STORMWATER DESIGN, RETROFIT, & PERMITTING
Acorn specializes in the design and permitting of climate resilient stormwater systems for new developments and existing sites. Our engineers and landscape architect are on the forefront of water quality and quantity design and their experience provides the right tools to specifically adapt industry technologies and products to meet your project’s challenges in the most cost-effective manner. Typical stormwater projects include the following:
STREAM & ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
Streams and their floodplains play critical roles in both urban and rural environments; they enhance climate resiliency, manage stormwater flows, support aquatic and terrestrial species, and offer cultural recreational opportunities like fishing, boating, and general enjoyment of riverine spaces. Acorn has demonstrated experience in restoring streams, their floodplains, and the surrounding ecology to improve the environmental health of the area.
Acorn takes a holistic approach to restoration, designing sensible, durable, and sustainable solutions that are beneficial to infrastructure and terrestrial and aquatic habitats alike. Typical restoration projects can include:
FLOODPLAIN ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
With the increasing severity of weather events, flooding frequency, and the call for climate-resilient infrastructure, floodplains have never played a more critical role in protecting our communities. Whether it be H&H modeling or permitting requirements associated with proposed work within a Special Flood Hazard Area, our on-staff Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is well versed on the various rules and regulations required by the National Flood Insurance Program’s minimum standards. This allows Acorn to be at the forefront of floodplain management and identify key design and timing constraints early in the project schedule. Services include:
WATERSHED PLANNING SUPPORT
Freshwater resources provide drinking water, wildlife habitats, recreational opportunities, among many other benefits; managing these watersheds to improve water quality and support watershed functions has never been more important. Acorn has experience identifying the problems and best practice solutions when it comes to protecting the quality of Maine’s treasured waters. Services related to watershed planning include: