Rivers are some of the world's most valuable resources, providing safe, environmentally friendly means of transporting billions of tons of goods each year. They also provide energy for electricity; water for life support, crop irrigation and industrial uses; and beautiful settings for wildlife and recreation.

Black & Veatch has always recognized the value of rivers and the importance of protecting them. Services include not only the design of major river facilities, but also the environmental, regulatory, and permit assistance that is often necessary.

Areas of Expertise

• Lock and dams.
• Project management and development.
• Feasibility and impact studies.
• Engineering design.
• Operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals and training.
• Construction management.

Specialties

• Concrete repairs.
• Structural stabilization.
• Waterfront redevelopment.
• Hazardous materials assessments and remediation design.
• Risk / reliability assessments.
• Hazardous waste site assessments and field investigation.
• Ecological and human health risk assessments.
• Environmental remediation.

Supplemental Services

• Levees and flood walls.
• Dredging.
• Hydrology / hydraulics.
• Environmental impact studies.
• Permitting.
• Community relations.
• Underwater inspections.
• Dam inspections.
• Forensic engineering.
• Wetlands.
• Environmental assessments.

For more information, please view our projects or contact us.