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V3 is proud to announce that we have entered into an agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County to develop a wetland and stream mitigation bank at the Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve. This project reflects our passion for ecological restoration and the long-term creation of native landscapes and habitat; together, we will create …
We are proud to announce that V3 has won a 2025 ACEC IL Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award for our work on the Gray Willows Wetland Mitigation Bank. While Merit and Honor Awards typically focus on overall excellence in engineering design and execution, the Special Achievement Award highlights projects that demonstrate extraordinary innovation, address unique …
Creating access to green spaces is important element of social health and wellbeing. Having explorable natural areas throughout communities increases quality of life for the people and native species who live there. Weaving green infrastructure into construction design helps promote a sustainable hydrology and brings natural elements into built areas. What are green infrastructure projects? …
Our ecological restoration clients often ask, “how long does it take for a native restoration area to establish?” We spoke to V3 Ecological Restoration Senior Project Manager/Ecologist Keith Jones to discover what variables impact a site’s success, and how our experts develop custom nature-based solutions to exceed expectations. Native restoration variables Bringing a compromised ecosystem …
Golf courses may be green, but they lack the natural elements needed for native plants, animals, and insects to thrive. See how our Ecological Restoration team made transforming a golf course back into a natural area a hole in one. A chip off the old block When the Terrace Hill Golf Course closed in 2020, …
Just because a site is wild doesn’t mean it’s thriving. See what it takes to kick off a multiyear ecological restoration project and why using nature-based solutions to revitalize natural areas benefits us all. Wild, but not free Fullersburg Woods is a beloved forest preserve in Oak Brook, IL. As part of the DuPage County …
Field ecologists get down in the dirt to restore and revive natural environments, and for V3’s Erin McKenna, nothing could be better. See how her lifelong passion for the outdoors transformed into a meaningful career where she’s making an impact for generations to come. Planting the seeds Erin’s love for ecology blossomed at a young …
Wetlands play a vital role in water quality, making them an essential contributor to healthy, vibrant communities and ecosystems. Learn more about the benefits of wetlands and how V3’s ecological restoration experts work with the land to improve water quality for all. Why wetlands are important Wetlands are some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on …
Ecological restoration aims to restore and revitalize compromised ecosystems, and for V3 Project Scientist Landon Vine, nothing could be more fulfilling. Learn how his lifelong passion for the outdoors combined with deep scientific insight empowers him to make the world more ecologically magnificent. Answering the call Landon has always been fascinated by nature. Growing up …
