 125
feet. This High Hazard, former water supply dam had been in a Poor/Unsafe condition
since the 1970’s.A dam breach would require tackling the issue of dealing with
approximately 27,000 cubic yards of sediment impounded by the dam.
Solution: The City concurred with GZA’s recommendation for dam removal as the
preferred alternative. Connecting high-quality trout habitat in the stream above and
below the dam made the project a priority for MA Division of Ecological Restoration
who eventually became a project partner. After years of meetings and deliberations
with city residents and regulators, the City, with the help of GZA and MA DER, was able
to obtain concurrence to permit the project as a staged dam removal with a controlled
sediment release. The project approach was developed to “throttle” the release of
about 10,000 to 11,000 CY of sediment to the downstream sediment starved reaches.
A post-construction sediment survey completed in the early fall of 2018 revealed very
good agreement with GZA’s design, specifically, the amount of sediment mobilized
(about 10,800 CY) and the location of the newly formed stream within the former
impoundment.
Benefit: Practitioners from multiple GZA core service areas comprehensively and
successfully addressed the City’s engineering, permitting, and construction support
needs for the project. GZA also was successful in securing an EOEEA grant to cover 75%
of the construction costs. The City’s liability was reduced by removing the Poor
condition, High Hazard dam which also resulted in the removal of the tallest dam
removal in Massachusetts. Project costs were reduced by using the innovative
sediment release approach in lieu of dredging/offsite disposal, saving the City nearly
$500,000. The newly formed stream re-established the connectively between two
high-quality cold-water fishery habitats.
Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir
Dam Breach and Stream Restoration Project
Northampton, MA
Project Highlights
• Removal of 35-foot tall dam – the
tallest ever removed in Massachusetts
• Staged dam removal throttled the
release of about 10,000 cubic yards of
“clean” sediment to downstream
sediment starved reaches
• Designated as a Priority Project by the
MA Division of Ecological Restoration
(DER)
• Secured grant funding from the
EOEEA Dam and Seawall Repair and
Removal Fund in the amount of
$633,996 or about 75% of the
construction costs
2019 Finalist Award Winner, ACEC/MA
Engineering Excellence Awards
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The Ashby Road crossing at Elm Brook originally consisted of twin culverts and
mortared boulder headwalls. This structure was believed to have been constructed
sometime in the 1930s. Due to this structure’s age, its reliable service life had been
realized and in 1997 EMD Millipore was forced to close the road. The road and culvert
crossing was extensively relied upon not only by EMD Millipore as the primary access
route to its campus but also local residents and businesses. With the closing of the road,
EMD Millipore was in need of an expedited reconstruction of the road and culvert
system.
Through EMD Millipore’s competitive bidding process, GZA was awarded a
design/build contract to replace the aging structure. In 2012, EMD Millipore again
turned to GZA for engineering and construction management services.
GZA presented the following headwall repair options to EMD Millipore:
1.Replace damaged Versa-Lok blocks with new Versa-Lok blocks and install
curbing/swales at the top of the wall to divert storm water runoff from the wall
face.
2.Construct a cast-in-place concrete facing against the existing Versa-Lok
blocks.
3.Construct a boulder façade with mortared joints over the existing headwalls.
EMD Millipore selected the boulder façade option for repair of the headwalls and
further requested that GZA design and permit the work and perform construction
observation services.
Ashby Road Culvert Crossing Rehabilitation
Bedford, MA Project Highlights
Constructed a boulder façade with
mortared joints over the existing
headwalls
Design and permitting
Construction observation
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Ashby Road Culvert Crossing Rehabilitation
Bedford, MA
A critical component of our design to improve performance of
the headwall facades was be to re-grade and repave the road
surface of Ashby Road in the immediate vicinity of the brook
crossing such that storm water runoff over the face of the
headwalls would be significantly reduced from the present
condition. We proposed to re-grade Ashby Road so that water
would flow south on Ashby Road to a low point at a nearby
intersection. Granite curbing was to be installed at the edges
of the road surface on the bridge to prevent storm water from
flowing over the headwall facades. Stormwater management
controls would be provided down gradient of the crossing.
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GZA designed and permitted a culvert improvement project in the Town of Milford,
Massachusetts along Godfrey Brook, as part of 4,300± foot section of Godfrey Brook
scheduled for complete rehabilitation. There are numerous segments of brook channel
that have fully collapsed, and many of the road culverts are undersized, contain utility
penetrations, and may be in a state of slow collapse. The crossing at Church Street was
in particularly perilous condition and it was addressed in an expedited manner.
Based on an application and Benefit Cost Analysis prepared by GZA, the Town of
Milford received a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency and FEMA. The culvert and associated training walls were sized
adequately in accordance with the Godfrey Brook Feasibility Study (GZA/BEC, 2007).
The Church Street culvert improvement was addressed as part of the larger Godfrey
Brook Restoration Project, which was presented in an Environmental Notification
Form (ENF) with a successful request for waiver from the mandatory Environmental
Impact Report. Key to this effort was a commitment to maintain the habitat value of
the existing Godfrey Brook channel. To fulfill that requirement, the Church Street
culvert improvement included special measures to maintain a naturalized stream
substrate through the precast concrete elements, designed in accordance with FHWA
guidance documents and research.
Church Street Culvert Improvement Project
Milford, MA Project Highlights
Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analyses
Modeling
Engineering Design
Permitting
Bid Documents
Construction Phase Services
Grant Management
Project Close Out
ChurchStreetculvert improvedusingMEMA/FEMA Hazard MitigationGrant
Priorundersizedandstructurally deficient culvertat
Church Street was the cause of repetitive flooding
Church Streetculvert locatedwithin dense
residential and urban development
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Mitigation Grant Support
GZA prepared two successful FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
applications for the Town of Milford that resulted in grant awards for two separate
culvert improvement projects from the Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency and FEMA. The grant funds were combined to pay for a single construction
project which incorporated both culverts.
Engineering, Design, Permitting and Construction
GZA designed and permitted both culvert improvements at Congress Terrace and Main
Street, as part of a 4,300± foot section of Godfrey Brook scheduled for complete
rehabilitation. GZA had observed numerous segments of brook channel that have fully
collapsed, and many of the road culverts are undersized, contain utility penetrations,
and may be in a state of slow collapse. The culvert at Congress Terrace, which conveys
Godfrey Brook under private property to Westbrook Street, had formed small
sinkholes through the existing stone masonry. At Main Street, a heavily traveled
roadway providing access to Milford Regional Medical Center, the culvert had been
evaluated as being in poor structural condition. GZA addressed the perilous conditions
of the Congress Terrace and Main Street crossings by adequately sizing the culverts
and associated training walls in accordance with the Godfrey Brook Feasibility Study
(GZA/BEC, 2007).
GZA successfully secured permits from the Town of Milford Conservation Commission
and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Congress Terrace and Main Street Culverts
Improvement Project
Milford, MA
Project Highlights
Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Analysis
Modeling
Engineering Design
Permitting
Bid Documents
Construction Phase Services
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Main Streetculvert outlet and narrowlayout
between existing buildings.
MainStreet culvertinlet transitionto accommodate bothGodfrey Brook and its tributary.
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The existing culvert is located along Shingle Swamp Brook, which is a Coldwater
Fishery Resource according to MassWildlife. GZA conducted site reconnaissance to
collect information relative to the existing conditions and culvert details, including
bathymetric data and locational data along the culvert inlet and outlet to better
understand the stream bed conditions in the vicinity of the culvert inlet and outlet.
GZA coordinated with the Client and the Orange Conservation Commission prior to
final design and permit application submittal to confirm design criteria and project
objectives. The culvert replacement was designed to meet the Massachusetts Stream
Crossing Standards.
Based on a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, GZA designed a replacement culvert
using industry-accepted practices and applicable regulations. GZA prepared
permitting level drawings to describe the culvert replacement along with backup
computations in a brief design memo.
The culvert work required a Section 404 Self-Verification (SV) from the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) which GZA prepared for submittal to USACE and
State Historic Preservation Office.
Based on comments received during the permitting process, GZA prepared Contract
Drawings. These plans included:
Existing Conditions and Resource Delineation Plan;
Demolition and Sediment, Erosion, and Water Control Plan;
Final Conditions Plan;
Cross Sections/Profile; and
Details
Orange Airport Access Road Culvert
Reconstruction Design
Orange, MA
Project Highlights
Culvert Design and Permitting
Massachusetts Stream Crossing
Standards
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The Ball Hill Mitigation was required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to
offset impacts resulting from a Wind Project located in Villenova and Hanover, New
York. The project would impact over an acre of wetlands and linear stream, primarily
associated with the access road to the new facility. The minimum required
compensatory mitigation included 3.17 acres of wetland mitigation and 431 linear feet
of stream mitigation.
The mitigation Site consists of approximately 20 acres and is part of a larger agricultural
property used primarily for sheep pasture. The Site includes segmented and isolated
wetlands, previously part of larger system, and approximately 1,128 linear feet of the
Silver Creek. Past uses resulted in tile drainage within wetland areas and ditching to
redirect or drain the creek.
Enhancements on the Site were focused to restore functions and values previously
impacted by agricultural activities.
GZA completed a detailed analysis of the existing conditions in order to understand
existing hydrology and develop a mitigation plan that would minimize required grading
and construction disturbance.
The Mitigation Plan will compensate impacts through a combination of wetland and
upland preservation, wetland creation, and wetland enhancement as follows:
1.Re-establish forested wetlands on the Site and enhance diversity in plant
species/communities;
2.Re-establish natural hydrology through the restoration of ditches;
3.Improve on-site water quality by removing pastured animals from the wetland;
4.Improve nutrient cycling through maintenance of diverse plant communities and
natural hydrology;
5.Enhance habitat diversity and associated wildlife use through plantings; and
6.Improve educational/recreational opportunities and land protection through
appropriate legal protections
Project Scope of Work
Site Selection
Property Transaction Support
Wetland Delineation
Stream Characterization
Habitat Mapping
Existing Conditions Documentation
Mitigation Plan
Agency Coordination & Approvals
Permitting Support
Construction Cost Estimates
Construction Specifications
Construction Planning Support
Ball Hill Mitigation Plan
Hanover, New York
View of isolated wetland within farmfield
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Challenge: Consue Springs is a small pond in Nantucket, Massachusetts that was
formerly a part of the large salt marsh associated with “the Creeks”, but was isolated
from the marsh area by the construction of a railroad embankment, presumably in the
1800s. Although there was still a hydraulic connection between Consue Springs and
the salt marsh, the two connecting culverts were positioned too high, relative to the
diurnal tides, to allow for adequate tidal flushing. Coupled with the unmitigated
negative impacts associated with stormwater runoff from its highly developed
watershed, the water quality within Consue Springs had deteriorated significantly and
the effects of sedimentation had seriously compromised the pond’s aesthetic and
environmental attributes.
Solution: GZA was hired by the Town of Nantucket to design a pond restoration
program to improve tidal flushing, wildlife habitat and water quality within Consue
Springs as well as promote efficient stormwater drainage from the contributing
watershed. GZA prepared the construction bid engineering plans and specifications
for the following project components:
The dredging of Goose Pond, a quarter-acre open water section of Consue
Springs, to remove accumulated sediments and contaminants, and to
preserve open water habitat
Adjustment of the invert and replacement of the culverts which connect
Consue Springs to the adjacent salt marsh, to improve tidal flushing and water
quality
The institution of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) to mitigate
water quality impacts from the watershed’s runoff and hydraulic
improvements within the stormwater collection and conveyance system to
help alleviate flooding.
Benefit: In support of this project, GZA managed the topographic survey and
conducted the necessary environmental and geotechnical investigations. GZA also
prepared all necessary permit applications and documents.
Consue Springs Tidal Pond Restoration
Nantucket, MA Project Highlights
Pond restoration
Plant inventory
Geotechnical investigations
Contract plans & specifications
Stormwater BMP design
Wetland permitting
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Mattapoisett Bogs Wetland Restoration
Mattapoisett, MA
The Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) retained the services of GZA to provide peer review of the existing restoration design, provide
three alternative design options and advance one of those options to the 20% design level in anticipation of the design and
permitting phase. GZA worked closely with the BBC and other stakeholders include the Town, MA Division of Ecological Restoration
(DER) and the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to develop the alternatives and final 20% design plans.
GZA was then retained to prepare preliminary engineering drawings and permit documents for the preferred alternative which
involved: 1) reconstruction of the Tripps Mill Brook diversion structure; and 2) grading and hydraulic improvements to the 63-acre
former Decas Cranberry Bogs.
Through our studies we determined that the soil conditions and surface water inputs would be the driving factors in designing a
restoration concept that would be successful with minimal long-term management. GZA worked closely with BBC, DCR, NRCS and
the Town to design a plan that would be successful, meet the goals of the stakeholders as well as be ecologically sound and self-
sustaining. An extensive hydrologic and hydraulic model was prepared to evaluate normal and flood flows to Tripps Mill Brook and
the bogs for various diversion structure alternatives. The key challenge was to balance the distribution of the normal flows to
support fish passage in the brook while also providing sufficient water to the bogs to support the wetland restoration effort. Flood
flows were also evaluated and the final diversion structure design, a riffle weir, was shown to not increase flood flows to the brook
or the bogs, thus meeting the primary project goal of no increase in flooding to adjacent properties while creating conditions that
would allow the reconstructed bog to thrive as a wetland.
Project Highlights
Review of NRCS design
Alternatives analysis
Hydrology and hydraulics modeling
Preliminary engineering
Groundwater monitoring
Soil profile survey
Habitat assessment
MEPA EENF
Permitting
Renderings
Survey
Rendering of proposed bogwetlandrestoration
Existing ditches and bog Upgradient reservoir and dike Upland area facing dry bog cell
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The City of Keene has been significantly impacted by flood events in the past 10 years
resulting in millions of dollars of infrastructure damages, private and public real estate
losses, public safety issues and worsening of ecological impacts to the City’s green areas.
These impacts prompted public outcry for the City to implement a plan to “correct” the
flooding problem. Restoration efforts focused within the Beaver Brook Watershed were
identified as the primary objective for the City to reduce flooding events over a decade
prior, but due to lack of funding, little progress had been made toward this objective.
While working with the City on a separate project to develop new Stormwater
Management Regulations, GZA discussed many of the needs that were identified within
the Beaver Brook Restoration Project. GZA offered to assist the City in defining a project
and introduced the concept of applying for a grant from the New Hampshire Department
of Environmental Services (NHDES) Aquatic Resources Mitigation (ARM) Fund. (The
ARM Fund is a pool of money generated through wetland impact-oriented projects and is
granted to projects geared towards wetland restoration, land conservation, or habitat
improvement.)
GZA proactively worked with the City in the Spring 2012 to acquire funding for wetland
restoration at the Woodland Cemetery site, before being retained to oversee the
execution of the project. Following presentations and negotiations with NHDES, an
award from the ARM Fund was obtained in early 2013 to complete project design,
permitting, and engineering cost estimates for construction. This work was completed
by the end of 2013. In early 2015, GZA received a contract to oversee the construction
phase of the project. GZA provided pre-construction services including permit updates,
support during the bid process, and updated information to NHDES to release the grant
money. Construction was completed during the summer of 2016.
The project resulted in the restoration of approximately 1 acre of scrub-shrub wetland to
improve the floodflow alteration, fish habitat, sediment/toxicant retention, nutrient
removal, sediment/shoreline stabilization, and endangered species habitat functions of
the overall watershed.
This project utilized three of GZA’s technical practice areas including Ecology,
Construction Management, and Environmental to result in a successful project
completed on schedule. GZA collaborated with numerous agencies to troubleshoot
construction issues including soil management, tank discovery, changes in design to
ensure planting survival in drought years, and invasive species management. The NHDES
Wetlands Bureau, regulatory agency overseeing the project and providing funding,
commented that the project would not have been a success without the diverse expertise
of GZA.
Project Scope of Work
Prepared and submitted an ARM
Fund application for the project on
behalf of the City
Completed fill characterization
Developed a work plan and
engineering cost estimate
Prepared specifications and
contract documents
Project permitting: obtain wetland
permit and invasive species
management plan approval
Pre-construction planning and
coordination with the contractor
Oversight during excavation and
transport of fill off-site, including
sampling
Directed the wetland creation, pit
and mound wetland construction,
hydrology, and plantings
Completed on-site monitoring for
the installation of BMPs for erosion,
stockpile management, and
restoration work
Confirmatory soil testing
Overall project coordination with
the City and NHDES for site visits
and progress status updates
ViewofWoodland Cemeteryfill site prior torestoration
Woodland Cemetery Wetland Restoration
Keene, NH
Final view of wetlandafter restoration
“… I wanted to thank you and your team
for all your assistance with the Beaver
Brook wetland restoration project near the
Woodland Cemetery in Keene. The
complex nature of this restoration site,
which included the removal of potentially
impacted fill in the area of historic
wetlands posed many challenges, the least
of which was not “unexpected”
surprises. From the early stages of the
project, GZA’s background and expertise
with mildly contaminated soils as well as
wetland ecology was invaluable to moving
the project forward. …”
Melinda Bubier
DES Wetland Mitigation Program Specialist
Wetlands Bureau
January 17, 2017
Project Description
Dam Removal, Restoration, and Monitoring of Cold Stream in The Forks, ME
The remnants of a dilapidated log driving dam were removed on Cold Stream, a
tributary to the Kennebec River near The Forks, ME. The dam was constricting the
channel and blocking floodplain access along a straightened portion of the channel,
leading to poor pool development and limited high velocity refuge. By removing the
dam fill, floodplain access was reestablished with V-shaped rock weirs built in the
channel. The weirs are designed to sustain pools excavated downstream of the structures,
encourage meander development around the flanks of the structure, and increase flow to
side channels created on the reconnected floodplain. A three-year monitoring period
documented increases in flow complexity, meander development along reactivated side
channels on the floodplain, and increases in fish populations in restored reaches
compared with control sites.
PO Box 824 | Portland, Maine 04104
207.491.9541
www.field-geology.com
Project Description
Geomorphic assessment and stream restoration on Nash Stream near Stark, NH
A large dam break flood in 1969 caused extensive widening and deposition of large
boulder bars on Nash Stream. Immediate post-flood channelization has left the stream
with poor aquatic habitat conditions and the large boulders deposited during the flood
prevent lateral migration, recreation of meanders, and regrowth of a riparian buffer. To
restore natural processes, boulder and log structures (see photos below) have been placed
in the channel to increase flow complexity, reform meanders, and, in some locations,
actually encourage bank erosion to help recruit fine gravel for spawning and increase
wood loading. The location and type of restoration were prioritized based on the
channel’s condition at different points along the stream and likelihood of success. The
work was completed as part of Trout Unlimited’s Home Waters initiative.
Project Description
Stream Restoration Design, Permitting, and Construction on South River, Conway, MA
Bank erosion and flooding on South River through the Town of Conway, MA caused
extensive damage during Tropical Storm Irene. To stabilize the bank erosion and reduce
flooding a series of boulder deflectors were designed, permitted, and constructed to divert
flow away from the eroding bank. Log supports were added to the deflectors (see photo)
to hold the middle boulders in place – a position where such boulders have frequently
dislodged in deflectors built elsewhere in the country. The elevated floodplain on the
opposite bank was lowered to increase overbank flooding on an undeveloped town parcel
such that flow velocities in the channel would be reduced and downstream flooding
minimized. The floodplain lowering was also completed to reduce downstream sediment
loading by storing sediment on the lowered floodplain rather than continuing downstream
into the impaired Connecticut River.
PO Box 824 | Portland, Maine 04104
207.491.9541
www.field-geology.com
Project Description
Stream Restoration of Long Creek in South Portland, ME
The mainstem of Long Creek in South Portland, ME near the Maine Mall is an urban-
impaired stream that was restored using log jams and berm removal to improve aquatic
habitat, stabilize eroding banks, and restore access to the blocked floodplain. Within two
months of completion, the log jams had trapped leaves and other material such that flow
was cascading through the structures. The restoration will, thus, sustain flow complexity
during low flow periods where stagnant flow prior to restoration led to poor water
quality. After berm removal, flow spread across the floodplain for the first time in more
than 40 years following the first significant rainfall event after construction was
completed (see photo pair below showing removal of berm and subsequent inundation of
restored floodplain). Wood and gravel were also sporadically placed on the floodplain
such that these important habitat elements could continue to be recruited into the channel
as the creek migrates across the floodplain. The restoration was prioritized as the result
of a geomorphic assessment funded by Maine DEP that required the development of a
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
mapping and surveying
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V. RESUMES
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Education
B.S., 1999, Hydrogeology, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute
M.S., 2002, Environmental Engineering,
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Licenses & Registrations
2007, Professional Engineer,
Massachusetts, #46718
2007, Professional Engineer,
Connecticut,
#25860
2012, Certified Professional in Municipal
Stormwater Management, #0192
2016, ASFPM Certified Floodplain
Manager, #US-16-08930
2018, MA EEA MVP Approved Provider
2019, NAACC Non-Tidal Streams
Protocol - Certification
Areas of Specialization
Stormwater Management Design
Stormwater Compliance &
Permitting
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Flood Control and Protection
Surface Water Resources
Climate Resiliency Planning &
Adaptation
Watershed Management
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Rosalie T. Starvish, M.S., P.E., CFM, CPMSM
Water Resources Engineer
Summary of Experience
Ms. Starvish specializes in the assessment and management of surface water
resources, particularly regarding hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality. Ms. Starvish
has been involved in projects related to stormwater and watershed management and
design, climate resiliency planning and adaptation design, lake, pond, and stream
channel restoration, flood control, flood impact and water quality analyses, dam
maintenance and planning, and environmental impact assessments and permitting.
She is currently serving as the Vice-Chair for the Massachusetts Association for
Floodplain Management, and is leading an expert work group for the Massachusetts
Ecosystem Climate Adaptation Network (Mass ECAN) related to the climate resiliency
of watersheds and streams. Ms. Starvish is certified by the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs as a trained Community Resiliency Building
workshop provider under the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
Program. Ms. Starvish serves as CPMSM Program Committee Member for the Certified
Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM) program for EnviroCert,
International, Inc. At GZA, she is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing
projects, as well as providing technical support to projects both under her management
and under the supervision of others.
Relevant Project Experience
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND DESIGN
Project Manager, Northampton Designs with Nature, Northampton,
Massachusetts. (2019) Ms. Starvish is serving as Project Manager and Engineer on a
multi-disciplinary project team for the City of Northampton’s “Designs with Nature”
project. The project, funded, in part, by a $330,000 grant from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts’ Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant Program
involved the assessment of 10 locations for the feasibility of designing green
infrastructure for flood control, stormwater management, and climate resiliency. The
project included detailed data collection and survey, permitting, engineering design,
and bid preparation assistance.
Project Manager, Crittenden Hill Road Stormwater Management, Buckland,
Massachusetts. (2020) Working for Franklin Regional Council of Governments
(FRCOG) and with the Town of Buckland, Ms. Starvish prepared 25%-level engineering
design drawings for stormwater management improvements along Crittenden Hill
Road in Buckland, MA. The project included the development of conceptual design
alternatives and estimates of pollutant load reductions for stormwater management
measures intended to capture, treat, and mitigate stormwater runoff flows onto and
along Crittenden Hill Road. Ms. Starvish prepared 25%-level design drawings that
featured bioretention, including a step-pool system, and subsurface gravel treatment
with swale and traditional piped stormwater conveyance systems.
Project Manager, Otis Reservoir Campground Beach Erosion Mitigation, Otis,
Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish lead the project team that assisted Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation (CDR) with addressing the erosion
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impacts at the campground beach within Tolland State Forest. Ms. Starvish designed site improvements to correct erosion
problems and improve management of stormwater runoff to minimize flows over steep slopes, such as re-grading the parking area
towards a new bioretention basin, implementing porous pavement, and improving a drainage swale.
Project Engineer, Orange Airport Access Road Culvert Reconstruction, Orange, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish was responsible
for the preparation of engineered design plans for the reconstruction of an undersized culvert conveying Shingle Swamp Brook
beneath a rear access road to Orange Airport, slated to be used for construction access. Ms. Starvish designed an embedded box
culvert, sized to meet the Massachusetts Stream Crossing Standards. The culvert design required consideration of utility conflicts
(water main), water control, and sediment and erosion controls.
Project Manager, Nashawannuck Brook Assessment and Master Plan of Resiliency Improvements, Northampton,
Massachusetts. (2020) Ms. Starvish prepared a master plan for the future restoration of Nashawannuck Brook and associated
wetlands within the former Pine Grove Golf Course. Ms. Starvish supervised field data collection including characterization of
wetland resource areas, stream channel, riparian corridor, and upland habitat. Ms. Starvish also managed the preparation of a
hydraulic numerical model of Nashawannuck Brook and its watershed. The master plan included a summary of project
opportunities and challenges, recommended improvements with cost estimates, and project implementation strategies.
Project Manager, Hampton Ponds Erosion Control, Westfield, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish lead the project team that assisted
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with addressing the erosion impacts at Hampton Ponds State
Park. Ms. Starvish designed stormwater controls that utilized green infrastructure to manage the runoff from impervious surfaces
including the parking lot and pavilions. The designs included a collection of green infrastructure features to manage stormwater
runoff at the Site, including bioretention basins and swales (i.e., rain gardens), infiltration trenches, permeable pavement, and
vegetative plantings. The green infrastructure features were designed to work together to capture and manage stormwater runoff
to mitigate erosion and promote infiltration into the sandy soils.
Project Engineer, Wellspring Greenhouse, Springfield, Massachusetts. Based on the Client’s wish to manage stormwater runoff
onsite by either infiltration or collecting in cisterns for later use, Ms. Starvish reviewed the preliminary design concept depicted on
preliminary plans and performed calculations of the proposed stormwater system.
Project Engineer, Thatcher Brook Watershed Management Plan, Biddeford, Maine. Ms. Starvish identified potential locations
in the Thatcher Brook watershed for the placement of retrofit stormwater management measures to address treatment of
stormwater runoff for nutrients, sediments, and other associated stormwater pollutants. She prepared preliminary concept plans
and cost estimates for the retrofit stormwater measures, which included bioretention systems, proprietary units, and tree box
filters.
Project Engineer, Consue Springs Stormwater Improvements, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish designed retrofit
stormwater management measures to add water quality treatment to an existing municipal drainage system that discharges to
Consue Springs, a wetlands area that is tidally connected to an adjacent salt marsh. Challenges associated with the retrofit design
included limited space in the existing right of way, shallow sloping pipes, and poor maintenance of existing drainage infrastructure.
Due to these constraints, water quality design solutions were limited to the installation of proprietary separator units.
HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC MODELING
Project Engineer, Ox Brook Flood Control Project, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (2021) Ms. Starvish conducted a thorough peer
review of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses supporting the design of flood mitigation measures along Ox Brook. In addition,
Ms. Starvish prepared a report detailing the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and review and compared alternative flood
mitigation designs for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) prepared for the State of Connecticut Department of
Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Ms. Starvish assisted with preparation of the EIE.
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Project Engineer, Runnins River Tributary Stream Restoration, East Providence, Rhode Island. (2020) Ms. Starvish was the
lead engineer responsible for preparing the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis in support of the engineering design of the restoration
of the Runnins River tributary stream channel located in the City of East Providence. The project elements included delineation of
the drainage area, calculation of peak streamflows, and analysis of the existing and proposed stream channel cross-section using
HEC-RAS 5.0.4.
Project Engineer, Harbor Brook Flood Control and Linear Trail Project, Meriden, Connecticut. Ms. Starvish conducted a
thorough peer review of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses supporting the design of flood mitigation measures along Harbor
Brook. The peer review included modifications to the HEC-RAS hydraulic model to compare various options for model input. In
addition, Ms. Starvish prepared a report detailing the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and review and compared alternative
flood mitigation designs for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Evaluation prepared for the State of Connecticut Department of
Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
FLOOD CONTROL AND PROTECTION
Project Manager, Tyringham Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Tyringham, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish managed this
project to develop an update to the Town’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that included an updated assessment of hazard risk and
risk mitigation strategies. The completed plan is consistent with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 44 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 201.6 and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ mitigation priorities. She also coordinated public outreach
and education that communicated the Town’s vulnerability to hazards and developed a consensus among key stakeholders
identified by the Town for the mitigation strategies that can be incorporated into short-term and long-term Town planning. To
ensure that the strategies were appropriate to the Town’s needs and in keeping with the Town’s long-term vision and vitality,
information was shared with, and obtained input from local officials and the public which was a key element of the project.
Project Manager, Mohawk Trails Woodlands Partnership Regional Adaptation & Resilience Project, Conway and Ashfield,
Massachusetts. (2020) Ms. Starvish collaborated with Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) and the Towns of
Ashfield and Conway to prioritize over twenty potential climate resilient river restoration projects and select the top priority
projects for development of construction-ready drawings and bid documents. Ms. Starvish developed a prescribed climate
resiliency matrix to score the potential projects in terms of design & implementation, financial, climate resiliency, habitat, and
geomorphic stability characteristics. The top prioritized projects, including culvert replacements, oxbow & floodplain reconnection,
river stabilization, and riparian corridor enhancements were advanced to construction-ready drawings and bid documents by the
GZA team led by Ms. Starvish. The project included the design of nature-based and geomorphologically-sound river restoration
solutions, including “chop and drop” wood loading projects, floodplain storage, streambank stabilization, and culvert replacements
to support the long-term health and resiliency of the South River. Project components to be managed by Ms. Starvish included
project partner, stakeholder, and landowner coordination, assessment and prioritization of potential projects for environmental
and resiliency benefits, hydraulic modeling, survey, geotechnical investigations, design, permitting, and public outreach. She also
managed the necessary data collection, such as topographic survey and geotechnical borings. Other elements of the project
included collaboration with project stakeholders including Friends of the South River, Trout Unlimited, Franklin Land Trust, and
private property owners to advance river corridor protection efforts such as a River Corridor Easement Tool, modeled after similar
efforts undertaken by the Vermont Rivers Program.
Project Manager, Milford Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Milford, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish managed this project to
develop an update to the Town’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that included an updated assessment of hazard risk and risk
mitigation strategies. The completed plan will be consistent with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 44 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) Part 201.6 and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ mitigation priorities. She also coordinated public outreach
and education that communicated the Town’s vulnerability to hazards and developed a consensus among key stakeholders
identified by the Town for the mitigation strategies that can be incorporated into short-term and long-term Town planning. To
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ensure that the strategies were appropriate to the Town’s needs and in keeping with the Town’s long-term vision and vitality,
information was shared with, and obtained input from local officials and the public which was a key element of the project.
Project Engineer, Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam Breach and Ecological Restoration Project, Northampton,
Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish prepared the construction administrative and technical specifications to accompany the bid
documents for the above-referenced project, which involved the removal of a portion of the Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam
to return the reservoir to its historical condition as a brook. Ms. Starvish also prepared the construction phase Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project.
Project Engineer, Pocasset River Environmental Impact Statement, Cranston and Johnston, Rhode Island. Ms. Starvish
assisted with the evaluation of the hydraulics of a proposed flood control system to mitigate frequent severe flooding on the
Pocasset River. The proposed flood control system was described and evaluated against other alternatives in an Environmental
Impact Statement, which Ms. Starvish helped to author and structure.
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES
Project Manager, Nashua River Riverbank Stabilization Project, Leominster, Massachusetts. (2021) Ms. Starvish managed a
multi-disciplinary team to design stabilization measures for an eroding riverbank that was threatening a major sewer interceptor.
The project included geomorphic analysis, wetlands delineation, environmental permitting, design of stabilization measures,
development of construction plans and specifications, and construction-phase services.
Project Engineer, Long Creek Watershed Monitoring Data Analysis, Portland, Maine. Ms. Starvish worked on a multi-
disciplinary team to assess the effectiveness of ongoing watershed restoration efforts in the Long Creek watershed, located
partially in Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, and Westbrook, Maine. The project involved review of existing water quality
data that had been collected over a period of nine years, to identify major water quality stressors in the watershed and evaluate
impacts and trends. The project also examined geomorphological changes to Long Creek.
Project Engineer, Mill River Bank Stabilization Evaluation, Northampton, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish prepared a feasibility
study evaluating the existing conditions of degraded and impaired stream banks of the Mill River through the Smith College
campus in Northampton, Massachusetts, as well as potential restoration techniques. Problems observed along the banks included
erosion scars due to drainage outfalls, exposed tree roots, and leaning trees threatening severe bank collapses. The alternatives
evaluated included soil bioengineering techniques and structural practices. Strategies for permitting were also discussed in the
final evaluation report.
Project Manager, Mill River Bank Stabilization Design, Northampton, Massachusetts. (2020) Ms. Starvish prepared conceptual
design plans for the repair and stabilization of specific locations of degraded and collapsed stream banks along the Mill River
through the Smith College campus in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Project Manager, Water Resources Adaptive Management Plan, Northampton, Massachusetts. Ms. Starvish reviewed the
necessary background information and prepared a plan for Smith College to use as a guidance document for maintaining water
resource areas on campus, including the Mill River, Paradise Pond, and Lyman Pond. The Water Resources Adaptive Management
Plan (WRAMP) outlined the need for, procedures, and necessary permits to conduct various maintenance activities in and around
the water resources, including vegetation management, sediment management, streambank stabilization, dam and dike
maintenance, and other activities.
GZA. Known for excellence. Built on trust.
Education
B.S., 2003, Civil Engineering, Lehigh
University
M.S., 2006, Geotechnical Engineering,
University of California
Licenses & Registrations
2008, Professional Engineer,
Massachusetts, #47719
2014, Professional Engineer,
Connecticut, #PEN.0030556
2016, Professional Engineer,
Vermont, #018.0117996
2016, Professional Engineer,
New York, #096236
MA Solid Waste Facility Third Party
Inspector TIPX263211
Nuclear Density Gauge Certified
49 CFR 172 (H)
Areas of Specialization
Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Subsurface Investigations
Solid Waste Management
Construction Monitoring
Construction Management
Stormwater Management
Environmental Permitting
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Nathaniel L. Russell, P.E.
Associate Principal / Civil & Geotechnical Engineer
Summary of Experience
Mr. Russell leads GZA’s Civil and Geotechnical Engineering practice in GZA’s
Springfield, Massachusetts office. His experience includes Geotechnical Engineering
and Design, Site/Civil Engineering (land development), Site Investigations, Landfill
Design and Permitting, Stormwater / ESCP Design and Permitting, Wetland
Permitting, Environmental Remediation / Brownfields Redevelopment, Alternative
Energy Site Development, Project Management, Construction Management /
Construction Quality Assurance, and Litigation Support.
Geotechnical experience includes developing and executing or overseeing subsurface
exploration programs, design of shallow and deep foundation systems (spread
footings, steel H-piles, timber piles, micro piles, and helical piles), MSE retaining walls,
estimating settlements, and preparing design-phase reports, design and specification
of temporary support of excavation systems (soil nail wall and soldier pile/lagging), as
well as performing and overseeing construction monitoring. Construction phase
experience includes geotechnical inspection and site preparation including deep and
shallow foundation systems, major earthwork projects (excavation and filling), rock
removal (blasting). He has performed field inspection and laboratory testing for
asphalt, soils, concrete, groundwater, and other construction materials.
Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineer, Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Phase II
Evaluation/Conceptual Design and Design/Permitting Rehabilitation Projects,
Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell was the lead geotechnical engineer on both
of these projects related to investigations and design and permitting for improvements
needed to bring the Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam into Good Condition. The project
includes study, design and permitting of large-scale rehabilitation of the dam, including
permitting and approvals through MEPA, Section 401, 404, Wetlands Protection Act,
Chapter 253, among others.
Geotechnical Engineer, Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Holyoke, Massachusetts.GZA
is providing extensive geotechnical engineering support for the ongoing design of the
+$400-million reconstruction of Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke project. The project
includes phased construction of the new 9-story hospital building, demolition of the
existing facility and reconstruction of site parking facilities and other infrastructure. In
support of the design, GZA is providing geotechnical engineering support for
construction of the new hospital building, design of temporary support of excavation,
geotechnical evaluation, and preliminary design of large retaining walls to support new
access roads, geothermal evaluation including installation of two geothermal test
wells. Mr. Russell is managing GZA’s geotechnical engineering services for design and
construction of the project.
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal Reconstruction,
Falmouth, Massachusetts. GZA is providing extensive engineering support to the
Steamship Authority for the ongoing +$150-million reconstruction of Woods Hole Ferry
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Terminal and relocation of their administrative offices to an off-site location. Mr. Russell is managing GZA’s civil engineering
services for design, permitting and construction of the phased reconstruction of the Ferry Terminal, including replacement of all
three slips, the terminal building, a new storage building, new MassDEP compliant stormwater management system, new utility
services (water, electric, communications and sanitary sewer) and associated infrastructure improvements.
As part of the project, GZA assisted with the civil and geotechnical design for SSA’s new 20,000-sf administrative office building
and temporary terminal (both under construction) to relocate their administrative services and operational personnel.
Mr. Russell also assisted with the permitting of the project with local, state, and federal regulators, including filing a wetlands
Notice of Intent (NOI), Chapter 91 license and Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
Geotechnical Engineer, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Various Projects. Mr. Russell has provided geotechnical
engineering services on multiple high-profile projects on the University of Massachusetts’ flag-ship campus, including:
Undergraduate / Graduate and Family Student Housing (P3).Mr. Russell provided geotechnical services during design of the
large undergraduate and graduate student family housing project. The project includes redevelopment of the former Lincoln
Apartments dormitory complex and the North Village apartment complex. The undergraduate housing project will include
construction of three new multi-story dormitory style buildings providing approximately 800 new beds as well as on-premises
services including dining, study, and recreational spaces. Reconstruction of the North Village apartments will provide
townhouse style apartments for up to 120 graduate students and their families.
Mr. Russell planned and oversaw implementation of the subsurface exploration program and development of geotechnical
engineering recommendations for supporting the new buildings, as well as managing GZA’s construction-phase services for
the project.
Student Union Renovation.Mr. Russell provided geotechnical services during design and construction of renovations to the
Student Union Building (SUR). The SUR project involved significant alterations to the 1950s era building, resulting in increased
foundation loading, including raising a large portion of the roof and removing interior floors and support columns to create new
multi-story spaces. Mr. Russell planned and directed the subsurface exploration program and development of engineering
recommendations new foundations (micro piles) to support the increased and redistributed loads and meet current building
code requirements. Mr. Russell led GZA’s team during construction, including reviewing contractor’s submittals and requests
for information, coordinating field staff for construction observation, and participating in construction meetings with the
Architect, Construction Manager and provide technical guidance during construction.
Integrated Design Building, Amherst, Massachusetts.Mr. Russell provided geotechnical services during construction of the
Integrated Design Building. Mr. Russell reviewed submittals and requests for information, met with the owner’s representative
and their testing agency to review subsurface conditions encountered during construction of the building foundation and
provided technical guidance during construction.
Geotechnical Engineer, The Commons at Noroton Heights, Darien, Connecticut.Mr. Russell managed GZA’s geotechnical
engineering support services during the design and construction of the complex mixed-use development. The project included
phased construction of the 3 new multi-story buildings, including a subsurface parking garage, while maintaining access to multiple
existing business on the site. In support of the design, GZA is provided geotechnical engineering support for construction of the
new building foundations, geotechnical evaluations and preliminary design of extensive temporary support of excavation required
to protect adjacent properties and public ways. GZA also designed foundation tie-down anchors to resist buoyancy of the
subsurface parking garage due to high design groundwater elevations.
Geotechnical Engineer, Western Massachusetts Behavioral Facility, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell is providing
geotechnical services during design and construction of a new healthcare facility, coordination of subsurface explorations,
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assessment of geotechnical conditions at the site, development of geotechnical design recommendations for the new school, and
construction phase geotechnical services.
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, DESPP Firearms Training Facility Reconstruction Project, Connecticut. Managed GZA’s civil
engineering and geotechnical services in support of the pre-design study for the proposed reconstruction of the CT State Police’s
existing firearms training facility.
Geotechnical Engineer, Bushnell South Parking Garage, Hartford, Connecticut. Project consisted of construction of a 6-story
parking garage in Hartford supported on H-piles with ultimate capacities of up to 894 kips. The H-piles consisted of HP14x117 and
HP12x84. The piles were driven up to 50 feet to bedrock. Mr. Russell led GZA’s geotechnical services including subsurface
explorations, pile design, and construction phase services including review of contractor submittals, observation and logging pile
installation, and pre-production PDA testing.
Geotechnical Engineer, Wahconah Regional Middle School, Dalton, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided geotechnical services
during design of the Town of Dalton’s new middle school, including evaluation of available existing geotechnical data, coordination
of supplemental subsurface explorations, assessment of geotechnical conditions at the site, development of geotechnical design
recommendations for the new school, and preparation of construction documents.
Geotechnical Engineer, Taconic High School, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided geotechnical services during
design and construction of the City of Pittsfield’s new technical high school. Mr. Russell reviewed submittals and requests for
information, met with the owner’s representative and their testing agency to review subsurface conditions encountered during
construction of the building foundation and provided technical guidance during construction. Mr. Russell oversaw GZA’s field
services during construction, including managing on-site staff and providing on-call support to junior engineers.
Civil Engineer, Site Closure, Eastern Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided civil engineering support for the design and
construction of a closure of a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site for a confidential private client in compliance with
Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) regulations. The project includes in-situ stabilization / solidification (ISS) of approximately
8,000 CY of impacted soil to depths of 25+/- feet below ground surface and construction of about 20,000 square feet of an
engineered barrier, and utility relocation. Mr. Russell led GZA’s site/civil and stormwater design for the project, including
development of a Massachusetts’ Stormwater Standards compliant stormwater system and assistance with preforming municipal
land-use permitting for the project.
Geotechnical Engineer, Site Closure, Central Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided geotechnical engineering assistance during
construction of the closure of a former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site for a confidential private client in compliance with MCP
regulations. The project included excavation of 500+ CY of containerized waste within a former gas holder and ISS of 7,000+ CY of
impacted soils to depths of up to 35 feet below ground surface (bgs) using bucket-mixing techniques. Additionally, Mr. Russell
assisted with developing and implementing a vibration monitoring plan during the work.
Geotechnical Engineer, Phase II Engineering Evaluation, Lower Bemis Pond Dam, Chicopee, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell
directed geotechnical components of the Phase II engineering evaluation for the rehabilitation of the earthen embankment dam,
including subsurface explorations, and instrumentation installations, seepage analyses, slope stability analyses and the liquefaction
analyses. Mr. Russell assisted in development of the alternatives analysis for the project, which included rehabilitation,
reconstruction, and removal of the deficient embankment dam. The Preferred Alternative identified was dam breach/removal. GZA
is continuing to assist the City in pursuing funding for design and permitting of the dam removal.
Geotechnical Engineer, Clam Lake Dam Emergency Inspection and Low-Level Outlet Slide Gate Rehabilitation, Sandisfield,
Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided engineering and field support during design and construction of remedial measures at the
Clam Lake Dam, including design, fabrication, and installation of a steel bulkhead plate to block the intake end of the low-level
outlet pipe to allow for a dry inspection of the malfunctioning and leaking cast iron low-level outlet slide gate located forty feet
below grade inside the dam. Mr. Russell assisted in coordinating an underwater construction contractor and a manufacturer’s
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inspecting engineer to the remote site to gather information on the condition and configuration of the slide gate which was utilized
in development of plans and specifications for rehabilitation of the gates. Mr. Russell provided construction-phase design and
engineering support and field observation during rehabilitation of the existing slide gate.
Geotechnical Engineer, Lower Van Horn Dam Rehabilitation, Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided geotechnical
engineering and senior engineering field support during rehabilitation of the Lower Van Horn Dam, a High Hazard Class dam owned
by the City of Springfield and located immediately upgradient of the expansive campus of Baystate Medical Center, the region’s
only Level 1 Trauma Center and the City’s largest employer. Mr. Russell provided assistance to junior-level field staff responsible for
routine observation and documentation of field repairs to ensure the work performed was in accordance to the contract drawings
and specifications. Mr. Russell attended meetings with the owner and their dam repair contractor as well as assisting the project
team develop solutions for unforeseen conditions encountered during construction, including mitigation of deposits of buried
organics encountered within the embankment fill and abandonment of unknown conduits encountered in the embankment.
Geotechnical Engineer, Francis P. Ryan Reservoir Spillway Repairs, Northampton, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided senior
engineering field support during construction of repairs to the concrete spillway for the Francis P. Ryan Reservoir in Northampton,
MA. Mr. Russell provided assistance to junior-level field staff responsible for routine observation and documentation of field repairs
to ensure the work performed was in accordance to the contract drawings and specifications. Mr. Russell attended meetings with
the owner and their dam repair contractor.
Geotechnical Engineer, Upper Roberts Meadow Dam Breach, Northampton, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell provided construction-
related geotechnical engineering and field observation assistance to the project team during breach and removal of a high hazard
stone masonry dam in poor condition. Mr. Russell reviewed Contract Documents including final design drawings and project
administrative and technical specifications and provided field-liaison with the dam removal contractor during construction on an as-
needed basis.
Civil & Geotechnical Engineer, TPC River Highlands Golf Course, Cromwell, Connecticut. Mr. Russell leads GZA’s project team
providing engineering and permitting support to the PGA TOUR’s redevelopment of the TPC River Highlands Golf Course, a PGA
TOUR Championship level golf course. The phased project is being undertaken by the TOUR to enhance the aesthetics and
playability of the golf course, repair and replace aging infrastructure that had reached the end of its service life and reconstruct the
existing clubhouse building. GZA’s services have included civil and geotechnical engineering, hazardous building material
assessment, wetland, environmental and stormwater permitting and representation at public meetings.
GZA assisted the TOUR to design and permit the golf course redevelopment portion of the project on an accelerated timeline
allowing the PGA to meet their required construction schedule (ability to initiate construction in Fall 2015 with completion in the
spring of 2016 prior to the Traveler’s Championship). GZA permitted the project with USACE, CT DEEP, and the Town of Cromwell
(IWWA and Planning and Zoning) and is providing stormwater compliance services as required under the CT Construction General
permit.
GZA assisted with the design, permitting and construction of the new 39,000± square foot clubhouse. GZA provided site civil,
geotechnical, hazardous building material assessment, permitting and construction administration services for the project. As part
of this work, GZA also prepared designs for and obtained permits for temporary administrative and member/guest services
facilities to allow the golf course to maintain operations during reconstruction of the clubhouse.
GZA also provided the design and permitting services for replacement to the golf course irrigation water supply line that required
installation of a new pipeline by pipe jacking (jack and bore) under an active railroad line. GZA developed plans and specifications,
prepared railroad permit applications and provided construction observation during the work.
Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager, 3rd Party Drilled Shaft Inspection, Hadley Falls Fish Passage, Holyoke
Massachusetts. Mr. Russell managed 3rd party inspection during installation of five 48-inch diameter drilled shafts with 10-foot
deep, 42-inch diameter rock sockets installed to support a new intake structure trash rack at the Hadley Falls Power Station as part
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of enhancements to a fish passage serving migratory endangered fish species. GZA was retained by the General Contractor to
perform the 3rd party inspections and provide guidance during construction.
Geotechnical Engineer, Bridge No. 02866 Emergency Replacement, Coventry/Mansfield, Connecticut. Mr. Russell led the
subsurface investigation and geotechnical evaluation for foundation of a replacement bridge over the Willimantic River. The
replacement bridge was designed with integral abutments supported on piles. Design was complicated by shallow bedrock
conditions on the eastern side of the river and significant amounts of cobbles and boulders on the western side.
Geotechnical Engineer, MASS MoCA Phase III, North Adams, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell led the subsurface investigation and
geotechnical evaluation for the redevelopment of an historic mill building (Building No. 6) to expand exhibition space at the
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA). GZA’s work on the project included review of historic data,
coordination, and oversight of the subsurface investigation, including one test boring and test pit excavation, geotechnical and
corrosivity testing and development of engineering recommendations for foundation support. By utilizing data from historic
subsurface investigations by the USACE, significant time and cost savings were achieved during the field-work portion of the
project.
GZA also provided LSP services, developing the Soil Management Plan and Contractor’s Health and Safety Plan that were
implemented during intrusive work due to existing contamination on the site.
Geotechnical Engineer, North Riverfront Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell led the geotechnical evaluation of a
proposed ramp on the levee system sideslope for access to an existing bike path and design of site retaining walls and building
foundations. The project involves construction of new retaining walls and placement of fill over the riverside slope of a levee that is
an integral part of the City of Springfield’s flood control system. As part of the project GZA obtained Section 408 approval from the
USACE.
Geotechnical & Civil Engineer, Delabarre Avenue Roadway Stabilization, Conway, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell is leading the
engineering design for the stabilization of an approximately 500-foot-long section of Delabarre Avenue that was impacted by sever
erosion following heavy rain fall events in subsequent years. As part of the project Mr. Russell assisted the Town in submission of a
FEMA HMGP grant application to request funding assistance. GZA’s services on this project included wetland delineation and
permitting, subsurface investigation, geotechnical engineering, roadway design, stormwater management system design and
preparation of construction-level documents.
Geotechnical & Civil Engineer, Roberts Meadow Brook Channel Rehabilitation, Northampton, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell led
the subsurface investigation (geotechnical borings) and assisted in the engineering design for the repair of sever erosion and long-
term stabilization of the banks of Roberts Meadow Brook, in Northampton, MA. Mr. Russell led GZA’s construction phase services
for the project, including directed field staffing, attending project meetings, and reviewing contractor’s submittals.
Geotechnical & Civil Engineer, River Road Retaining Wall, Northampton, Massachusetts. Mr. Russell led engineering design for
the replacement of an approximately 900-foot-long retaining wall that supports River Road and a sanitary sewer force main serving
an adjacent town, including subsurface investigations, hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, roadway layout and grading and
structural design of a replacement cast-in-place concrete wall. Mr. Russell led GZA’s construction oversight for the project.
Solar Energy Development
Geotechnical Engineer, Multiple Sites. Mr. Russell managed GZA’s geotechnical services in support of the design of numerous
solar energy development projects in Massachusetts and Maine. GZA’s services included subsurface explorations and foundation
studies for ground mounted solar arrays. Typical preferred systems were short driven piles or proprietary ground screw system.
Based on GZA test boring, test pits and laboratory data, GZA developed recommendations and prepared geotechnical reports for
each site.
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Education
M.S. Environmental Science, University
of New Haven
B.A. Geography/Urban & Regional
Planning, Central Connecticut State
University (cum Laude)
Licenses & Registrations
Certified Planner, American Institute of
Certified Planners
Certified Environmental Professional,
National Association of Environmental
Professionals
Professional Wetland Scientist, Society
of Wetland Scientists
OSHA 10-HR Safety Training
Fundamentals of Professional Practice
(FOPPP) Certificate (2021)
Areas of Specialization
Environmental Impact Evaluation
Federal/State/Local Permitting
Wetland Assessment
Ecological Restoration
Lake and Pond Management
Land Use Planning
Dredging & Dredge Material
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Stephen L. Lecco, A.I.C.P., C.E.P., P.W.S.
Associate Principal/Senior Environmental Planner
Summary of Experience
Mr. Lecco is a Senior Environmental Planner with 36 years of experience in planning,
permitting and environmental analysis for waterfront, airport, highway, utility, dam,
site development, recreation, ecological restoration, energy facility and site
remediation projects throughout the U.S. but primarily in the Northeast. His role in
these projects has been in project management, agency coordination, public
participation, report writing, technical analysis, ecological design and mapping. His
broad knowledge of many technical elements allows him to successfully manage large-
scale interdisciplinary and complex projects that are required to comply with NEPA,
Section 404/401 Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management, National Historic
Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act and other federal,
state and local laws, regulations and policies.
Relevant Project Experience
UTILITY PROJECTS
Project Manager, Mattapoisett Bogs Wetland Restoration Project, Mattapoisett
Massachusetts. Responsible for management of staff and document preparation for
planning, permitting, design and bid phase services for for the proposed restoration of
63 acres of former cranberry bog. Project involves site regrading, fishway design,
bridge/boardwalk/trail improvements to accomplish the goal of ecological restoration
and passive recreational use.
Project Manager, Consue Springs Dredging and Stormwater Improvements,
Nantucket, Massachusetts. Mr. Lecco is managing this project which involves the
dredging of Goose Pond, a tidally influenced pond in the Consue Springs section of
Nantucket. The project involves restoration of full tidal flow to the pond via changes to
the existing culvert that connects the pond to The Creek. Stormwater improvements
along the perimeter of the pond are also being evaluated and designed.
Project Scientist, Bass Creek Restoration Project, Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Developed a 5-year post-construction monitoring program involving the removal of
phragmites and accumulated sediments within a 4,600 segment of Bass Creek, a
tributary to Green Harbor in Marshfield, MA. The project was designed to improve tidal
flow to the creek to improve anadromous fish habitat and reduce inland flooding.
Preliminary results indicate a significant increase in tidal exchange throughout the
project area. Results will be coordinated with MA CZM monitoring efforts
downstream.
Project Manager, DCR Trail System Condition Assessment and Restoration Plan,
Massachusetts. Managed project involving the analysis of trail condition assessment
data contained within an ArcView geodatabase for all DCR property within the
Commonwealth, 150± properties. Developed trail restoration plans for Pittsfield State
Forest, Wendell State Forest and the Holyoke Range that included a strategic plan for
implementing repairs based on a variety of factors including: damage severity, cost and
trail usage. Recommended alternative permitting approaches to DCR for securing
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permits at the State and local level. Recommended rerouting of trail segments based upon trail damage and the availability of
suitable soils, topography and rare/endangered species habitat presence.
Project Planner, Hepburn Preserve Living Shoreline Project, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Prepared federal, city and State
permit applications for proposed living shoreline design to protect dune and marsh system adjacent to former estate of Katherine
Hepburn. Coordinated with DEEP, USACE and NMFS regarding alternative designs. Assisted in conducting vegetation surveys and
design of marsh and relocated creek systems.
Project Planner, Long Wharf Living Shoreline Project, New Haven, Connecticut. Responsible for agency coordination and
preparation of environmental permit applications for large-scale proposed living shoreline design solution to erosion and flooding
in the Long Wharf section of New Haven.
Principal in Charge, Mason’s Island Living Shoreline Project, Stonington, Connecticut. Oversaw a feasibility study and concept
design and habitat mapping for eroded shoreline threatening the main arterial servicing the island. Worked with local organization
to educate them on living shorelines and assisted in preparing a grant application that was successful and GZA is embarking on the
design/permitting phase in 2023.
Project Manager, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal Reconstruction, Falmouth, Massachusetts. For the Steamship Authority,
prepared local, state and federal permit applications for reconstruction of a 3-slip ferry terminal in Woods Hole. Work includes new
piers, platforms, bulkheads, transfer bridges, terminal building and parking lot reconfiguration. Interfaced with CZM, Conservation
Commission, DEP, USACE and NMFS during permitting process to develop BMPs and mitigation measures.
Project Manager, Milford Pond Aquatic Habitat Restoration, Milford, Massachusetts. Assisted in the preparation of an EIR that
addressed impacts of restoring (dredging) Milford Pond for recreational and ecological benefit. Project involves the dredging of
250,000 cy of sediment from the middle/lower pond and hydraulically pumping sediments to a 30-acre containment area to be
constructed and managed as Atlantic White Cedar swamp and cattail marsh habitat. Prepared MA DEP and Town of Milford permit
applications in close coordination with the project sponsor
Project Manager, Various Eversource Projects in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Managed and/or co-managed environmental
permitting aspects of several transmission line upgrades, distribution line replacement and substation projects for Eversource in
Connecticut. Managed resource delineation/mapping, cultural resource studies, permit applications and siting agency submissions
for the following projects:
Towantic Line Upgrades/Switching Station, Oxford/Middlebury/Waterbury
1710/1730 Line Upgrades, Milford, Stratford and Trumbull
1622/1770 Transmission Line Replacement, Southbury
1975 Line Upgrade, Middletown & Durham
1655/1537 Line Split, Branford
11Y3-11Y7 ROW Distribution Rebuild, Old Lyme
Right-of-Way Vegetation Management, Branford to Wallingford
1256 Line Structure Replacements, Canton & Simsbury
Fairmont to Montague Structure Replacement Project, Western MA
312 Line Structure Replacement Project, Western MA
Project Planner, Solar Development Constraints Analysis, Bourne MA. Evaluated the environmental and land use permitting
constraints associated with a proposed 5.0 MW AC solar and battery storage project for a prospective solar developer. Key issues
included the presence of Estimated and Priority Habitat for State-protected species on the site.
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Project Planner, Solar Development Critical Issues Analysis, East Granby/Granby CT. Performed a due diligence review of 675-
acre potential solar development site in north central Connecticut including three alternative points of interconnection. Identified
permits required and key issues to overcome including the presence of State-protected species and their habitats as well as several
watercourse crossings and potential work within a FEMA flood zone.
Project Planner, New London Community Recreation Center, New London, Connecticut. Mr. Lecco led the preparation of Flood
Management Certification application for a proposed 57,000 recreation center in the City of New London. The site is within the 100-
and 500-year flood zone and the project consisted of site remediation concurrent with building construction. GZA led a fast-paced
coordinated effort with the City, its design engineers, and the State Department of Economic and Community Development. The
key issue was the management of contaminated soil within the flood zones and development of a Flood Contingency Plan that was
approved by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Project Manager, U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Station Waterfront Improvements, New London, Connecticut. Managed
preparation of State and Federal environmental permit applications for demolition and construction of Jacob’s Rock Causeway,
Main Pie, shoreline road and revetment structures, floating docks and wave attenuators as part of Design-Build team. Prepared
Essential Fish Habitat Analysis and coordinated with NMFS, CT DEEP, USACE and other agencies.
Principal, Ox Brook Flood Control Master Plan Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for CEPA, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mr.
Lecco led a multi-disciplinary team in the preparation of an EIE for a six-phase flood control improvement project to reduce chronic
flooding in an urban corridor in the City of Bridgeport. Mr. Lecco was the lead planner and CEPA specialist on this assignment.
Environmental Planner, Offshore Wind Cable Landing, Delmarva Peninsula. Evaluated proposed offshore wind cable landing
locations and Point of Interconnection routes in Delaware. Identified local, state and federal permit requirements and mapped
environmental constraints to aid the developer in selection of a preferred landing and routing location. The project involved two
separate routes, and variations therefore, that utilized existing streets and utility rights of way. Several crossings of beach, dune,
embayments and canals were evaluated and were the emphasis of the permitting analysis.
Project Planner, Citizens Gate Bulkhead Replacement, Brooklyn, New York. Prepared state and federal permit applications for
proposed replacement of 420 feet of deteriorated steel and timber crib bulkhead along the Gowanus Canal. Permits included: DEC
Tidal Wetlands, 401 Water Quality Certification; USACE Section 404/10; NY DOS and NY DCP Coastal Zone Consistency; NYC SBS;
and coordination with the Office of Parks and Historic Preservation (SHPO) because of the historic nature of the timber cribbing.
Project Planner, Bulkhead Repair at Joseph Seymour Power Plant, Brooklyn, New York. Prepared City, State and Federal
permit applications for 140 feet of bulkhead repair in Gowanus Bay. Coordinated with NYDOS, NYDEC, Army Corps of Engineers
and City Planning Department to develop a preferred plan. Assisted in the preparation of an alternative analysis to support the
preferred plan.
Environmental Planner, Columbia East Dock Replacement, Manhattan, New York. Currently preparing local, state and federal
permit applications (DEC, USACE, DOS, DCP, SBS, DPR) for recreational dock replacement owned by the New York City
Department of Parks and Recreation but used by Columbia University for their crew team. Replacement dock would be situated
above tidal flats to avoid impacts.
Environmental Scientist, Shoreline Erosion Repair, New London, Connecticut. Prepared permit applications for repair of
severely eroded shoreline that affected an existing sewage pump station. Local Planning and Zoning approval was attained and
coordination with DEEP Office of Long Island Sound was carried out to avoid impacts below the Coastal Jurisdiction Line (CJL).
, the USACE. Coordination with MA Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program regarding potential project impacts and
benefits.
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Project Planner, Waterfront Improvements at PSEG Bridgeport Harbor Station, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Evaluated
permitting requirements associated with proposed repair/replacement of fuel dock and shoreline protection structures damaged by
Superstorm Sandy.
Project Manager, Pine Creek Dredging Feasibility Study, Fairfield, Connecticut. Managed feasibility study for dredging and
disposal of sediments from a 2-mile section of lower Pine Creek. Managed bathymetric and sediment sampling surveys, compared
test results to open water and upland disposal criteria and identified/evaluated disposal options.
Windsor Locks Canal Dredging Feasibility Study, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Managed hydrographic survey and evaluated
permit needs for proposed dredging of historic canal. Several shoal areas were identified as hydraulic barriers to flow needed for
downstream industrial processing facility. Total length of the study area was approximately 2 miles.
Project Scientist, Ash Creek Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study, Bridgeport/Fairfield, Connecticut. Managed environmental
portions of the study to determine natural resource issues associated with crossing over a tidal stream that includes an extensive
mud flat and upland coastal meadow habitat. Evaluated the potential for constructing the bridge within an ELUR and Conservation
Easement associated with the remediation of the Fairfield Metro Center.
Project Manager, Marina Dredging, Westbrook, Connecticut. Secured permits for a proposed 2,000 cubic yard maintenance
dredging project at Bill’s Marina in Westbrook, CT. Coordinated sediment sampling and testing plan.
Environmental Planner, Shoreline Protection at DeMarco Park, Queens, New York Prepared City, State and Federal permit
applications for repair of 1,500 linear feet of revetment damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Project Scientist, South Branch Park River Maintenance, Hartford/W. Hartford/Newington, Connecticut. For the CT DEEP,
developed sampling and testing plan for sedimentation areas along 7 miles of river including Park River, Trout Brook and
tributaries. Delineated wetlands in and near proposed work areas.
Project Scientist, Dredging Time-of-Year Study, Connecticut. For CTDEEP, evaluated permit applications for all dredging
projects in and near Long Island Sod to catalog TOY restrictions imposed by DEEP and USACE for protection of marine/estuarine
fish and shellfish.
Environmental Impact Assessment Project Manager, Quinebaug Regional Technical Park EIE, Putnam, Connecticut.
Managed preparation of EIE that evaluated environmental impacts of construction a new vehicular bridge to access 267 acres of
land for development of a regional technical park including a regional YMCA. Project involved endangered species surveys for
herpetiles and Phase I/II archaeological surveys as required by SHPO. Project set-aside 92 acres along the Quinebaug River for
conservation. Project was sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, the Town of
Putnam and the Greater Hartford YMCA.
Project Manager, Marshfield Airport Master Plan EA/EIR, Marshfield, Massachusetts. Managed the natural resource section of
the document that addressed impacts to rare species (eastern box turtle), wetlands, water quality and coastal zone consistency
associated with the Airport Master Plan Update that included runway extensions and new Part 77/TERPS surfaces. Managed the
development of an updated Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) that was customized to minimize impacts to eastern box turtle
habitat and wetlands.
Project Planner, Marshfield Airport Perimeter Fence, Marshfield, Massachusetts. Responsible for preparing NEPA/MEPA,
Chapter 91, NOI, CZM and Section 404 permits associated with proposed perimeter fence/bridge crossing over Green Harbor River.
Harbor Brook Flood Control and Linear Trail Project EIE, Meriden, Connecticut. Managed Environmental Impact Evaluation
(EIE) for proposed flood improvement master plan along 4 miles of stream that cuts through the City’s Central Business District
under contract to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Project involves a host of flood
mitigation activities including: upstream detention, creation of floodplain shelves, stream profile modifications, daylighting of
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culverts, property acquisitions and floodproofing. Evaluated several other alternatives including an alternate design event,
upstream and underground detention and mass property acquisitions and floodproofing. The project also involved a third-party
review of hydrologic & hydraulic analyses performed by others.
Project Planner, AST Construction at Windham Airport, Windham, Connecticut. For the Connecticut Airport Authority,
prepared environmental review to determine if construction of two above-ground fuel storage tanks would trigger the need for an
Environmental Impact Evaluation. Site is proximal to endangered species habitat, floodplain and public water supply watershed
land.
Project Manager, DESPP Firearms Training Facility Siting Study, Connecticut. Managed siting analysis that involved a
geodatabase analysis of over 4,000 potential sites in CT to support the construction of a new outdoor Firearms Training Center for
the State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP, a.k.a. State Police). The existing facility is frequently
flooded and inadequate to support current firearms training programs. Developed a scoring system used to develop a shortlist of
sites including parcels greater than 100-acres, Brownfield sites, quarries, existing shooting ranges, underutilized/vacant airports and
other land uses potentially compatible with the proposed use. Managed on-line ArcGIS system that was used by DESPP, CT DCS
and CT DAS to evaluate and select alternatives for further evaluation during the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act process.
Project Manager, Infrastructure Improvements/Rentschler Field Development EIE, East Hartford, Connecticut. Managed a $1
million EIE involving transportation and land development impacts associated with a $5 billion Master Plan for the former United
Technologies Corporation 750-acre airfield. He managed technical studies on the economic impacts, endangered species
impacts/mitigation and property impacts of the project including a REMI model analysis of local and regional economic impacts of
the project. Assisted in the evaluating a proposed elementary magnet school’s impact on local town budget.
Project Planner, Power Plant Expansion, New Haven, Connecticut. Prepared Land Use and Environmental Information Report
and permit applications for the proposed expansion of an existing power plant along New Haven Harbor.
Project Plan, Bacon Street and Intervale Road MBTA Rail Crossings, Wellesley and Weston, Massachusetts. Prepared
Categorical Exclusion documentation for proposed rail bridge replacements along the Framingham Line.
Planner, Route 101A Bypass Study/Environmental Impact Statement, Nashua, New Hampshire. Planned and managed
transportation Origin & Destination surveys at 7 locations in the Nashua area to determine travel patterns in support of a proposed
bypass of Route 101A.
Project Manager, Steele Brook Flood Control EIE, Watertown, Connecticut. Mr. Lecco is the Project Manager for this DEP-
sponsored project involving 3,000 linear feet of stream restoration to control flooding in a commercial/industrial area of
Watertown, CT. Key issues include utility and recreation impacts and the creation of an improved riparian habitat with collateral
flood protection features.
Project Manager, Seaside State Park Master Plan EIE, Waterford, Connecticut. Managed CEPA document for proposed
redevelopment of new State park. Evaluated several alternatives including reuse of existing National Register structures for
lodging with a public/private partnership. Key issues included historic resources, traffic, economic feasibility, coastal erosion and
flooding and state-protected species. Significant public input was provided during the CEPA process.
Project Planner, Sperry Street Rehabilitation, New Haven, Connecticut. Prepared Categorical Exclusion documentation in
accordance with Department of Housing NEPA guidelines for proposed demolition of commercial/industrial structures in
downtown New Haven.
Project Planner, Plainridge Park Casino, Plainville, Massachusetts. Primary facilitator and organizer of RFA-2 application to the
Massachusetts Gaming Commission for the construction of a new all-slots casino at the existing Plainridge Park Raceway. Applicant
was successfully awarded a license to operate, one of four licensed casinos in the Commonwealth. The key issue was site access
and traffic.
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Project Scientist, Bogue Brook Reservoir Dam Reconstruction, Montville, Connecticut. Prepared DEEP Dam Construction and
USACE permit applications for reconstruction of an existing concrete dam for the New London Water Department. Project
included wetland delineation and a field survey for two state-protected species (one fish and one bird) within the project area.
Planner, Plan of Development Updates for Enfield and Monroe, Connecticut. As part of their Plan of Development updates,
evaluated existing socioeconomic data and forecasted future build-out scenarios for these two municipalities.
Planner, Water Supply Plans for Various Connecticut Water Companies. Conducted population and land use analysis of existing
and future service areas for water utility companies in Norwich, Middletown, Meriden and Watertown, CT. Developed emergency
contingency plans for various drought scenarios.
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Education
B.S., 2011, Civil Engineering, University
of Massachusetts Amherst
Licenses & Registrations
2019, Professional Engineer,
Massachusetts, #55402
Soil Evaluator, #13884, Commonwealth
of Massachusetts - MassDEP
Areas of Specialization
Civil Engineering
Land Development/Site Design
Site Layout
Grading and Drainage
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Mark Stadnicki, P.E.
Assistant Project Manager
Summary of Experience
Mr. Stadnicki has experience in various aspects of civil engineering site development
including layout, grading, utility, drainage design as well as construction support. In
addition, he has experience in the permitting process which accompanies site civil
development projects, having prepared permit applications as required by State and
Local agencies. Mr. Stadnicki also has experience presenting projects before Local
permitting agencies and the local public.
Mr. Stadnicki has worked on numerous site civil developments performing such tasks as
review of local by-laws, evaluation, planning, layout, grading, utility, drainage design,
preparing engineers opinion of costs, construction specification writing, contractor
submittal review, and construction observation. Mr. Stadnicki’s civil site development
experience ranges from evaluations to final design, permitting and construction. Before
joining GZA, Mr. Stadnicki was with SVE Associates.
Project Experience
Project Engineer, Carriage Grove Phase 1A & 1B, Belchertown, Massachusetts.
Provide site engineering services for a 108 unit housing development (Phase 1A) and
supporting renovations to a historic building (Phase 2B). Project tasks include layout,
site grading, stormwater management, sediment and erosion control.
Project Engineer, Kings Corner Culvert Replacement, Halwey, Massachusetts.
Provide site engineering services for the replacement of an existing culvert under West
Hawley, Road (Route 8A) in Hawley, MA.
Project Experience Prior to GZA
SVE Associates
Project Manager, NUPRO, LLC., Deerfield, Massachusetts. Provide civil site design
and permitting services for a 10,000+ SF Manufacturing building in the Town of
Deerfield. Project tasks included the layout, stormwater management and permitting of
the project through the Select Board and Conservation Commission.
SVE Associates
Project Engineer, Treehouse Deerfield, One Community Place, Deerfield,
Massachusetts. Provide site, stormwater design and permitting services for multiple
phases of the redevelopment of One Community Place in Deerfield. Tasks included the
layout, site grading, and stormwater management for the site improvements for
Treehouse’s Phase 2 redevelopment of the property. Also provide design and permitting
for a pedestrian trail and pedestrian stream crossing.
SVE Associates
Staff Engineer, Condominiums at Sugarloaf, Deerfield, Massachusetts. Provide civil
site design and construction support of a 35 Lot senior housing subdivision on 22 Ac of
land at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Site design included
+/-3,100 LF of roadway, with associated sanitary, sewer, water and stormwater
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management, soil exploration to estimate the seasonal high groundwater for the MassDEP Stormwater Management Standards,
provide construction layout.
SVE Associates
Project Engineer, Green River Building, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Provide civil site design and permitting services for a
redevelopment project of an old grocery store Pioneer Valley Community Action. Tasks included providing site layout design, site
grading, site plan development, and permitting of the project with the Planning Board and Conservation Commission.
SVE Associates
Project Engineer, Greenfield Municpal Parking Garage, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Provide civil design of the relocation of
existing utilities around the proposed site of the municipal parking garage. Provide site layout, grading, stormwater design, and
construction specifications for the project.
SVE Associates
Engineer, NEXAMP, Various Sites, Massachusetts. Provide an array of services that ranged from civil site design, permitting,
and construction support/layout at various NEXAMP project sites throughout Massachusetts.
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Education
MS & PhD, Civil Engineering, University
of Massachusetts-Amherst
BS, Mechanical Engineering,
Washington University in St Louis
Registrations & Certificates
Engineer-in-Training, 2017
Massachusetts #25331
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and
Health
Troxler Nuclear Gage Safety
Areas of Specialization
Systems Modeling
Climate Resiliency Planning &
Adaptation
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Leslie DeCristofaro
Water Resource Engineer
Summary of Experience
Leslie DeCristofaro joined GZA as a Water Resources Engineer in spring of 2022
bringing academic experience across water resources and mechanical engineering,
geology, and architecture. Her graduate research at the University of Massachusetts
involved systems modeling, hydrologic forecasting, and novel methods of quantifying
and visualizing the benefits of climate change adaptations for water utilities. She has
additionally worked in the construction industry in roles ranging from carpentry to
safety and documentation. Her current projects at GZA include dam and stormwater
inspections, project specifications, and construction observation. Leslie continues to
volunteer as crew with Habitat for Humanity and local trail and permaculture
organizations.
Relevant Project Experience
Project Engineer, Follow-Up Inspection of Porter Lake Dam, City of Springfield,
Massachusetts.Conducted follow-up to phase 1 inspection for Porter Lake Dam and
prepared report, photo documentation, and recommendations.
Experience Prior to GZA
Field Staff, Western Builders, Granby, Massachusetts. Assisted with as-builts,
historical preservation sketches, confined space monitoring, safety audits, compliance
with local COVID-19 regulations, and various building tasks.
Research Assistant, Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast, Amherst,
Massachusetts/New York City, New York. Provided models, data, and reports to
entities including the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, The
Susquehanna River Basin Commission, and The Nature Conservancy in the areas of
hydrology, hydraulics, water quality, and operations.
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Education
M.S., 2002, Geosciences; University of
Massachusetts; Amherst, MA
B.S., 1999, Physical Geography;
Plymouth State University; Plymouth,
NH
Licenses & Registrations
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER; 2015
(refresher 2019)
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and
Health; 2013
Red Cross CPR First Aid Training 2019
MDAR Applicator License, MA; 2017
Areas of Specialization
Wetland Delineation
Environmental Compliance
Monitoring
WPA Permitting
Natural Resources Surveys
In-stream Habitat Studies
Affiliations/Memberships
Massachusetts Association of
Conservation Commissions; 2011
Association of State Wetland
Managers; 2018
Association of Massachusetts
Wetlands Scientists; 2019
Williamsburg Conservation
Commissioner since 2011
Williamsburg Greenway Committee
Member since 2014
Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity
Collaborative
Franklin Conservation District Staff
since 2016
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Joseph Rogers
Project Manager
Ecologist / Natural Resources Specialist
Summary of Experience
Joe Rogers is an ecologist with 15 years of experience in project management, field
studies and environmental education. At GZA, Joe frequently conducts wetland
delineations, provides field support on a variety of projects types, and implements
regulatory permitting support for large-scale solar, industrial, and public projects. He
has experience with writing proposals, budgeting and with working in both large team
and individual settings. He is currently excited about working towards a Professional
Wetlands Scientist certification and expanding his environmental permitting
experience.
Prior to starting with GZA, Joe worked in other environmental firms, and as an
independent environmental consultant focusing on Wetlands Protection Act
permitting for single family home projects and has extensive experience in large-scale
construction and environmental compliance monitoring. He worked for the City of
Northampton as the Conservation Lands Manager where he was responsible for the
assessment and maintenance of public lands. Prior to that, Joe was the Associate
Director of the Rushing Rivers Institute where he managed and collaborated on
watershed ecology-based projects using MesoHABSIM habitat modeling. Joe has
served as a member of his town’s Conservation Commission for the past nine years and
on the Greenway Committee for the past six.
Mr. Rogers is certified to conduct Non-Tidal Stream Crossing evaluations per the North
Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) protocol throughout the 13-state
North Atlantic region. This protocol includes observations and documentation of the
subject crossing(s) (for example road type, flow condition, crossing alignment) and of
the structure construction (for example material, shape, dimensions). Based on data
collected during the field surveys, the crossing will be assessed for aquatic connectivity
by the Lead Observer via the NAACC ranking system and entered into the NAACC
Road-Stream Crossing database. The NAACC Database is cited by the MA DER as a
source of information for helping communities prioritize culvert replacement projects
for funding by the Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program.
Selected Project Experience
UTILITIES
Project Manager, Electric Transmission Line Replacement, Massachusetts.
Managed a priority structure replacement project for a major utility provider. The
project involved wetlands and rare species mapping, coordination with cultural surveys,
WPA permit filings and SWPPP applications submittals in support of the project.
Various Roles, Electric Transmission Line Replacement, Massachusetts and
Connecticut. Provided team support at various levels and preformed task on multiple
projects related to utility line structure replacements and maintenance.
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WETLANDS/PERMITTING
Project Manager, East Mountain Road, Westfield, Massachusetts. Enforcement Order compliance project involving multiple
days of wetland delineations, development of a site stabilization plan, wetland restoration plan, subcontractor oversite, and
stakeholder coordination.
Project Manager, Eversource Line 312 Structure Replacement Project, Windsor to Erving, Massachusetts. WPA, USACOE,
ACO, Cultural, and NHESP permitting along with conduction construction SWPPPs and rare species monitoring related to structure
replacements and access road upgrades.
Project Manager, River Road, Plainfield, Massachusetts. Enforcement Order compliance project involving wetland delineations,
development of an upland Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone restoration plan, planting oversite, and monitoring.
Project Manager, Environmental Enforcement and Compliance, Confidential Location, Massachusetts. In support of an
Enforcement Order, represented our client by completing wetlands delineations, developing a site stabilization plan, developing a
restoration planting and stream crossing plan, representing our client and project to secure approvals from the local Conservation
Commission and NHESP.
Project Manager, Tennyson Road, Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Wetland delineation and WPA permitting related to
unspecified development on two residential properties.
Project Manager, Dollar Road, Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Wetland delineation on a commercial property.
RARE SPECIES SURVEYS
Field Specialist, Multiple Project Locations, Massachusetts. Turtle sweeps for Eastern box turtle and wood turtles as part of
established Turtle Protection Plans on these sites.
Experience Prior to GZA
Wetlands/Permitting
Project Manager, MA DCR, Boxford Trail Design and Permitting, Boxford, Massachusetts. NOI project manager for a park
road repair project with large stream crossing.
Project Manager, Sunderland Road Delineation and ANRAD, Amherst, Massachusetts. Delineation and ANRAD permitting
project for a potential large-scale development.
Assistant Project Manager, MA DCR, Fearing Pond Campground Erosion Control, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Provided
wetland delineation assistance, GPS data collection and drafted RDA for the installation of stormwater controls, WPA permitting
through the Conservation Commission.
Wetland Scientist, Confidential Client, Wetland Delineation, Assessment, and Permitting, Confidential Location. Completed
wetland delineations on 4 properties, produced maps, filed with NHESP, and submitted ANRAD in support of a commercial
building development proposal.
Wetland Scientist, Galehead Development, LLC, Granville II Solar permitting, Granville, Massachusetts. Provided wetland
delineation assistance, GPS data collection and drafted wetland report, WPA and Planning Board permitting assistance, and
Conservation Commission assistance.
Wetland Scientist, Confidential Environmental Support Services, Large-Scale Wind Generation Project, South Dakota.
Provided wetland delineation assistance, GPS data collection and drafted daily reports in remote area.
Wetland Scientist, Stream Geomorphic Assessments, Support for Multiple Culvert Replacements, Massachusetts. Wetlands
delineations, cross-sections and pebble counts in support of multiple projects.
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Restoration Specialist, Neponset River Dam Removal and Abatement Restoration, Walpole, Massachusetts. Assisted in
planting over 40,000 plugs, pots, and shrubs in the restored floodplain.
In-Stream Habitat Assessments
Project Manager, Niobrara River Instream Flow Study, Nebraska. NE Department of Parks and Game. Developing
Environmental Flows for Fish and Wildlife for the Niobrara River focused on assessing the current ecological status of the river. One
goal was to determine if the current water allotments for agriculture in the watershed left enough water in the river to support the
native fish and bird community. This project was especially concerned with several threatened and endangered species that used
the river. The project surveyed 100 miles of river where, in some places, the braided sand channel was over a quarter mile wide. This
project is notable for the development of avian use habitat models for the first time in the MesoHABSIM framework.
Project Manager, Putnam Water Supply District, Little River Instream Flow Study, Putnam, Connecticut. Assessing the
District’s impact on the Little River as part of their relicensing and appropriation request. This project focused on recording
instream habitat conditions over a range of flows to develop a model of habitat availability. Withdrawal records, when modeled,
documented the pumping operation’s level of stress placed on the fish community. Pumping and habitat improvement scenarios
were simulated for the department to promote better habitat conditions while increasing pumping yields. A table of options and
guidelines was provided for the DEP and water district’s review along with a detailed report.
Project Manager, Nestle Waters NA, Wekepeke Brook Instream Flow Study, Sterling, Massachusetts. Development of a
mitigation method and ecological impacts offset for spring water withdrawals on downstream habitats for fish and invertebrates
(2010). The Wekepeke Brook project involved a detailed habitat survey of a cold-water stream that supports a self-sustaining
population of native brook trout. Nestle Waters NA wanted to model potential stream impacts at a withdrawn water bottling site.
This project involved habitat, fish, macroinvertabrarate, temperature, and mussel surveys which were integrated to produce a
comprehensive report on the current ecological status of the brook. Several proposed water withdrawal and habitat augmentation
scenarios were modeled and simulated. The study documented negative impacts that could be compensated for with additional
restorations and habitat improvements.
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Education
B.S., 2013, Environmental Science,
Northwestern University
Areas of Specialization
State and Federal Permitting and
Planning
Community Engagement
Wetland Delineation
Technical Reporting
Data Mapping/Visualization (GIS)
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Adrienne Dunk, WPIT
Project Manager
Summary of Experience
Ms. Dunk is a Project Manager within GZA’s Ecological Services practice area. Based in
Western Massachusetts, she has experience across New England, New York, and New
Jersey conducting ecological inventories, designing wetland restoration sites,
supporting site remediation projects, and performing on-site construction monitoring
for utility and transportation permit compliance. Ms. Dunk has provided wetland
delineation and natural resource permitting support to multiple client sectors including
water resources and dams, utilities and solar development, site remediation,
residential development, and land management organizations. She has obtained
natural resource permits for projects at the municipal, regional, state, and federal
levels, including the preparation of environmental planning documents (MEPA, NEPA).
Prior to joining GZA, Ms. Dunk was a field ecologist with a focus on endangered species
habitat monitoring, landscape-level data collection, and stream restoration with the
United Stated Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and non-profits.
Relevant Project Experience
REGULATORY PERMITTING
Natural Resource Specialist, Eversource Energy, Multiple Municipalities,
Massachusetts. Prepared Notices of Intent, MassDEP 401 Individual Water Quality
Certification, and USACE Section 404 PreConstruction Notification and Self-
Verifications to permit the proposed replacement of 32-miles of transmission line
spanning seven municipalities in western Massachusetts.
Natural Resource Specialist, City of Springfield, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Prepared multiple Notices of Intent, MassDEP 401 Individual Water Quality
Certifications, and USACE Section 404 Self-Verifications in support of several Parks
Department projects including the maintenance dredging of a municipal golf course
irrigation system and pond, construction of accessible trails and nature-education
amenities at camp facilities, and redevelopment of an inner-city waterfront park and
boat launch.
Natural Resource Specialist, Loon Pond, City of Springfield, Springfield,
Massachusetts. Obtained an Order of Conditions, USACE Section 404 Self-Verification
and Chapter 91 License for improvements at Loon Pond, a listed Great Pond, including
new and water recreational access.
Natural Resource Specialist, City of Gloucester, Babson Reservoir, Gloucester,
Massachusetts. Prepared Notice of Intent, MassDEP 401 Individual Water Quality
Certification, and USACE Section 404 Self Verification for the installation of an aeration
system in an Outstanding Resource Water drinking water reservoir.
Natural Resource Specialist, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Mattapoisett Bogs
Restoration, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Prepared Expanded Environmental
Notification Form, USACE Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification, and Ecological
Restoration Limited Project Notice of Intent for the restoration of Tripps Mill Brook and
the Bogs, an approximately 70-acre retired cranberry bog. The restoration has been
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designed in conjunction with Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration and United States Department of Agriculture,
Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Natural Resource Specialist, City of Leominster, North Nashua River Streambank Stabilization, Leominster, Massachusetts.
Prepared a Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent, USACE Section 404 PreConstruction Notification, and Section
401 Water Quality Certification Application for the restoration of approximately 400-linear feet of riverbank which has been
damaged. The project is funded through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
and was highlighted by FEMA, MEMA, and Massachusetts State Representatives as a successful partnership increasing
infrastructure resilience.
Natural Resource Specialist, Smith College, Mill River Bank Repair Project, Northampton, Massachusetts. Preparation of
permits associated with the planned stabilization of approximately 700 linear feet of eroding and failing river bank. Permits include
the preparation of an Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act 2021
Environmental Justice protocols and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report given the project proximity to
Environmental Justice communities. Other project permits include USACE Section 404 Individual Permit, MassDEP Section 401
Individual Water Quality Certification, and Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent in addition to Natural Heritage coordination due
to multiple rare species.
Natural Resource Specialist, The Clark Art Institute, Schow Pond Restoration Project, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Preparation of permits associated with dredging an approximately 1.3-acre pond to restore open water and water quality. Permits
include the preparation of an Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy
Act 2021 Environmental Justice protocols and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report given the project proximity to
Environmental Justice communities. Other project permits include USACE Section 404 Pre-Construction Notification, MassDEP
Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification, and Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent. GZA conducted Environmental
Justice Outreach in coordination with the Clark Art Institute.
Natural Resource Specialist, RJA Realty, Church Manufacturing Company Dam, Monson, Massachusetts. Prepared application
for and was awarded Massachusetts Department of Ecological Restoration (MassDER) Priority Project status. Also prepared an
Ecological Restoration Notice of Intent for the drawdown and restoration of the dam impoundment area as an investigatory stage
for potential dam removal.
Natural Resource Specialist, City of Springfield, Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Rehabilitation Project, Springfield,
Massachusetts. Prepared permits associated with rehabilitation of a dam constructed circa 1860 which support a locally-significant
roadway. Permits include the preparation of an Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) under the Massachusetts
Environmental Policy Act 2021 Environmental Justice protocols and prepared a Single Environmental Impact Report given the
project proximity to Environmental Justice communities. Other project permits include USACE Section 404 Pre-Construction
Notification, MassDEP Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification, and Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent. GZA
performed Environmental Justice outreach in coordination with the City of Springfield.
Natural Resource Specialist, Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety, Pontoosuc Lake Annual Drawdown, Pittsfield and
Lanesborough, Massachusetts. Prepared permits associated with the continuation of an annual drawdown conducted on this 500+
acre lake that spans two Massachusetts municipalities. The Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety sought to continue the annual
drawdown to provide dam protection and reduce flood risk to downstream communities. Necessary permits include the
preparation of an EENF under MEPA including the 2021 Environmental Justice protocols and the preparation of a Single
Environmental Impact Report given the proposed wetland alteration and proximity to Environmental Justice communities. Other
permits required include a Chapter 91 Waterways Program license for the dam and permit for the annual drawdown and Orders of
Conditions from both the City of Pittsfield and the Town of Lanesborough.
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Natural Resource Specialist, Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety, Greenwater Pond, Becket, Massachusetts. Performed a
regulatory and permitting due-diligence review to identify the permits and approvals necessary to implement an annual winter
drawdown to be conducted by the Office of Dam Safety at Greenwater Pond. This review included historical documents and plans
provided by the Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety and/or available at the Registry of Deeds to understand the status of the
Greenwater Pond Dam under the Chapter 91 Waterways Program. Additional efforts included bathymetric modeling of the
temporary alteration of open water resources that would be associated with the proposed drawdown.
Natural Resource Specialist, Critical Issues Analysis of Constraints for Solar Development, Town of Colebrook, New
Hampshire. Reviewed existing publicly-available geospatial data in conjunction with primary documents obtained from regulatory
authorities to assess potential regulatory challenges to solar site development.
Natural Resource Specialist, Wyman-Gordon Company/McWilliams Forge, Critical Issues Analysis of Constraints for Solar
Development, Rockaway, New Jersey. Reviewed existing publicly-available geospatial data in conjunction with GZA collected
field data, primary documents obtained from regulatory authorities, and prior permitting conditions to assess potential regulatory
challenges and requirements to solar development on a previously-remediated portion of this site with significant wetland
resources present.
Natural Resource Specialist, Summit Ridge Energy, Soil Survey and Analysis, Feura Bush, New York. Performed a site-wide
soil survey to characterize a potential solar development area for farmland soils as described by New York State and the USDA –
NRCS. Working with client to develop strategy to obtain a local zoning variance to pursue solar development.
Natural Resource Specialist, Delaware Valley Electric Cooperative, Delhi, New York. Prepared an Environmental Assessment
(EA) for the removal of an historic building on the Cooperative’s property. The EA was accepted by the United States Department
of Agriculture under the National Environmental Policy Act process.
Natural Resource Specialist, Somerset County Bridge Replacement, Bernardsville, New Jersey. Conducted wetland delineation
in preparation for County planned bridge replacement. Prepared mapping and reviewed relevant endangered and threatened
species data to prepare permit applications.
Natural Resource Specialist, Town of Piscataway, New Jersey. Conducted wetland delineation in preparation for Township
planned road improvements. Prepared mapping in conjunction with survey team to prepare State-required permits.
Natural Resource Specialist, PQ Corporation, Remedial Investigation, Wetland Delineation and Permitting, Rahway, New
Jersey. Performed wetland delineation and prepared a State-approved Letter of Interpretation and General Permit 14 required by
this large ISRA site for a specialty chemical. Conducted the field work necessary to determine site-specific clean up thresholds
based on Bio-risk assessment protocols.
Natural Resource Specialist, Wyman-Gordon Company/McWilliams Forge, Wetland Permitting, Rockaway, New Jersey.
Member of a GZA team providing remedial services at an active forge. Responsibilities included compiling data, researching
endangered/threatened species, and successfully attaining a Freshwater Wetlands General Permit 4 for remediation activities, a
full-site wetland delineation and NJDEP Letter of Interpretation, and an offsite Freshwater Wetlands General Permit 14 for
groundwater monitoring.
Natural Resource Specialist, North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Wetland Permitting, Ringwood, New Jersey.
GZA is providing LSRP, wetlands, and permitting services at the NJDWSC Shooting Range. GZA has successfully received State-
required permits to complete a full site characterization and additional required permits to complete the remedial action in
protected resource areas.
Natural Resource Specialist, 125 Doremus LLC., Wetland Permitting, Port Newark, New Jersey. Worked with GZA’s
remediation and engineering services to respond to an NJDEP Notice of Violation regarding fill placed in a Freshwater Wetland and
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Flood Hazard Area. Through the submission of a Freshwater Wetlands General Permit 4 and Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit
applications, GZA satisfied the requirements of the NJDEP and met the needs of the client.
NATURAL RESOURCE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE
Project Manager, Tasty Top, LLC., Sierra Vista Commons, Easthampton, Massachusetts. Conducted Environmental Justice
outreach and engagement and prepared an Expanded Environmental Notification Form for Massachusetts Environmental Policy
Act review for this proposed 33-acres, 214-unit mixed-use residential and commercial development.
Project Manager, Town of Amherst, Town-Wide Solar Assessment, Amherst, Massachusetts. Worked with the Town of
Amherst, the Energy Climate Action Committee, and the Solar Bylaw Working Group, to develop a town-wide solar assessment.
This assessment used publicly-available and town-owned GIS data to evaluate the entirety of the town for solar development
feasibility using a set of physical and logistical limitations. Feasible areas were then assessed for land use and land cover to develop
solar generation capacity estimates. The project also included robust public outreach and engagement to identify community
sentiment, opinion, and values associated with solar development and established carbon-reduction targets.
Natural Resource Specialist, City of Holyoke, Anniversary Hill Park, Preliminary Design, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Assessed
wetland limits for preliminary park redesign feasibility and assisted with a public outreach event to understand the community’s
interest and desires for currently closed 90± acre park. Public outreach included sharing initial designs, leading a nature hike,
soliciting design ideas, and understanding concerns related to managing this community resource. Also conducted and
documented an Environmental Assessment in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for funding under the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership.
Environmental Specialist, City of Springfield, Indian Orchard Water Quality Study, Springfield, Massachusetts. Assessed six
waterbodies in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield for recreational opportunities such as bathing beaches, fishing,
watercraft, and hiking. Assessments included water quality sampling for algal and bacterial factors, characterization of aquatic
vegetation, temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles, and visual assessments of stormwater outlets, access, and existing uses.
Environmental Specialist, City of Springfield, Watershops Pond, Springfield, Massachusetts. Conducted monitoring in
compliance with approved protocols under the Secretary’s Certificate and Notice of Intent for the Watershops Pond drawdown and
dam repair project. The project required the drawing down of an approximately 200-acre pond in Springfield to a residual pool of
approximately 17-acres. To comply with the permits, GZA conducted water quality monitoring of the residual pool including
temperature, and dissolved oxygen profiles as well as water clarity measurements. Additional monitoring included depth to
groundwater measurements in three wetlands bordering the pond, as well as seasonal vegetation inventories of these wetlands.
Environmental Specialist, Parsons, Connecticut Department of Transportation, Interstate 91/691 Interchange, Meriden
Connecticut. Delineated Ordinary High Water of watercourses along approximately 7-miles of Interstates 91 and 691 in preparation
of planned highway improvement projects. Prepared Wetland Report for inclusion in State and Federal permitting efforts.
Environmental Specialist, New England Infrastructure, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, New Campbell Road,
New Marlborough Massachusetts. Monitored construction of wetland replication and restoration areas for compliance with
design plans and applicable Massachusetts Department of Transportation specifications at a bridge reconstruction project.
Compliance Monitor, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company, T-Line Replacements, Ludlow, Massachusetts.
Monitored contractor compliance with Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification permit conditions for work in wetlands,
waterbodies, and outstanding resource waters.
Restoration Designer, Agilex – A Company of the Firmenich Group, Franklin Township, New Jersey. After conducting a tree
inventory where age, class, species, and georeferenced location were recorded, vegetation coverage models were created across
three strata to identify odor migration pathways off property. Using these models, a vegetational wind-break plan was created to
limit off-site migration of odors from the manufacturing plant to residential neighbors.
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Wetland Designer, 21st St Marina LLC, Coastal Wetland Planting Design, Avalon, New Jersey. As part of a coastal protection
and dredging program, designed an ecological enhancement area with three strata of estuarine wetlands. Oversaw the conceptual
design and bid specification production.
Wetland Designer, Former Gulton Industries, Conceptual Wetland Mitigation Design, Metuchen, New Jersey. Assessed current
wetland conditions including plant communities, hydrologic patterns, and stream morphology to design a wetland restoration plan
that minimized disturbance by strategically leveraging existing remediation excavation plans to design an ecologically maximized
wetland and stream complex.
Wetland Designer, 125 Doremus Ave LLC, Conceptual Wetland Mitigation Design, Port Newark, New Jersey. Assessed the
current condition of tidal wetlands in an industrial area to design a wetland mitigation project that would positively impact the
flora, fauna, and water quality of Port Newark.
Field Ecologist, Borough of Wharton, Hugh Force Canal Park Restoration Project, Borough of Wharton, New Jersey. Reviewed
an existing Freshwater Wetland Protection Act violation with GZA Engineers and Borough of Wharton DPW officials to determine
extent of required restoration. Designed the wetland and transition area restoration plan to enhance the biological community and
existing habitat for local and migratory species. Monitored construction and directed final plant installation.
BIOLOGICAL INVENTORY AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
Field Ecologist, Eversource Energy, 312-Line, Multiple Municipalities, Massachusetts. Ecologist responsible for contractor
monitoring and handling of protected turtle species including Eastern Box Turtle and Wood Turtle.
Field Ecologist, Firmenich Industrial Site, Coastal Resilience Restoration and Endangered Species Restoration, Newark, New
Jersey. Ongoing management and ecological inventory of restoration site along Passaic River to ensure long-term success of the
evolving natural area designed by GZA.
Field Ecologist, Conserve Wildlife Foundation, Ecological Inventory, Wetland Delineation, and Conservation Management
Plan, Stockton, New Jersey. Conducted ecological inventory of an historic 40-acre farm with on-site wetland delineation to
develop management recommendations and a conservation management plan for landowner action.
DATA VISUALIZATION/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Site Selection Tool Developer, Solar Landscape, New Jersey. Used publicly available GIS databases to develop a GIS-based solar
site suitability model to analyze existing known contaminated sites, landfills, and brownfields in New Jersey for potential solar
development sites. The web-based site suitability model used criteria including tax parcel size, wetland, stream, and critical habitat
size on site as well as existing impervious cover to identify potentially suitable sites for solar development projects.
Site Selection Tool Developer, Verogy, New Jersey. Used publicly available GIS databases to develop a GIS-based solar site
suitability model to analyze a utility service provider territory in New Jersey for potential solar development sites. The web-based
site suitability model used criteria including tax parcel size, wetland, stream, and critical habitat size on site, and existing
impervious cover to narrow the search for properties suitable for solar development projects.
GIS Coordinator, Bergen County Utilities Authority, North Bergen Liberty Generating Station, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Coordinated the integration of New Jersey and Federally published geographic data onto permitting plans to satisfy regulatory
review and permitting requirements for multi-state pipeline development.
GIS Support, Eversource Energy, Transmission Line Replacement Project, Various Towns, New Hampshire. Assisted in the
creation and maintenance of plans to manage future scheduled transmission pole replacement, map access paths, and estimate
resource impacts for permitting requirements.
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Education
MS, Environmental Science and
Management, University of Rhode
Island, 2018
BS, Wildlife and Conservation Biology,
2017
Graduate Level Studies GIS and Remote
Sensing, 2018
Areas of Specialization
GIS and Remote Sensing
GPS Data Acquisition/Processing
Wetland Ecology
Wildlife Management
Coastal Resiliency
Certifications
Certified Ecologist
Associate Wildlife Biologist
Protected Species Observer
Certification in GIS and Remote
Sensing
10-Hour Construction Safety and
Health
SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver
Affiliations/Memberships
Urban and Regional Information
Systems Association (URISA)
Massachusetts Association of
Conservation Commissions (MACC)
National Association of Wetland
Managers (NAWM)
Ecological Society of America (ESA)
The Wildlife Society (TWS)
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Jacquelyn Claver, CE, AWB®
Ecologist / Assistant Project Manager
Summary of Experience
Jacquelyn Claver provides her expertise to GZA in the fields of Wildlife, Wetlands and
GIS capability. Ms. Claver principal responsibilities lie with support to work in powerline
rights of way, solar development, residential development, and airport redevelopment
projects, as well as coastal resiliency work. Ms. Claver specializes in GIS, including data
management, data development/conversion, spatial analysis, cartographic design and
production as well as field data collection for asset management, ecological and
environmental assessment. Ms. Claver is also responsible for the deployment of GIS
web applications developed with Esri’s Story Map and Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS. As a
member of GZA’s GIS Standards Committee, Ms. Claver serves as active member in
GZA’s Geospatial Solutions Practice.
Relevant Project Experience
DATA VISUALIZATION/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
GIS Coordinator, Eversource Energy, 1044/1113 Transmission Line Structure
Replacement Project, Multiple Municipalities, Massachusetts. Oversaw field GPS
data collection efforts of a 37-mile-long utility transmission line. Processed field GPS
data and managed associated databases. Prepared final construction deliverables and
permit application plans using ArcGIS software.
GIS Coordinator, Eversource Energy, 312 Transmission Line Structure Replacement
Project, Multiple Municipalities, Massachusetts. Oversaw field GPS data collection
efforts of a utility transmission line. Processed field GPS data and managed associated
databases. Prepared final construction deliverables and permit application plans using
ArcGIS software.
GIS Coordinator, Eversource Energy, Line 1900/1732 Structure Replacement,
Harwinton, Connecticut. Oversaw field GPS data collection efforts of utility
transmission line. Processed field GPS data and managed associated databases.
Prepared final construction deliverables and permit application plans using ArcGIS
software.
GIS Coordinator, Amherst Town-Wide Solar Assessment, Amherst, Massachusetts.
Developed a grid-based solar feasibility assessment utilizing existing development
prohibitions and various feasibility factors for solar by employing spatial analysis GIS
tools. Also implemented a ranking formula to create a final solar feasibility score.
GIS Coordinator, FRCOG, Clesson Brook Watershed Climate Resilience MVP,
Buckland, Massachusetts. Developed a comprehensive database of assessed road-
stream crossings along the Clesson Brook used for prioritization of crossings for
replacement. Developed an interactive, on-line web mapping platform to track
geospatial information for each road-stream crossing and aid in gathering and
organizing data for the prioritization.
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GIS Coordinator, Buzzards Bay Coalition, Mattapoisett Bog Restoration, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Developed conceptual
designs of bog restoration alternatives using ArcGIS software based on biologist designs and aerial imagery.
GIS Coordinator, Bradley Airport, Rare Species Management Plan Update, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Developed airport
habitat assessment and rare species habitat assessment maps using ArcGIS software based on biologists’ survey and aerial
imagery.
BIOLOGICAL INVENTORY AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
Field Ecologist, Eversource Energy, 1044/1113-Line, Multiple Municipalities, Massachusetts. Ecologist responsible for
contractor monitoring and handling of protected turtles, plants and snake species including Eastern Box Turtle, Climbing Fern and
Eastern Rat Snake.
Field Ecologist, Borough of Fenwick, Hepburn Preserve Living Shoreline, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Ecologist responsible for
conducting rare species survey for federal and state listed species on the project site. Sited observation of rare coastal plant Canada
sand-spurry (Spergularia canadensis).
Field Ecologist, Quonochontaug Pond and Breachway Site Assessment, Charlestown, Rhode Island. Ecologist responsible for
conducting coastal resources survey to collect/confirm ecological characteristics of the site. GIS data and field investigations to map
habitat areas.
Field Ecologist, Woods Hole Eelgrass Survey (2019-2022), Falmouth, Massachusetts. Ecologist responsible for conducting
annual survey of submerged aquatic vegetation for continued monitoring and assessment for waterfront construction at Steamship
Authority Woods Hole Ferry Terminal.
Field Ecologist, Nantucket Eelgrass Survey, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Ecologist responsible for conducting survey of
submerged aquatic vegetation for monitoring and assessment for waterfront construction at Steamship Authority Nantucket Ferry
Terminal.
Field Ecologist, MA Army National Guard, Camp Edwards Lepidoptera Monitoring, Mashpee, Massachusetts. Ecologist
responsible for conducting lepidoptera black light trapping surveys at Camp Edwards.
Field Ecologist, Eversource Energy, 1732/1900-Line, Municipalities, Connecticut. Ecologist responsible for assisting in whip-
poor-will nest survey and Eastern Box Turtle and Leopard Frog monitoring in lieu of construction.
Field Ecologist, Borrego Solar, Vernal Pool Survey, Franklin, New Hampshire. Ecologist responsible for assisting in field
assessment of potential vernal pool habitat for solar development.
Field Ecologist, BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., Turtle Nesting Habitat Survey, Uxbridge, Massachusetts.Ecologist responsible for
assisting in field assessment for Eastern Box Turtle nesting habitat per conditions of NHESP permit.
Natural Resource Specialist, Chatham Airport Natural Resources Assessment, Chatham, Massachusetts. Preparation of
Chatham Airport Wildlife Hazard Site Visit Report and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
REGULATORY PERMITTING
Natural Resource Specialist, Hepburn Preserve Living Shoreline, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Assisted in the preparation
permitting documents (COP, Section 404, NDDB, SHPO, Coastal Site Plan Review application) for submittal.
Natural Resource Specialist, Marshfield Airport, Marshfield, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent
and a National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusion for the airport’s stormwater improvement project.
Natural Resource Specialist, Pittsfield Airport, Marshfield, Massachusetts. Prepared an Addendum to Pittsfield Airports
Vegetation Management Plan and a Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent for the airport.
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Natural Resource Specialist, Kendall Street Development, Granby, Massachusetts. Prepared a USACE Section 404 Pre-
Construction Notification, MassDEP Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification, and Wetland Protection Act Notice of Intent
for a single-family home development.
Natural Resource Specialist,City of New Haven, Long Wharf Erosion Protection-Shoreline Project, New Haven, Connecticut.
Prepared an essential fish habitat assessment for permitting of a living shoreline in New Haven Harbor.
Natural Resource Specialist, BVH Integrated Services, P.C., Mirror Lake Restoration, Storrs, Connecticut. Preparation of
permits associated with dredging an approximately 5-acre lake to restore open water and water quality. Permits include the
preparation of an USACE Section 404, individual permit.
Natural Resource Specialist, Lot Q Sunny Crest Lane, Belchertown, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection Act Notice
of Intent for a single-family home development.
Natural Resource Specialist, Stonegate Road Development, South Hadley, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection Act
Notice of Intent for a single-family home development.
Natural Resource Specialist, 11 San Souci Development, South Hadley, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection Act
Notice of Intent for a single-family home development.
Natural Resource Specialist, River Road Culvert Replacement, Whately, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection Act
Notice of Intent for a culvert replacement.
Natural Resource Specialist, Big Y Inc., Pedestrian Bridge Project, Springfield, Massachusetts. Prepared a Wetland Protection
Act Notice of Intent for a proposed pedestrian bridge.
Experience Prior to GZA
Research Assistant, URI Environmental Data Center, Kingston, Rhode Island. Thin-layer deposition project on salt marsh
vegetation mapping using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery in Rhode Island.Ecologist responsible for conducting pre-
deposition and post-deposition salt marsh vegetation mapping from point transect sampling. Conducted image classification and
accuracy assessment of UAV imagery for creation of salt marsh land cover maps.
SCA Common Tern Studies, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham, Massachusetts. Ecologist responsible for daily bird
productivity plots, banding, and trapping of Common Terns, Roseate Terns and Black Skimmers. Conducted diet studies,
kleptoparasitism observations, predator control, gull nest destruction, and data entry.
Mist Netting Volunteer, Kingston Wildlife Research Station, Kingston Rhode Island. Ecologist responsible for assisting in mist
netting of migratory songbirds, identification of bird species and careful recordation of measurements from the lead bander.
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Education
M.S., 2021,
Biological Systems Engineering,
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
B.S., 2019,
Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Tennessee Technological University
Registrations & Certificates
Engineer-in-Training – 2019,
Tennessee #34118
Rope Access Technician - Level 1
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of State Dam Safety
Officials
Society of Ecological Restoration
Areas of Specialization
Hydrological and Hydraulic (H&H)
Computer Modeling
Stream and River Restoration
Engineering
Sediment Transport Modeling
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
(CADD)
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Rex Gamble, E.I.T.
Engineer I – Dams/ Water Resources
Summary of Experience
Mr. Gamble is a Water Resources Engineer in the Dams and Water Resources Group at
GZA. He joined GZA in June 2021 with a master’s degree in biological system
engineering with a stream restoration specialization. The majority of his work at GZA
includes flood hazard characterization and the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of
sites using software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and ArcMaps.
Other work includes dam inspections, dam emergency action plans, and engineering
services for municipal water projects. Mr. Gamble also has analysis and data
management experience in coding with Python and R. Mr. Gamble was a staff engineer
on the projects listed below.
Relevant Project Experience
Hydraulic Modeling for Bank Stabilization of the North Nashua River, Leominster,
Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by the City of Leominster to prepare a nature-
based bank stabilization design for a bank on the North Nashua River, which was
threatening existing infrastructure. Mr. Gamble developed 1D HEC-RAS models
suitable for use in a FEMA No-Rise Certification. He applied Civil3D to develop a surface
from survey data which was then imported into HEC-RAS to develop cross-sections.
Mr. Gamble wrote a memo report arguing that the proposed bank stabilization
qualified for the FEMA No-Rise Certification.
Water Crossing Scour Analysis, Various Locations. GZA was contracted by National
Grid to assess the current and potential scour at 66 gas pipeline water crossings in the
Northeast. Mr. Gamble performed the desktop scour analysis. Using data from the field
and available online, Mr. Gamble would assess the scour potential at each site by
applying hydraulic equations and comparing estimated velocity results to incipient
motion sediment velocities from the NRCS Part 654 National Engineering Handbook.
Mr. Gamble wrote the scour analysis portion of the final reports for each of the sites.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling for Climate Resiliency Plan of Clesson Brook,
Buckland, Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by the Town of Buckland to
characterize the fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulics of the Clesson
Brook watershed in the present and given climate change. Mr. Gamble was responsible
for modeling the Clesson Brook watershed in HEC-HMS to identify present-day and
future climate change flows following RMAT Tier 2 guidelines. Mr. Gamble created
hydraulic models in 2D HEC-RAS which included 2D structures such as culverts and
bridges to gauge flooding hazards during design floods. In the future, the HEC-RAS
model will be further developed to assess the effects of proposed stream restoration
projects in the Clesson Brook watershed.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling of Amethyst Brook, Pelham, Massachusetts.
GZA was contracted by Home City Development, Inc. to estimate the base flood
elevation on Amethyst Brook, adjacent to a new development of the client, because
the Town of Pelham did not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Mr.
Gamble created the HEC-HMS and 2D HEC-RAS models used to estimate the base
flood elevation. Following this, Mr. Gamble performed a 2D floodway delineation
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adjacent to the new development. Mr. Gamble used GIS to display the results of the hydraulic model and wrote the deliverable to
the client.
Tainter Gate Inspection of Remmel Dam, Hot Springs, Arkansas. GZA was contracted by Entergy Arkansas to perform an up-
close visual inspection of the twelve spillways gates at Remmel Dam. Mr. Gamble, having rope access training, conducted the visual
inspection of the Remmel Dam gates over the period of four days and in accordance with Chapter 14, Appendix L of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) Engineering Guidelines for the Evaluation of Hydropower Projects. Inspections consisted
of descending and ascending the spillway on rope, performing metal thickness tests, and visually examining for signs of structural
instabilities in each member of the gates. Mr. Gamble drafted the final report for the gate inspection.
Hazard Classification Study and Incremental Damage Study of Lake Garrison Dam, Monroeville, New Jersey. GZA was
contracted by Lake Garrison Inc. to perform hazard classification and incremental damage studies of Lake Garrison Dam. Using the
methodologies in TR-55, Mr. Gamble created a HEC-HMS model to provide the inflows for the hydraulic study. Following this, Mr.
Gamble created 2D dam break models which included 2D culverts and bridges in HEC-RAS to perform the hazard classification and
incremental damage studies. To model the probable maximum flood, Mr. Gamble developed a value for the probable maximum
precipitation using HMR-51 and HMR-52 manuals.
Emergency Action Plan and Dam Break Modeling for Hammershop Pond Dam, Sharon, Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by
the Town of Sharon to develop an Emergency Action Plan and an inundation map for Hammershop Pond Dam. Mr. Gamble
developed a 1D unsteady HEC-RAS model and performed a dam breach analysis of the dam using the sunny day breach method.
Mr. Gamble performed domino failure of the dams downstream that were overtopped by the dam break flood wave. Mr. Gamble
used GIS to develop inundation maps. He also created the Emergency Action Plan in accordance with the Massachusetts Dam
Safety Regulations, 302 CMR 10.11.
Wave Runup and Overtopping Study of Foss Reservoir, Framingham, Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by MWRA to develop
conceptual grading/raising alternatives to provide minimum freeboard consistent with the Reclamation guidelines and protect the
dike from wave action overtopping. Mr. Gamble performed the calculations of concurrent wind setup and wave runup in MathCAD
in accordance with standards set in the Bureau of Reclamation Design Standards No. 13 Embankment Dams. Following these
calculations, Mr. Gamble performed an overtopping discharge analysis using equations in USACE Coastal Engineering Manual Part
VI and the EurOtop Manual. Mr. Gamble developed a Python script to solve the implicit differential equations provided by the
manuals.
Weatherford Tailings Dam, Millsap, Texas. GZA was contracted by Vulcan Materials Company for assessment and design of a
proposed 10- to 20-foot high and 2,400-foot-long tailing dam at Weatherford Quarry. Mr. Gamble was responsible for identifying
the spillway design flow for this dam in the state of Texas and iteratively modeling the proposed spillway to aid in design. Analyzing
proposed surface conditions in Civil3D and ArcMaps, and comparing these conditions to the Texas Administrative Code, Mr.
Gamble found the spillway design flood to be ½ the probable maximum flood. By applying Texas Commission of Environmental
Quality guideline GI-364 in tandem with creating a HEC-HMS model, Mr. Gamble found the ½ probable maximum flood at the site.
The HEC-HMS model was then used to inform spillway geometry design.
Boehringer Ingelheim Boardwalk Hydrology and Hydraulics Modeling, Ridgefield, Connecticut. GZA was contracted by
Boehringer Ingelheim to develop designs for a wetland boardwalk in their corporate campus. The boardwalk would need to cross an
unnamed stream. Mr. Gamble was tasked with characterizing the hydrology and hydraulics of the stream crossing to aid the design
of this crossing. Mr. Gamble created a HEC-HMS and 2D HEC-RAS model including 2D culvert crossings.
Third Herring Brook Low-Head Dam Removal, Norwell, Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by the Massachusetts Division of
Ecological Restoration to perform the design and permitting to remove three low-head dams on Third Herring Brook. Mr. Gamble
was responsible for drafting the existing and proposed design conditions in Civil3D for the permitting application. Mr. Gamble also
participated in field work associated with the design including wetland delineation, surveying, and sediment assessment.
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Education
B.S., 1996, Civil Engineering, Worcester
Polytechnic Institute
M.S., 1998, Civil Engineering, University of
Massachusetts, Lowell
Licenses & Registrations
Professional Engineer, Massachusetts,
#45877
Professional Engineer, Connecticut,
#28563
Professional Engineer, Rhode Island, #9778
Professional Engineer, New York,
#096864-1
Professional Engineer, Michigan,
#6201309953
Certified Floodplain Manager – 2017,
#US-17-10073
Areas of Specialization
Flood Hazard Vulnerability
Assessment
Flood Resiliency Planning and Design
FEMA Floodplain Mapping Revisions
and Analyses
Dam and Levee Engineering
Assessment and Design
Dam Emergency Action Planning
Surface Water Hydrology
Hydraulic Engineering
Scour at Bridges
2-D Hydrodynamic Modeling
Stormwater Management and Design
Water Resources Management
Geographic Information Systems
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David M. Leone, P.E., CFM
Associate Principal/Hydraulic Engineer
Summary of Experience
Mr. Leone is a civil engineer in GZA’s Water Services Group who specializes in flood
hazard analysis, hazard risk management, and dam engineering. He has over 19 years
of experience, all with GZA, and is a licensed professional engineer in four states (New
York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island).
Mr. Leone’s flood hazard assessment and hazard risk management expertise includes
hazard vulnerability assessments focusing on surface water hydrology, open-channel
hydraulics, and two- and three-dimensional hydrodynamics. Mr. Leone has extensive
experience with analysis of both riverine and coastal environments, including the
combined effects of stormwater, groundwater, and riverine and coastal flood
mechanisms. His expertise includes simulation of rainfall/runoff and hydrodynamic
processes, hydraulic structures, and mapping using state-of-the practice computer
software and geographic information systems (GIS). Mr. Leone is well-versed in
several hydrologic computer applications including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ADCIRC,
SWAN, SWMM, and FLO-2D, and has also developed site-specific computer models for
both watershed and reservoir-specific water balance simulation.
Relevant Project Experience
Flood Assessment of Co-generation Facility, Linden, New Jersey. GZA was
subcontracted by a power producer effected by Superstorm Sandy to develop a flood
frequency curve and conceptual flood mitigation alternatives. The work included
development of a coastal storm surge flood-frequency curve using statistical analyses
of tidal gage data, 2-dimensional computer modeling of synthetic hurricanes, and
overland flooding analysis with FLO-2D. GZA also collaborated with the owner and its
Contractor to develop conceptual designs for flood protection, including perimeter
barriers. GZA used its models to assist in the design and to assess post-construction
flood impacts to the site and surrounding areas.
Senior Project Manager/Principal-in-Charge, Post-Fukushima Flooding Hazard Re-
evaluations, Indian Point and other numerous sites. After the devastating
earthquake and tsunami at Fukushima, Japan, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
required that all U.S. nuclear power plants re-evaluate their seismic and flood
vulnerability, including Indian Point Energy Station on the Hudson River in upstate New
York. GZA was selected to characterize the external flood hazards at 35% (23 plants) of
U.S. nuclear power plants, representing five different power providers. Mr. Leone has
served as Senior Project Manager (lead engineer) or Principal in Charge for external
flood hazard reevaluation of over 20 nuclear power plant sites throughout the U.S.
These include sites on the Great Lakes, Atlantic Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. Riverine
sites include major rivers, within a large watershed, such as the Mississippi, Arkansas,
Hudson and Connecticut Rivers.
Principal-in-Charge, Post-Fukushima Flooding, Focused Evaluation, confidential
sites. As part of the NRC’s post-Fukushima initiatives, nuclear plants were requested
to develop flood response strategies to newly reevaluated, beyond design basis
external flood hazards. GZA is supporting several sites’ response to these flood
hazards through additional, detailed hydrodynamic modeling of coastal, local intense
precipitation, stormwater, dam failure, and combined flood effect hazards. We are
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also providing hydraulic engineering support for selection and evaluation of flood response procedures and portable/temporary
flood protection, FLEX, measures. Mr. Leone is Principal-in-Charge for the work, at locations in New York, Connecticut, and
Virginia.
Project Manager, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Jones River Watershed Study, Kingston,
Massachusetts. Under the Massachusetts Watershed Initiative, the Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water
Resources (DEM-OWR) hired GZA to undertake a water quantity and aquatic habitat analysis of the Jones River Watershed Study in
Kingston, Massachusetts. Mr. Leone served as Project Manager and lead hydrologist for this project, which furthered scientific
understanding of the inter-relationships of the key functional values of the watershed system related to water supply and aquatic
habitat. Quantifying the hydrology of the basin involved significant technical challenges in the form of extensive cranberry farming
practices which have altered natural drainage patterns and inter-basin transfers involving Silver Lake, which serves as the vast
majority of the City of Brockton’s water supply. The results provided DEM-OWR, water users, and local officials and stakeholders
hydrologic and biologic criteria for setting flow and habitat restoration goals.
Project Hydrologist, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Weir River Watershed Study, Hingham,
Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources (DEM-OWR) has hired
GZA to perform a comprehensive inflow/outflow analysis for the Weir River watershed and its sub-basins. This project is being
conducted under the Massachusetts Watershed Initiative to research essential background water use data for the Weir River
watershed and to evaluate increased water needs for future planning. Mr. Leone is involved in examining a series of potential
human and/or natural influences on the water supply system including, but not limited to, increased and decreased water demand
and its effect on local surface water and groundwater hydrology. Results from these analyses will assist in assessing the potential
risk due to biological stresses on aquatic species such as trout, herring, bass, and several macroinvertebrates. Mr. Leone was
responsible for the presentation of the data and results of GZA’s study in ArcView (GIS) format. The end product of this project will
be GZA’s development of a sound guidance/planning document to be used by the Boston Harbor Watershed Team and other
stakeholders to sustain the area’s water resources into the 21st century.
Project Hydrologist, Town of Cohasset, Bound Brook Aquatic Habitat Study, Cohasset, Massachusetts. The Town of Cohasset
engaged GZA to evaluate the potential impacts that current and proposed water withdrawals have on stream flow and aquatic
habitat in Bound Brook, downstream of Cohasset’s surface water supply sources: Aaron River Reservoir and Lily Pond. In addition
to conducting stream flow measurements in the field, Mr. Leone was also responsible for developing a daily lake model able to
accurately simulate long-term water surface fluctuations and outflows of the two-reservoir Town water supply system. GZA also
developed site-specific stream flow targets to evaluate the effects of withdrawals upon aquatic habitat, from a hydrologic
standpoint. The changes in available aquatic habitat were also investigated through comparisons of wetted perimeter in the brook
for pre-, current, and proposed water withdrawal scenarios.
Project Hydrologist, City of Worcester, Flint Pond Drawdown Feasibility Study, Worcester, Massachusetts. The City of
Worcester Office of Planning and Community Development has contracted GZA to perform a detailed investigation as to the
feasibility of the drawdown technique relative to hydrologic/hydraulic feasibility, potential short and long-term environmental
impacts, permitting requirements and cost. Mr. Leone is responsible for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis which characterized
the winter season streamflow regime through the lake and pond and to evaluate means and methods of controlling flow to
maintain drawdown. Mr. Leone is also responsible for the collection and presentation of ArcView (GIS) data.
Project Manager, Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management, Restoration and Stormwater Investigation of
Canterbury Brook, Boston, Massachusetts. GZA was contracted by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management to
investigate the existing flooding issues at the former Boston State Hospital Site. The project involved the use of a computer model,
SWMM, to assess the existing conditions of the brook and its associated network of storm drains and sewer overflows, as well as
the impact of proposed development upon the brook. Additionally, Mr. Leone completed a conceptual design for channel
restoration at the brook, which included details for live fascines, log vanes, and boulder edging. The project is currently ongoing.
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Project Engineer, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Hydrologic Investigation of Cannonsville Dam and
Reservoir, New York City, New York. GZA provided engineering consulting services for the New York City DEP-Bureau of Water
Supply, Quality, and Protection at their Catskill and Delaware System Dams including Cannonsville Dam and Reservoir and its 456
square-mile drainage area. The main objectives of the hydrologic and hydraulic portion of the project included the evaluation of
current spillway capacity and the preparation of hypothetical dam break inundation mapping as part of an Emergency Action Plan
(EAP). The spillway capacity evaluation involves the use of several computer models including: the National Weather Service HMR-
52 computer model to estimate the Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) for the area, ArcView (GIS) to assess the soil types in
the watershed, HEC-1 to perform rainfall-runoff simulations, and HEC-RAS to evaluate the capacity of the side channel spillway.
Mr. Leone’s responsibilities also include preparation of Inundation Maps utilizes the latest mapping and imaging technology.
Downstream riverine geometry of the West Branch of the Delaware River was developed using BOSS River Modeling System for
AutoCAD (RMS) and the most accurate available digital topographic data in the form of Digital Elevation Models (DEM). Execution
of the dam break simulation and dynamic wave flood routing through the river valley was done using the DAMBRK computer
program. Inundation maps were prepared digitally using DAMBRK results and DEMs which are overlaid onto a geo-referenced
digital base map or digital raster graphic (DRG) within the RMS software package.
Project Engineer, Hydrologic Investigation of Downsville Dam of Pepacton Reservoir, New York City, New York. Downsville
Dam is one of the important parts of New York City’s water supply system. It provides 90 percent of New York City’s water supply
needs in conjunction with five other dams and reservoirs that make up the West-of-Hudson water supply system. Mr. Leone was
responsible for the hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of the investigation of the dam, including the evaluation of current spillway
capacity and the preparation of hypothetical dam break inundation mapping as part of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). Several
computer modeling programs assist in the evaluation of spillway capacity including the National Weather Service HMR-52
computer model to determine the Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) for the area. Simulation of rainfall-runoff relationships
was done with HEC-1 and HEC-RAS was used to evaluate the capacity of the side channel spillway and inclined discharge tunnel.
As part of the EAP, Mr. Leone utilized mapping and imaging technology to prepare inundation maps in unlikely event of a dam
breach. The most accurate available digital topographic data in the form of DEMs were used in tandem with BOSS RMS to estimate
downstream riverine geometry of the East Branch of the Delaware River. Dam break simulation and the resulting dynamic flood
wave routing was accomplished through the DAMBRK computer program. Using RMS, Mr. Leone combined the DAMBRK results
and DEMs which are overlaid onto a geo-referenced digital base map or digital raster graphic (DRG) to form the inundation map.
Project Manager, Aquarion Water Company, Emergency Contingency Plans for Aquarion Water Company Dams, Bridgeport,
Connecticut. Since October, 2000, GZA has conducted DAMBRK analysis and formulated Emergency Contingency Plans for over
20 Aquarion Water Company dams in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Mr. Leone is responsible for: (a)
overseeing the execution of dam break (using the DAMBRK computer program) simulations and dynamic wave flood routing
through the river valley for both fair weather and wet weather scenarios, (b) preparation of clear and concise inundation maps and
floodwave profiles that depict the extent of the impact zone and timing effects of the floodwave as it propagates down the river
valley; and (c) developing site specific emergency notification and response plans for each of the dams. The results of the analyses
will be incorporated into Aquarion’s existing Emergency Contingency Plan.
Project Engineer, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Phase I Inspections of State-Owned Dams,
Massachusetts. As part of GZA’s inspection team, Mr. Leone performed and stamped dam safety evaluations for over 20 dams
throughout the state of Massachusetts. These Phase I dam inspections were in some cases the first visual dam inspections for
these structures since the 1970s. The inspections resulted in the development of a Phase I report which included an evaluation of
the structure and recommendations for future studies, maintenance, and remedial measures.
Project Engineer, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Emergency Dam Inspections of High Hazard
Dams, Massachusetts. GZA responded to the Commonwealth’s call for the emergency inspection of dozens of public and
privately owned dams in the aftermath of the flooding which struck the region in the Fall of 2005. As part of GZA’s dam
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engineering team, Mr. Leone performed dam safety inspections for several dams throughout the state of Massachusetts. The work
was performed on extremely short notice and on an expedited schedule.
Project Engineer, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, Dam Inspections, Massachusetts. As part of
GZA’s inspection team, Mr. Leone performed dam safety evaluations for over 30 dams throughout the state of Massachusetts.
Activities included identifying surficial inadequacies and potential sources of reduced hydraulic capacity in spillways and outlets
through visual inspection and preliminary hydraulic and hydrologic analyses in order to determine the adequacy of a spillway to
safely pass flood flows. Mr. Leone was the primary author of more than 20 dam inspection/evaluation reports.
Project Engineer, Metropolitan District Commission, Dam Inspections, Massachusetts. As part of MDC’s dam safety program,
GZA performed dam safety inspections for 86 dams throughout Massachusetts. Mr. Leone was part of GZA’s inspection team
which conducted visual inspections of the dams and spillways and documented conditions with photographs, site sketches, and a
comprehensive report.
Project Manager, City of New York, Four Emergency Action Plans for New York City Dams, New York. The City of New York
has contracted GZA to develop Emergency Action Plans for four dams within the City limits: Central Park Reservoir in Manhattan,
Jerome Park Reservoir in the Bronx, Ridgewood Reservoir in Brooklyn/Queens, and Silver Lake in Staten Island. Mr. Leone is the
acting project manager for the work, which includes dam breach simulation and inundation mapping, as well as the identification of
emergency notification procedures.
Project Manager, Town of Millbury, Dam Inspections, Millbury, Massachusetts. In 2005, the Town of Millbury contracted GZA
to undertake visual dam inspections and preliminary hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of four Town-owned dams. Mr. Leone
serves as project manager for the project and has taken part in the visual dam inspection and hydrologic analysis of the dams.
Project Manager, Town of Natick, Dam Inspections and Emergency Action Plan, Natick, Massachusetts. In 2006, the Town of
Millbury contracted GZA to undertake visual dam inspections and develop emergency action plans for two Town-owned dams. Mr.
Leone serves as project manager for the project and is responsible for the development of Phase I level dam inspection reports and
the development of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). The EAP also includes a dam break simulation analysis and the preparation
of GIS-based inundation mapping to assist local emergency management officials in the event of a dam-related emergency.
Project Manager, Aquarion Water Company, Falls Pond Dam Breach Feasibility Study, Redding, Connecticut. GZA has
undertaken a dam breach versus repair feasibility study on behalf of Aquarion Water Company for a small masonry dam in Redding,
Connecticut. Though the dam no longer serves a water supply purpose, it is historically significant and valued by the Town. GZA
developed a concept design for repair of the dam for future action by Aquarion.
Project Manager, Aquarion Water Company, Falls Pond and Hoadley Pond Dam Repair, Seymour, Connecticut. GZA has
undertaken dam repair engineering services on behalf of Aquarion Water Company for 2 dams: Falls Pond Dam in Redding and
Hoadley Pond Dam in Seymour, Connecticut. Both dams are concrete and stone masonry gravity structures which are in poor
structural condition. Mr. Leone is the project manager for the repair design, which include hydrologic and hydraulic analyses,
stability analyses, structural and civil engineering design, and permitting coordination. Additionally, the repair of Falls Pond Dam
includes local stakeholder outreach and coordination as a result of its location in a historically significant District. In response, GZA
has prepared a context-sensitive repair design which has met the approval of local and state historic officials. The projects were
constructed in the Summers of 2007 and 2008.
Project Manager, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Charles River Circular Dam Preliminary Repair
Design, Newton, Massachusetts. GZA has undertaken ongoing dam repair engineering services on behalf of the Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Right Dike of the Charles River (Metropolitan) Circular Dam in Newton,
Massachusetts. Mr. Leone is serving as the lead designer and project manager in the development of draft long-term and
expedient repair design options for this decades-old gravity structure. The work involves a suite of field activities such as survey,
wetland delineation, and sediment sampling, as well as engineering aspects including hydrology/hydraulics, geotechnical, and
structural design components.
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Project Manager, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Charles River Circular Dam Interim Repair
Construction, Newton, Massachusetts. On behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, GZA
designed and implemented emergency interim repairs for the Right Dike of the Charles River (Metropolitan) Circular Dam in
Newton, Massachusetts. The work included the temporary stabilization of a large sinkhole which had formed downstream of the
left abutment of the concrete gravity dike. GZA also procured a local contractor to implement the design and provided
construction oversight during the work. Mr. Leone served as the lead designer and project manager in the development of the
expedient repair. The work was conducted in 2009.
Project Engineer, Knightville Dam Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis, Huntington, Massachusetts. The Knightville Dam is an
important flood control structure operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. GZA provided engineering assistance to the Corps
by performing a hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the dam to assess its spillway adequacy under the conditions of the Probable
Maximum Flood. Our evaluation also included wave run-up analyses, conceptual evaluation of potential measures to add hydraulic
capacity, and dam break simulation and inundation mapping. Mr. Leone served as the lead project engineer for the work.
Principal, Aquarion Water Company, Emergency Action Plan Modernization for Aquarion Water Company Dams,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Since October, 2000, GZA has conducted dam break analysis and formulated
Emergency Contingency Plans (ECPs) for over 20 Aquarion Water Company dams in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and
New York. As of 2016, GZA is updating and modernizing the ECPs into Emergency Action Plans which provide additional detailed
emergency response information and updated inundation mapping. The modernization is a requirement of updated dam safety
regulations in the State of Connecticut and reflect Aquarion’s ongoing commitment to dam safety. EAPs are produced in
accordance with FEMA guidelines and State of Connecticut dam safety statutes. New dam breach inundation analysis, including
modeling using unsteady HEC-RAS algorithms is also being developed for dams in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The work is
scheduled for completion in the first half of 2017.
Project Manager, Aquarion Water Company, Livermore Pond Dam Removal, Easton, Connecticut. The Aquarion Water
Company, a regional water supply purveyor, has contracted GZA to provide engineering services in removing the Livermore Pond
Dam, located in Easton, Connecticut. Mr. Leone is responsible for the overall project management, channel restoration
engineering, and supervising hydraulic analyses for the regulated breaching of the 10-foot high earthen embankment dam. He has
also been the GZA lead in coordinating with the regulatory bodies that permit the dam removal. The technical analysis involves
designing appropriate channel stability measures such as stone riffles, coir rolls, and boulder clusters, as well as performing
hydraulic modeling to estimate the effects of dam removal upon regional hydrology and designing an appropriate breach cross
section which will both alleviate dam safety concerns at the site by eliminating the existing impoundment and providing for suitable
habitat for the wetlands restoration aspect of the project. The project was completed in 2004.
Project Manager, Aquarion Water Company, Segar Dam Removal, Kent, Connecticut. GZA is providing engineering services in
support of Aquarion Water Company’s intent to remove Segar Dam in Kent, Connecticut. This 25-foot high earthen embankment
dam has fallen into disrepair and offers Aquarion an opportunity to proactively restore the natural, free-flowing conditions at the
dam site. Mr. Leone is responsible for the project management and project permitting, channel restoration engineering, and
supervising hydraulic analyses for the regulated breaching of the dam. The channel restoration design includes a variety of in-
stream structures such as vortex weirs to provide habitat diversity and aesthetic benefits to the newly created channel. The project
was completed in 2005.
Project Manager, Hall Brook Dam Removal, Adams, Massachusetts. The private owner of the Hall Brook Dam in Adams tasked
GZA with the development of design plans and specifications for its removal. Hall Brook Dam was an old stone masonry dam with
an impoundment filled completely with sediment and it was no longer used. GZA was responsible for dam inspection, design of the
restored stream channel through the length of the approximately 500-ft long impoundment and permitting assistance. This
challenging project included design of the breach, removal of impounded sediment, and restoration of a step-pool system in the
restored brook. The project was constructed in 2009, under budget and on-schedule.
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Education
A.S., Springfield Technical Community
College – Civil Engineering
Architectural & Civil Drafting Design,
Porter & Chester Institute
CAD Level 1
Software Applications
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016
Areas of Specialization
Land Development / Site Design
Roadway Design
Site Layout
Grading and Drainage
Computer‐Aided Design and
Drafting
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Edward Mullin
Senior/CADD Designer
Summary of Experience
Mr. Mullin develops plans for site development projects, erosion control/repair
projects, lake restoration projects, and levee and dam restoration projects.
Additionally, Mr. Mullin prepares graphics for a wide variety of engineering and
environmental reports. He is an experienced CADD designer with over 20 years’
experience developing plans using AutoCAD® Land Desktop, Civil 3D, and related
software.
Mr. Mullin assists the design engineers’ efforts in many aspects of field work such as
construction layouts, boundary surveys, easement plans, and topographic plans. Mr.
Mullin also assists engineers in designing and developing plans for residential and
industrial subdivisions and roadways, commercial and retail centers, and senior
residential communities. His strengths include site grading, layout, and roadway
design. Some of Mr. Mullin's recent design efforts are included in the projects below.
Relevant Project Experience
CAD Designer, Bowen’s Pond Dam Removal & Osgood Brook Restoration Project,
Wendell, Massachusetts. Provided civil design assistance for grading, sediment
surfaces and volume estimates, profiles, and all CAD plan preparation work for a dam
removal project.
CAD Designer, City Hall Ponds Maintenance Dredging Project, Newton,
Massachusetts. Provided civil design assistance for sediment surfaces and volume
estimates, profiles, and all CAD plan preparation work for a pond restoration project.
CAD Designer, Stanley Quarter Park Pond Restoration Project, New Britain,
Connecticut. Provided civil design assistance for sediment surfaces and volume
estimates, profiles, and all CAD plan preparation work for a pond restoration project.
CAD Designer, Rehabilitation of Lower Van Horn Reservoir Dam Project,
Springfield, Massachusetts. Provided civil design assistance for grading, sediment
surfaces and volume estimates, profiles, and all CAD plan preparation work for a dam
rehabilitation project.
CAD Designer, Hadley Corner Retail Center, Hadley, Massachusetts. Provided civil
design of the roadways and parking facilities for this 325,000 SF retail development
complex including 5,200 LF of single‐ and multi‐lane circulatory roads and over 1,800
parking spaces.
CAD Designer, 1.8 MW Solar Photovoltaic Facility, Agawam, Massachusetts.
Provided layout and geometric design of all new roadways associated with this new 1.8
MW solar photovoltaic installation on a 13‐acre wooded parcel in the town of Agawam,
Massachusetts.
CAD Designer, Bella Vista Estates, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Design of
roadway layout and lot configuration for this thirty (30) lot residential subdivision on a
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44± acre parcel in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The subdivision included the construction of 30 dwelling units and
approximately 3,700 LF of roadway with
CAD Designer, Emergency Educational Facilities, Springfield, Massachusetts. Provided roadway, parking, and site utilities
layout and design for new educational facilities to replace two schools destroyed in the June 2011, western Massachusetts tornado,
including parking, roadways and drives for bus and parent circulation and drop‐off/pickup, emergency vehicle access, and a new 65‐
space parking lot.
CAD Designer, Roberts Meadow Brook Channel Rehabilitation Project, Northampton, Massachusetts. Developed permit
drawings for channel improvements along the north bank of Roberts Meadow Brook in Northampton, MA. Plans included existing
and proposed surfaces, grading, alignments, profiles, section, and details.
CADD Designer, Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Provided help with the design
development drawings for the construction of a new parking area, boat launch, pavilion and ADA walking paths for a new park in
Springfield, MA.
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Education
B.S., 2005, Landscape Architecture,
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Licenses & Registrations
2011, Connecticut, Registered
Landscape Architect, #1198
2012, Massachusetts, Registered
Landscape Architect, #4000
2017, Rhode Island, Registered
Landscape Architect, #0647
2019, State of New Hampshire,
Registered Landscape Architect ,
#00177
Areas of Specialization
Site Design
Planting Plans
Construction Phase Services
Cost Estimation
Graphic Design
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Anja Ryan Duffy, PLA
Landscape Architect
Summary of Experience
Anja is a regionally licensed landscape architect based in Western Massachusetts. She
enjoys her role as landscape architect as part of GZA includes site design, planting
plans, and graphic presentation for a variety of projects including coastal resiliency
projects, brownfield redevelopment projects, utility view shed analysis, and dam
reconstruction projects company wide. Anja has provided design, planning,
consultation for several municipalities and has facilitated the construction of parkland
improvement projects in the form of designing successful master plans, assisting with
grant applications, leading public engagement processes, designing site development
plans from preliminary plans to construction bid documents, preparing presentation
quality graphic plans and renderings, and providing construction phase administration.
Her broad technical knowledge allows her to successfully manage interdisciplinary
projects for both the public and private sector clients. Anja’s work focuses on nature-
based design strategies, with an emphasis on sustainable land redevelopment and
ecological restoration practices.
Relevant Project Experience
Project Landscape Architect, Mattapoisett Bogs Wetland Restoration,
Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Anja was the lead landscape architect for a wetland
restoration project at a 63-acre former cranberry bog. Her work involved designing
pedestrian trail improvements including timber boardwalks and preparing perspective
renderings of the proposed work.
Ash Creek Conservation Area Wetland Mitigation, Fairfield, Connecticut. Anja
worked closely with GZA wetland scientists to prepare a vegetation management plan
and wetland mitigation planting plan for conservation land along Ash Creek. Anja
developed a plan for a seating area within the conservation land, designed educational
signage, and prepared a planting and maintenance plan. Anja worked with a group of
volunteers to install many of the plantings and oversaw the installation of the
educational signage and seating area.
Wynn Casino Living Shoreline, Everett, Massachusetts. Anja provided her landscape
architectural services as part of team of environmental scientists and engineers to
devise a “soft” shoreline protection approach on a heavily denuded site along the
Mystic River. Anja’s role was to provide realistic prospective renderings of the
proposed shoreline for submission with a permit application pursuant to the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act permit application.
Project Landscape Architect, Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center,
Springfield, Massachusetts. Anja was the lead landscape architect for the
redevelopment of an environmental center located within Forest Park, 700+ acre public
park in Springfield. The LEED-accredited project included environmentally sensitive
site development techniques such as handling stormwater from the site and building in
a series of raingardens, specifying local materials, and designing a planting design
using all native drought tolerant plant species. Anja was the project manager for this
GZA project, and managed a team of civil engineers, environmental scientists, and
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geotechnical engineers who provided their services for utility layout, permitting, and slope stabilization analysis. The building and
site were designed and constructed to fully comply with the Americans with Disability Act recommendations, including an
accessible kayak launch and fishing platform onto Porter Lake. The project was completed in Spring of 2016, and now is enjoyed
as a year-round environmental education center for the City’s public schools.
Project Landscape Architect, Fort Warren at Georges Island, Boston, Massachusetts. Anja developed designs for new granite
landscape steps, seating areas, and erosion repairs at Fort Warren, a civil war-era bastion on Georges Island in the Boston Harbor.
The fort is now owned, maintained, and programmed by the Massachusetts’s Department of Conservation and Recreation as a
public park. Her work included the preparation construction drawings and specifications for public bid, and preparation of cost
estimates, as well bid-phase and construction-phase support.
Project Landscape Architect, Camp STAR Angelina, Springfield, Massachusetts. Anja provided design services for the
development for a universally accessible day camp. Anja was responsible for final site design and construction document
production for the construction of an access road, site surrounding a new pool house and swimming pool, low-impact development
stormwater management system consisting of bioswales and rain gardens, fully accessible multi-level amphitheater and fire pit,
and associated native landscaping.
Walking Trails at Fresh Meadow Swamp, Wallingford, Connecticut. (2009) Anja developed a conceptual site design for 2.6 miles
of walking trails on a 68–acre parcel of open space for Wallingford’s Department of Planning and Zoning. Her design is based on
her own site visits and the analysis of the plant and wildlife communities by a GZA biologist. The site design enhances the existing
site’s ecology, cultural features, topography, views, and orientation. The walking trails were designed as mowed paths, gravel
paths, and wetland boardwalks. The plan involved highlighting unique points-of-interest along the path system, such as scenic
overlooks from wooded promontories, secluded farm ponds, pollinator meadows, unique glacial rock out cropping, and an old
apple orchard. Anja developed a cost estimate for the proposed work and an illustrative site master plan for the town’s public
approval process.
Project Landscape Architect, Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan Park, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Anja was the lead landscape architect for a five-acre park development project on a lakefront property within Springfield. The park
design features a universally accessible kayak launch, flexible porous pavement walkways, and all native species planting design
aimed to allow for successive regrowth of meadow and woodland on a site recently devastated by a tornado. Other site amenities
include a timber framed pavilion, porous pavement parking area, flagpole and memorial stone overlook area, and a timber framed
kiosk with educational signage.
Project Landscape Architect, Solomon Jacobs Park, Gloucester, Massachusetts. Anja was the lead landscape architect for park
redevelopment project on Gloucester’s waterfront, and site of a former MGP which operated from 1850-1950. Anja has worked
closely with the Client, GZA engineers, and the City of Gloucester to design a park on the remediated site’s shallow soil profile
situated over an impermeable cap. The design implemented trees on the landward areas where there was no cap, seating plaza,
and sculpture park along the newly reconstructed seawall allowing view of the waterfront.
Project Landscape Architect, North Riverfront Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Anja was the lead landscape architect for a
1.3-million-dollar park development project along the Connecticut River in Springfield. The new park is situated around the Pioneer
Valley Riverfront Club and features ample area for assembly of rowers and their various row boats (shells), pavilion, picnic areas,
river rock masonry retaining walls and overlook areas, connection to adjacent bike trail, fitness trail, landscaping and parking.
Project Landscape Architect, New Elias Brookings School, Springfield, Massachusetts. Anja was lead landscape architect for
the site design of a new elementary school. Anja worked closely with GZA civil engineers, project architects, and the client
throughout the design process. Anja was responsible for laying out the site, including an 80-car parking lot, playing field, accessible
playground, assembly plaza, accessible walkways, vegetable garden and resilient/drought tolerant landscaping.
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Education
M.S., 2012, Landscape Architecture II,
University of Washington
B.S., 2009, Landscape Architecture,
University of Massachusetts
Licenses & Registrations
Professional Landscape Architect, MA
#4321 (2019)
MA Municipal Vulnerability
Preparedness (MVP) Provider (2017)
Areas of Specialization
Landscape Architecture
Construction Phase Services
Cost Estimation
Graphic Design
* Project completed at a previous firm
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Dan Shaw, PLA, MVP
Landscape Architect
Summary of Experience
Mr. Shaw is a landscape architect registered in Massachusetts. His work focuses on
designing outdoor spaces that inspire people to form connections with their natural
environments and their communities. He has designed landscapes for a range of clients
including architects, municipalities, and state agencies. Dan’s background has given him
broad knowledge in designing public spaces, parks, trails, playgrounds, and waterfronts.
Dan is a designer and collaborator who is skilled in project management, participatory
design, public engagement, and creative problem solving. He performs site analysis,
conceptual design, cost estimates, construction documentation, construction
observation, grading design, graphic production including freehand sketching, and
interdisciplinary coordination on complex projects. He is knowledgeable in green
infrastructure, resilience planning, built environments that promote health, ecological
restoration, and planning at both neighborhood and regional scales.
Project Experience
Calhoun Park Master Plan, Springfield, Massachusetts. Dan led the development of a
master plan for a 2.4-acre neighborhood park owned by the City of Springfield, MA. The
plan organizes spaces for active and passive recreation around existing mature trees, a
system of new walkways, and a central lawn. The plan and associated cost estimate were
developed so that implementation can occur in phases. (2022)
Magazine Park Master Plan, Springfield, Massachusetts. Dan is currently leading the
development of a master plan for a 3.1-acre neighborhood park owned by the City of
Springfield, MA. The plan proposes a series of updates to the park which will create a
more inviting, well-used space, while re-organizing the currently haphazard layout of
park features. Clear entrances and walkways, improved visibility, distinct spaces for
different user groups, and upgraded playgrounds and amenities will make the park more
welcoming to a wider range of neighborhood residents. (2022)
East Springfield Library, Springfield, Massachusetts. Dan is currently leading the
design of an outdoor classroom for the East Springfield Branch of the Springfield Public
Library. The existing site is an underutilized side yard open to the neighboring alley and
parking lot. The design uses plantings to screen these elements from view while
remaining open to the library and neighborhood street. Plantings and paved areas align
with the edges of the historic library building, creating a space that feels like an outdoor
extension of the library. (2022)
Mount Tom North Trailhead Park, Easthampton, Massachusetts.* Dan was the lead
landscape architect for a 12-acre park owned by the City of Easthampton, MA. The
$550,000 project provides permanent access to Mount Tom State Reservation and the
New England National Scenic Trail for the City of Easthampton and surrounding
communities. Dan led the project from conceptual design through construction
administration, creating a trail system designed to meet Forest Service Trail Accessibility
Guidelines. The 2000-linear-foot hiking trail leads to an overlook area at the former site
of a demolished house, which was re-graded to provide a usable and scenic open space
with picnic areas, restored meadow and shrubland habitats, and access to adjacent trail
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systems. Natural drainage was an integral aspect of the design, to protect the trail from erosion and to manage stormwater on site.
(2020-2022)
Oak Bluffs Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Plan, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.* Dan was the project manager for the
Oak Bluffs MVP Plan. Project identified climate change related hazards for this coastal town through a series of stakeholder
workshops, followed by recommendations for increasing resilience. Recommendations included upgrades to critical infrastructure
including culverts, seawalls, and the ferry terminal, planned retreat for sea level rise in select locations, and integration of living
shorelines and nature-based climate resiliency. (2019)
Duwamish Gardens Habitat Restoration Park, Tukwila, Washington.** Assisted in design development and led production of
construction documents for the development of a 2.16 acre shallow water juvenile salmon habitat restoration park on a former
industrial riverfront site. Project included creation of low and high marsh intertidal habitat and riparian upland habitat, integrated
with public amenities including a riverfront trail, gathering spaces, overlook, kayak launch, parking area and rain garden. (2013-
2015)
Spring St Landing, Friday Harbor, Washington.** Helped lead design development and led production of construction
documents for an urban waterfront promenade as part of the development of new commercial buildings and seawall along Friday
Harbor’s waterfront. Project included waterfront promenade, marina access, beach access, public gathering spaces, native planting
areas, stormwater green infrastructure, outdoor dining areas, streetscape and parking. (2015)
Mukilteo Waterfront Master Plan, Mukilteo, Washington.** Assisted in the development of a master plan for a formerly
industrial urban waterfront, to guide development of waterfront recreational amenities and habitat restoration. Developed concept
designs for future parks, promenades, streetscapes, habitat areas, a new ferry terminal, beach access, and beach enhancement.
(2015)
Juneau Seawalk and Overstreet Park, Juneau, Alaska.** Assisted in the creation of construction documents for the development
of a waterfront park, raised seawalk promenade, and intertidal habitat island along a half mile stretch of Juneau’s downtown
waterfront. (2014-2015)
Experience Prior to GZA
Landscape Architect, Dodson & Flinker Landscape Architects and Planners*
Guest Studio Instructor, University of Massachusetts, Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning
Landscape Designer, J.A. Brennan Associates PLLC Landscape Architects and Planners**
Teaching Assistant, University of Washington, Department of Landscape Architecture
Resident Intern, James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design
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Education
B.S., 2021, Landscape Architecture,
Minor in Natural Resource Conservation,
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Areas of Specialization
Landscape Architecture
Site Design- Layout, Grading,
Planting
3D Rendering
Graphic Design
Affiliations/Membership
American Society of Landscape
Architecture
Boston Society of Landscape
Architects
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Hannah Welsh
Landscape Designer
Summary of Experience
Hannah Welsh is a landscape designer based in Springfield, Massachusetts. She
specializes in producing construction documents, planting and grading plans, graphic
presentations, site analysis, illustrative plans, and 3d renderings. Hannah has
collaborated in designing a range of civic, commercial, and residential spaces, including
parks, trails, campgrounds, ski resorts, and memorials. Her broad design experience
provides her with a vast understanding of the site development process and the ability
to perform interdisciplinary design tasks. With knowledge of green infrastructure,
ecological restoration, and community engagement, Hannah is committed to providing
resilient and creative design solutions.
Relevant Project Experience
PUBLIC PARKS
Project Landscape Designer, Magazine Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Hannah
assisted in the development of a master plan for a 3.1-acre neighborhood park with the
creation of an illustrative plan used to help promote the project. The plan intents to
create a more inviting space by reorganizing existing park elements with more
intentional walkways, clear entrance areas, an upgraded playground, and new site
amenities. (2022)
Project Landscape Designer, Blunt Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. For the
development of Blunt Park, Hannah created a series of perspective renders to support
the visualization of the proposed design. The proposed design aims to create an
inviting gathering area for people of all ages, with a new playground area, splash pad,
pavilion area, and a memorial garden for the Stone Souls Festival which takes place at
the park every summer. Currently, the project is under construction and is due to be
completed by July 2023.
Project Landscape Designer, Greenleaf Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Hannah
assisted in the creation of a master plan for Greenleaf Park as well as creating an
illustrative plan for the project proposal. The project strives to connect the two existing
park parcels with a more cohesive park path as well as create new play areas with a
splash pad, accessible trails throughout the site, and improvements to existing
stormwater.
Project Landscape Designer, Marshall Roy Park Springfield, Massachusetts. Hannah
assisted in the development of construction documents for Marshall Roy Park. The 14-
acre park design includes an improved pedestrian walkway through the park, as well as
a splash pad, and an outdoor gym area. (2022). By creating a large accessible pathway,
the project will increase the overall accessibility of the park.
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Project Landscape Designer, Cottage Hill Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. Hannah created a series of perspective rendering to
support a proposed masterplan as well as assisted in the creation of construction documents for the 3.5-acre park located in the
Orchard Hill neighborhood of Springfield. The site is a registered Massachusetts Historical Landmark and was established in 1850.
The proposed site design intends to accompany existing historical elements with increased signage, and horticultural identification,
restore pathways, and planting beds, as well as create new seating areas and gathering spaces.
Experience Prior to GZA
Landscape Designer, Studio A Landscape Architecture and Engineering, Saratoga Springs, New York – Provided landscape
design services for residential, commercial, and public projects. Responsible for creating construction documents including
planting, layout, grading plans, concept sketches, and 3d renderings.
Community Garden Intern, Cambridge Department of Public Works,
Cambridge, Massachusetts- Collaborated with community garden coordinators in order to facilitate and maintain community
garden programs. Created and organized an active database of participants and outreach programs.
John J. Field, Ph.D.
Field Geology Services
P.O. Box 824
Portland, ME 04104
(207) 491-9541 jfield@field-geology.com
www.field-geology.com
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EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, August 1990 - May 1994.
Ph.D. in Geosciences (Concentration in fluvial geomorphology with minor in hydrology).
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Jan. 1984 - Dec. 1985.
M.S. in Geosciences.
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, Sept. 1979 - June 1983.
B.S. in Geology with Honors.
EMPLOYMENT
2002-present, President, Field Geology Services
- Independent consulting firm specializing in fluvial geomorphology and stream restoration
- Work in 18 states and 12 other countries worldwide
2002-present, Faculty Associate, Colby College and University of Maine at Farmington
- River management and watershed education projects
- Taught college courses in “River Management: Past and Present” and “Introduction to Geology”
- Guest lecturer on Semester at Sea through University of Virginia
1999-2002, Associate Professor, Green Mountain College
- Development of geology and environmental education program
1994-1999, Assistant Professor, Western Washington University
- Taught courses in Geomorphology and Science Education
- Director of Washington Earth Science Initiative teacher education program
1990-1993, Geomorphologist, Arizona Geological Survey
- Geomorphic and flood hazard mapping for the siting of landfills, hazardous waste facilities, and
housing developments on alluvial fans and river floodplains
AWARDS AND HONORS
American Council of Engineering Companies Award for Engineering Excellence for Arctic Brook Project
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Merit Award for Long Creek Restoration
Geological Society of America’s 1998 Biggs Teaching Award
Western Washington University’s 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award
RECENT STREAM RESTORATION AND PLANNING PROJECTS
2023 River corridor mapping to delineate flood and erosion hazards on the Sawmill River, MA
2023 Geomorphic assessment and restoration prioritization of the E. Branch Penobscot River, ME
2023 Geomorphic assessment & restoration prioritization on the Kennebago River near Rangeley, ME
2022 Geomorphic assessment & restoration prioritization on Nashawannuck Brook, Northampton, MA
2022 Restoration of urban-impaired Arctic Brook in Bangor, ME with log constrictors and log crib walls
2022 Restoration of brook trout habitat on 2.0 mi of Meduxnekeag River in Houlton, ME w/ log jams
2022 Restoration of urban-impaired Thatcher Brook in Biddeford, ME w/ chop & drop wood additions
2021 Wood additions on Goodall Brook in Sanford, ME to restore habitat on urban-impaired stream
2021 Restoration planning and design on S. River in Conway to reconnect oxbow and restore floodplain
2021 Restoration of stream after culvert replacement under Massachusetts Turnpike in Russell, MA
2021 Construct new channel w/ bridge resizing on Moose Brook in Houlton, ME w/ weirs and log jams
2021 Log jam construction for bank stabilization & habitat enhancement on Cold River in Walpole, NH
2020 Design and construction of log jams to enhance habitat & bank stability on N. River, Colrain, MA
2020 Post dam removal restoration planning to improve habitat on Temple Stream in Farmington, ME
2019 Long Creek restoration in urban setting to reconnect floodplain using log jams in S. Portland, ME
2019 Corridor mapping to prioritize land conservation in hazard prone areas on Green River, MA
2019 Construction of log crib walls for bank stabilization on Stearns Brook in Milan, NH
2018 Wood additions on Thatcher Brook in Biddeford, ME to enhance habitat on urban stream
2016 Floodplain lowering & bank stabilization with log & boulder deflectors on S. River in Conway, MA
2016 Planning of wood additions to restore aquatic habitat on W. Branch of North River in Heath, MA
2016 Culvert removal and floodplain reconstruction on McQuesten Brook in Bedford, NH
2015 Geomorphic assessment of North River to prioritize sites for restoration and bank stabilization
2014 Berm removal to reconnect floodplain and habitat enhancement on North River in Colrain, MA
2014 Construction of log and boulder deflectors to protect Route 116 on South River in Conway, MA
2012 Berm removal and wood/boulder additions on 5 mi of Chickley R. in Hawley, MA after T.S. Irene
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Field, J., and Carney, P., 2020, A national model for urban stream restoration from South Portland,
Maine: River Management Society Journal, v. 33, 3 p. (Cover article).
MacCartney, J.M., Magee, J.A., and Field, J.J., 2014, Restoring trout habitat in difficult to access
areas using mobile wood additions: In, Carline, R.F., and LoSapio, C. (Eds.), Looking Back
and Moving Forward (Proceedings of the Wild Trout XI Symposium), p. 67-75.
Nicolas Miller
Field Geology Services
P.O. Box 824
Portland, ME 04104
(207) 491-4002 nmiller@field-geology.com
www.field-geology.com
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EDUCATION
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, August 2003 – May 2009.
M.S. in Geologic Sciences with concentration in fluvial geomorphology
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, August 1996 – May 2000.
B.A. in Geology with Honors.
EMPLOYMENT
2005-present, Fluvial geomorphologist, Field Geology Services
- Geomorphic and erosion assessments throughout New England for various purposes
- Restoration planning, design, and construction oversight
- GIS mapping
- Topographic surveying
2004-2005, Teaching Assistant, Binghamton University
- Taught laboratory sections for Geology of the Solar System and Earth’s Dynamic Interior
2003-2004, NSF Teaching Fellow, Binghamton (NY) City School District
- Taught science to 3rd grade students
- Developed and implemented 3rd grade science curriculum
- Initiated Science Club with focus on experimental learning
2002-2003, Archaeological Field Assistant, Vanderbilt University
- Conducted archaeological survey of karst caves
- Documented artifacts and cave features with maps, sketches, and photographs
SELECTED RECENT PROJECTS
2023 Geomorphic assessment and restoration prioritization on Clesson Brook in Buckland, MA
2023 Monitoring of wood buttresses constructed on N. River in Colrain, MA for habitat enhancement
2023 River corridor mapping to delineate flood and erosion hazards on the Sawmill River, MA
2023 Geomorphic assessment and restoration prioritization of the E. Branch Penobscot River, ME
2023 Geomorphic assessment & restoration prioritization on the Kennebago River near Rangeley, ME
2022 Geomorphic assessment & restoration prioritization on Nashawannuck Brook, Northampton, MA
2022 Geomorphic assessment and restoration prioritization on 5 small urban streams in Falmouth, ME
2022 Restoration of urban-impaired Thatcher Brook in Biddeford, ME w/ chop & drop wood additions
2021 Wood additions on Goodall Brook in Sanford, ME to restore habitat on urban-impaired stream
2021 Restoration planning and design on S. River in Conway to reconnect oxbow and restore floodplain
2021 Restoration of stream after culvert replacement under Massachusetts Turnpike in Russell, MA
2021 Construct new channel w/ bridge resizing on Moose Brook in Houlton, ME w/ weirs and log jams
2020 Construction oversight of bank stabilization with log jams on Ashuelot River in Hinsdale, NH
2020 Design and permitting of bank stabilization using log jams on Saco River in Conway, NH
2020 Design and cost estimates for bank stabilization with log crib walls on Hoosic River in Adams, MA
2019 Design and permitting of bank stabilization with log jams on Ashuelot River in Hinsdale, NH
2019 Construction oversight of bank stabilization with log crib walls on Stearns Brook in Milan, NH
2019 Design and wetland delineation for bank stabilization & habitat enhancement on North River, MA
2018 Construction oversight of bank stabilization with log jams on Connecticut River in Columbia, NH
2017 Oversight of log crib wall construction on Upper Ammonoosuc River in Milan, NH for NRCS
2017 Corridor mapping on N. River, MA to identify hazard zones to be protected w/ land conservation
2016 Erosion mapping and monitoring of Connecticut River, VT/NH for hydropower relicensing study
2016 Monitoring of bar creation and wood additions on W. Branch of N. River in Colrain, MA
2016 Construction oversight for South River restoration in Conway, MA to reduce sediment loading
2016 Surveying and restoration design for reducing sediment loading on North River, MA
2016 Restoration design and permitting assistance on Batten Kill in Arlington, VT
2012 Monitoring and construction oversight Chickley River, MA following Hurricane Irene flooding
2010 Geomorphic assessment and restoration prioritization on Indian Stream, NH for Trout Unlimited
TRAINING
Restoring riverscapes with beaver dam analogues, Online training, March 2023
Surveying short course on use of electronic total stations, Farmington, ME, May 2011
Introduction to ARC-GIS, Durham, NH, June 2009
Using Fluvial Geomorphology in Watershed Assessments & Stream Restoration, Norwich, VT, May 2006
Vermont Stream Geomorphic Assessment Phase 2 Training, Rochester, VT, May 2006
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Davis, D., Knuepfer, P.L.K., Miller, N.R., and Vian, M., 2009, Fluvial geomorphology of the
Upper Esopus Creek Watershed and implications for stream management: Field trip
guidebook for New York State Geological Association annual meeting.