Watercourse Design
Sustainable re-alignment, restoration, or enhancement of watercourses.
We design functional and healthy watercourse options by remedying erosion issues caused by urbanization and flooding.
Geomorphologists, engineers, ecologists, and landscape designers ready to problem-solve
Dougan Ecology’s extended team of associates work together to assess and problem-solve watercourse design in diverse spaces including urbanizing areas.
We use seeding, planting, and salvaged resources to create resilient waterways. We work with your team to coordinate implementation of watercourse designs throughout the construction process. Our designs include:
- Bank stability to prevent erosion
- Supporting or proliferating native species to ensure natural heritage preservation of the stream corridor
- Watercourse shade features for temperature regulation
We also incorporate detailed plans for contractors to create habitat features for amphibians, snakes, turtles, raptors, and fish spawning. Dougan Ecology was the first to offer watercourse design solutions in Ontario that include detailed plans for snake hibernacula, turtle nesting, raptor poles, and offline water features for amphibians.
We offer a range of services to help make your dreams for ecologically-sound projects a reality.
