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Ecological Restoration

Revitalizing natural spaces for the benefit of all.  


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Creating and maintaining natural areas that last for generations takes commitment and continuous care. Our ecological stewards nurture green spaces with award-winning methods proven to protect and enhance native habitats.

From initial design to project construction and ongoing maintenance, we combine science and passion to cultivate, restore, and enhance ecosystems that stand the test of time.

Services

Aerial Drone Spraying
Chemical & Mechanical Vegetation Management
Dam Removal & Stream Design
Earthwork
Ecological Design & Permitting
Ecological Restoration & Mitigation Banking Design/Build/Manage Solutions
Erosion Control
Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling & Studies
Invasive Species Weed Control & Clearing
Marsh Master Spraying
Mitigation Monitoring
Mowing
Native Plant & Seed Installation
Naturalized Stormwater Facility Design
Prescribed Burn Management
Seeding
Streambank Restoration Design
Threatened & Endangered Species Surveys
Tree Clearing
Wetland & Stream Bank Design/Build/Manage
Wetland Delineations & Assessments

We make meaningful transformations in the places we live and work for maximum community impact.

Featured Projects

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Spring Brook Creek No. 1 Restoration

Government

Beach Park Streambank & Bluff Stabilization

Power & Energy

Billinger Stream Stabilization

Commercial

Mustang Run Stream Restoration

Government

Tinley Creek Streambank Stabilization

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

West Branch Forest Preserve Wetland, Fen, & River Restoration

Government

Andrick Ponds Stormwater Analysis Control Project

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Fox Valley Park District Native Management

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Prince Pond Dredging & Park Improvements

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Blackberry Creek Headwaters Mitigation Bank, Campton Township

Parks, Recreation & Conservation

Gray Willows Wetland Mitigation Bank

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Our Ecological Restoration Experts in Action

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Ask an Expert – How Long Does it Take for a Native Restoration Area to Establish?  

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Creating Biodiversity with Nature-Based Solutions

Hot Topic

How Do Wetlands Improve Water Quality?

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Battling the Elements in the Name of Bank Stabilization

Awards

V3 Wins 2025 ACEC Illinois Engineering Excellence Special Achievement Award for Gray Willows Wetland Mitigation Bank

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Restoring Water Quality Through the Power of Mother Nature

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The Benefits of Green Infrastructure 

Our Ecological Restoration Team

Our experts oversee green space transformations from beginning to end, ensuring every step aligns with the specific needs of each native habitat. Through proven environmentally restorative techniques, we deliver projects that improve water quality, enhance flood protection, boost biodiversity, and more, leading to thriving ecosystems that reestablish harmony between nature and neighborhoods.


Seeing the influence we can have over our environment is incredible. Watching the transformations has impacted me deeply on a personal development level. Working alongside our incredible team to fulfill the needs of our community fuels my passion for ecology. The potential to benefit future generations is so rewarding and meaningful.

Erin McKenna
Scientist

Illinois

Brad Millis

Ecological Restoration Manager

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Ohio

Todd Long, P.E.

Construction Group Leader

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Go Beyond Limits

Work with our experts to solve your most complex ecological restoration challenges.


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