Rock Creek Ponds Ecosystem Restoration

This 2,572-acre parcel provides critical habitat to a myriad of species through restoration of a mosaic of habitats, which not only provides immediate refuge for State and Federally listed/imperiled species, but also enhances coastal resiliency as it provides buffer lands to allow the natural mitigation of ecotones in response to sea-level rise.

Our restoration ecologists canvassed the entire site to formulate an overall ecosystem scale restoration plan. This included securing all necessary regulatory permits and producing the associated engineering plans and bid specifications to implement the $10 million project. During the two-year construction period, our scientists provided construction environmental inspection (CEI) services, fine-tuning the construction process by adding in important micro-topographic features and artificial reef material.