Watershed Science and Design is a consulting firm located in Longmont, CO, built with a focus on developing sophisticated, science-based solutions to stream management, river + floodplain restoration, flood recovery, and river design.
We are:
Science-prioritized
We root every project in science and technical expertise.
Based in organic, holistic solutions
We utilize natural elements in our designs resulting in beautiful, eco-friendly solutions.
Collaborative with communities and the landscape
We provide ideas that work in harmony with nature, without sacrificing safety or quality.
Stream Science + Management
Watershed Science and Designʼs strength is strategizing and imagining possibilities that traditional engineering may miss. We work across disciplines within the general topical area of stream science and management. Our foundation is in the sciences of geomorphology and hydrology though we also incorporate knowledge of ecology, biology, geology, risk-analysis, hydraulics, environmental justice, and climate to form context-sensitive solutions that work for communities.
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Established + Professional
Watershed Science and Design is a trustworthy, solution-oriented, water resource science and engineering firm that serves government agencies and conservation organizations as well as place-based non-profits. Our reputation is built off of the decisions we make every day and the high standards we hold ourselves to within the industry. WSD cares about protecting the west’s water, stream systems, and communities and regardless of project size, budget, or location and we provide exceptional technical expertise to our clients and partners.
Watershed Science and Design is a women-owned small business and a certified DBE for Civil Engineering and Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
WSD is also a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) pre-qualified consultant for civil engineering (CE), hydraulics (HY), and value engineering (VE) services.
