HOW WE HELPED
In addition to supporting the team through stream restoration site searches and the selection of viable sites for TMDL credit, McCormick Taylor completed a geomorphic assessment and analysis, design, H&H modeling, permitting, construction oversight, and as-built review for these two projects.
A process-based design approach was implemented for both projects with hydraulics analysis (HEC RAS modeling) that identified design discharges to maximize floodplain reconnection and promote hydrologic connection to adjacent fringe wetlands. These structures were designed to provide grade control of the channel while incorporating wood and vegetative components for flow diversity and substrate habitat improvements.
In addition, McCormick Taylor successfully secured all necessary permits from Baltimore County Development Management, including a grading permit, approval of forest buffer protection plans, a forest conservation exemption waiver, and stormwater management waiver. Additional permits included erosion and sediment control approval from the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. We also prepared final construction plans and an engineer’s construction estimate.
Later in the project, McCormick Taylor provided construction services for the 5-month construction period. We supplied a design specialist to support Environmental Quality Resources (EQR), ensure design objectives, and adjust to changes in field conditions. McCormick Taylor also prepared certified as-built plans for the projects.
