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SERVICES
HARP is fully qualified to perform fluvial geomorphologic stream analysis for reference reach streams and existing conditions, to produce stream designs for stream relocation, mitigation or restoration. HARP’s scientists are well trained in construction oversight as well as biological assessments for stream and riparian areas. HARP was one of the premier bioengineering firms in the Charlotte area for projects requiring bioengineering for stream bank and riparian corridor stabilization. HARP’s botanical expertise has allowed us to create a niche in the utilization of native vegetation for stream bank stabilization and stream restoration projects. HARP’s stream designs are based on Rosgen methodology and a variety of other techniques, adapted for the Piedmont, to maximize the benefit of a restoration.
QUALIFICATIONS
Since the mid-1990s, HARP has performed over 125 individual stream restoration and bioengineering projects, most of which have been in and around the Charlotte NC area. HARP scientists can locate streams for restoration/mitigation, collect geomorphic and biological data, analyze the data and prepare restoration plans and designs based on reference reach data.
HARP can provide design build services for stream restoration, wetland restoration and storm water BMP’s utilizing a number of highly qualified contractors to perform the earth work and stream channel excavation. Although HARP does not operate heavy equipment, our staff has the experienced necessary to perform construction oversight on our projects as well as others and often provides these services to other firms. The capability to provide project design, oversight, and implementation of stabilization techniques and follow up monitoring make HARP the perfect candidate for many restoration projects.
Although based in the Charlotte metro area, HARP has participated in projects of all sizes across the piedmont, foothills, and mountains of the Carolinas.
For qualifications and vitas of key HARP personnel please see our RFQ page
BIOENGINEERING AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR HARP
- Dairy Branch, Freedom Park, 1996 - Shared Amer. Soc. of Landscape Architects Merit Award with Chris Estes of the City of Charlotte SWS. Served as Environmental Consultant and Contractor.
- Received Blue Thumb Award Design in 1997 for Cove Creek Channel Improvement Project.
- Received 1997 Urban Conservation Award for Stream Bank Restoration on Roger's Lake Branch in Cabarrus County, NC. Nominated by the Cabarrus County Soil and Water Conservation District and presented by the N.C. Assoc. of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (State award).
NOTABLE STREAM RESTORATION/BIOENGINEERING PROJECTS
- Reedy Fork Creek Stream Restoration for mitigation for Starmount Company in Greensboro NC. A 2,000 linear feet Priority 1 stream restoration. HARP provided turn-key restoration services for the Starmount Company. HARP located the stream and the reference reach, collect all field data and measurements, provided the design for the ~ 2,000 lf of priority 1 restoration, provided construction oversight, and planting plans and installation of stream bank vegetation. HARP also designed the riparian buffer vegetation plan, performed the as-built survey and continues to provide mitigation monitoring and monitoring report preparation for the regulatory agencies’ review. (See photos below)
- Northwest Forsyth Water Treatment Plant Pond, Dam Rehabilitation and Stream Restoration. Beginning in 1999 HARP provided the initial environmental assessment, and shared in the permitting for the project laying the ground work for the Forsyth County Utilities Department’s North West Water Treatment plant. Impacts involving the development of the plant led to mitigation requirements that involved three distinct projects: (1) 2,000 lf of stream restoration in Yadkin Co. (2) 550 lf of stream restoration in Forsyth Co. and (3) Pond and dam restoration, with 240 lf of restored stream at the outfall of the pond. Another activity involved 20 acres of forest restoration. HARP found and analyzed the necessary reference reaches for the different restorations, provided construction oversight and developed the vegetation plan designs and installed the plants. In providing turn-key services, HARP restored over 20 acres of forest and is providing monitoring services for all of the projects. (See photos below)
- Cato Farms Stream Restoration - involved transforming a very intermittent tributary channel (to Flat Branch) and a livestock pond into stream mitigation for impacts to the site of the Promenade Shopping Center at I-485/Providence Rd. The restoration site is south of I-485. By including the drained pond in the new stream channel, 1,352 ft. were restored. Nine water storage cells were installed along the channel to receive and store water from overflows, in turn releasing the stored water back into the channel during low groundwater periods. HARP provided reference reach analysis, design, construction oversight, planting plan and installation, and as-builts. In addition, monitoring has resulted in a recommendation to release the project due to its stability. (See photos below)
- Stream relocation project for the North Mecklenburg Water Treatment Plant, Charlotte NC. Designed new stream channel and riparian areas, installed live stakes and rooted native species for stabilization of stream banks and riparian corridor. The project area involved approximately 1000 linear feet of stream corridor.
- Stream relocation project for the South Hill Condominium project, Sharon View Road, Charlotte NC. Designed new channel and riparian areas, installed live stakes and rooted native species for stabilization of stream banks and riparian corridor. The project area involved approximately 600 linear feet of stream corridor.
- Stream relocation and mitigation project for Reidsville Industrial Park, Reidsville NC. Designed new stream channel and riparian areas, installed live stakes and rooted native species for stabilization of stream banks and riparian corridor. The project area involved approximately 333 linear feet of stream corridor.
- Northwest Forsyth Water Treatment Plant Pond, Dam Rehabilitation and Stream Restoration. Beginning in 1999 HARP provided the initial environmental assessment, and shared in the permitting for the project laying the ground work for the Forsyth County Utilities Department’s North West Water Treatment plant. Impacts involving the development of the plant led to mitigation requirements that involved three distinct projects: (1) 2,000 lf of stream restoration in Yadkin Co. (2) 550 lf of stream restoration in Forsyth Co. and (3) Pond and dam restoration, with 240 lf of restored stream at the outfall of the pond. HARP found and analyzed the necessary reference reaches for the different restorations, designed the restored channels, provided construction oversight and developed the vegetation plan designs and installed the plants. In providing turn-key services, HARP provided the as-built survey, restored over 20 acres of forest and is providing monitoring services for all of the projects. (See photos below)
- Stream Restoration and design of Freedom Park / Little Sugar Creek Charlotte, NC with HDR Engineering, planted stream banks and riparian zones.
- Little Sugar Creek Westfield Charlotte, NC with L-J Construction.
- Stream Restoration and design of South Chase Business Park a 1200 lf stream restoration and 45000 sf bioretention cell in Greenville, NC.
- Stream relocation for Brush Creek in Alleghany Co., NC. Design of streambed and riparian areas.
- Stream relocation project for the Albemarle Crossing Shopping Center project, Albemarle Road, Charlotte NC. Designed new stream channel and riparian areas, installed live stakes and rooted native species for stabilization of stream banks and riparian corridor.
- Stream Restoration of an impacted tributary to Mill Creek, Lewisville, NC for a private developer. HARP provided the design, construction oversight, stream bank planting and monitoring.
Reedy Fork Creek Stream Restoration post restoration
CATO Farms Stream Restoration
NW Water Treatment Plant Dam Rehabilitation and Stream Restoration Winston-Salem NC
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