Brandon Parsons, PLA PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT WORK: 2014 - 2018 CONTACT: brandon.a.parsons@gmail.com 512.517.4001
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Built Work SOUTH PLATTE RIVER VISION - P. 2 FISH CREEK PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT - P. 8 STEEL WORKS PARK - P. 12 CREEKSIDE AT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK- P. 16 SHERPA TRAIL- P. 18 SOUTH ST. VRAIN CREEK RESTORATION - P. 20 ESTES PARK PRIORITY PROJECTS - P. 24 ESTES PARK HYDROPLANT RESTORATION - P. 26
Master Plans FRASER RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN - P. 28 BIG THOMPSON RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN - P. 36 BIG DRY CREEK RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN - P. 42
Educational Publications LWOG HANDBOOK - P. 48
Environmental Experiments LUNKER BOXES - P. 50 FISH BAFFLES - P. 52
Advertising and Branding ADVERTISING AND BRANDING EXAMPLES - P. 54
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South Platte River Vision: Overland Pond to Grant Frontier Park
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ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES AWARDS: 2016 CASFM GRAND AWARD WINNER
Denver, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Client: City and County of Denver
South Platte River Vision (SPRV) is a large longterm initiative conducted by the City and County of Denver to make the South Platte River corridor the premier outdoor recreation
Budget: $7,500,000
destination and an environmental educational resource for the City and the State of Colorado.
Team: CDM Smith - Engineer (Prime)
The Overland Pond to Grand Frontier Park portion of the vision activates approximately
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one mile of underutilized open space along the South Platte River from Florida Avenue to Evans Avenue by developing regional trail connections, increasing river access, improving
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hydraulic functions, developing habitat enhancements and the creation of two riverside parks - Pasquinel’s Landing and Grant Frontier Park. In the summer of 2013, a cost estimate revealed that the 90% plans of the SPRV were significantly over budget. The City requested a redesign of the two riverside parks and
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Conceptual Re-design
significant value engineering to be done on the entire project. After only graduating from
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Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
undergrad 8 months prior, I was tasked to lead the redesign effort and take over project
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management duties.
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Over the next four years, our team successfully redesigned the corridor to be within budget while still meeting the design intent and goals of the City, project stakeholders and funding agencies.
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Overland Pond Park
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Overland Pond Park ADA Accessible Dock Jetty #1
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River Overlook #2 Instream Riffle Structure
Regional Trail Connection Under W. Florida Ave.
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River Overlook #3
River Overlook #1
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Jetty #2
Instream Drop Structure at W. Florida Ave.
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Pasquinel’s Landing Park
Constructed Riparian Bench
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THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER VISION IMPROVED THIS CONDITION BY INTEGRATING NATURAL SYSTEM DESIGN WITH RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Over the last century, the South Platte
The channelization created
River has been channelized causing a
steep armored banks reducing
variety of issues
recreational access to the river
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH:
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Steep banks make the river
Lay banks back to increase
Banks were laid back to increase floodplain
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connectivity and access to the river.
flows, increasing velocities
open river to recreation.
Recreational elements were included and
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ADA access was developed.
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SPRV: PASQUINEL’S LANDING PARK Pasquinel’s Landing Park brings individuals down to rivers edge where an island has been created to encourage river access and environmental learning in a safe secondary channel. A pedestrian loop trail runs throughout the entire park providing access to the island and framing the great lawn before culminating at a new adult fitness area along the South Platte Regional Trail. The goals for this park were to create increased floodplain conveyance, river access, promote outdoor environmental learning, produce active public spaces and incorporate unique fitness opportunities, all while increasing circulation and regional connectivity along the South Platte River. Conceptual Plan Legend: Instream Riffle Structure
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Native Grasslands
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Great Lawn
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6’ Wide Sandfinished Concrete Trail
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Adult Exercise Area
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Boulder Seatwall (18” Max.)
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1. Arching 6’ wide ADA accessible path to the river 2. Seating area at the secondary channel and constructed island 3. Natural grass lands boarding the active interior of the park
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SPRV: GRANT FRONTIER PARK Grant Frontier is a 5 acre park located at one of the first gold strikes on the South Platte River in the City of Denver. This deep connection to the river had been forgotten as the river was channelized during the 20th century. During this time, the banks of the river were raised over 15 feet eliminating natural ecosystem process and all recreational access to the river’s edge. The redesign took into account the areas historic character, community input and environmental need to design a Park that uses functional forms to tell the story of the place and create a community driven vision for its future. A formal plaza and picnic area radiate from a two hundred year old cottonwood tree that provides shade and historical context for the educational workshops that are now conducted there. An arching staircase flows, from the plaza, past a perennial rock garden and boulder terraces that mark the five, ten and one hundred year flood level before arriving at the secondary channel. This channel separates the main Park from an island built into the river and provides individuals a safe environment for interaction with the river and an active play area along its banks. All access to the river and island is ADA compliant allowing all members of the City to enjoy their Park.
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1. Grant Frontier Park during seasonal high flow (1 year post construction)
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1. Concrete and stone staircase to the river 2. Central plaza around the two hundred year old oak tree 3. Overlook at the central plaza
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Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES ACKNOWLEDGMENT: PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGY AND TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE AND THE SUSTAINING COLORADO WATERSHED CONFERENCE IN 2017
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Estes Park, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Larimer County
The Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project restored and improved the environment along Fish Creek in Estes Park, following the historic2013 floods. During this event, Fish Creek
Budget: $11,000,000
flowed between 2,000 - 4,000 CFS, over 5 times the pre-flood 100 year volume. This flooding
Team: HDR Engineering (Prime)
caused the destruction of Fish Creek Road, the Estes Park Multi-use Trail, almost all existing
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utilities, large portions of the natural environment and many homes.
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As the project manager for THK, my primary focus for this project was reconnecting the disjointed Estes Park Multi-use trail, designing adaptive fish passage structures, in-stream grade control structures and comprehensive revegetation and habitat stabilization measures.
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This focus allowed me to work with local organizations, like Colorado Park and Wildlife
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improvements that reduce future impacts that flooding may have on private property and
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public infrastructure.
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(CPW), to create a resilient ecosystem along Fish Creek, as well as develop infrastructure
The design team worked with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) throughout this process and ensured full reimbursement for the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County.
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1. Post flood condition 2. Rendering of restoration improvements
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1. Reconstructed creek and trail (6 months post construction) 2. Healthy riparian vegetation along creek banks 3. Six inch stone drop structure
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1. Vegetation on the left bank installed per specification 2. Gabion basket wall supporting Fish Creek Road 3. Fish baffles provide fish passage through culverts
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The Steelworks Park
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ROLE: LANDSCAPE DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
Pueblo, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Steelworks Center of the West
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Steelworks Park in Pueblo Colorado honors the historic EVRAZ Steel Mill in Pueblo which was integral to the City’s growth throughout the 19th Century. The Park was collaboratively
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designed with the Mill and the Client to tell the story of the Steel Mill through form, sculpture
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and education. The Park’s plaza evokes the industrial nature of the steel mill by focus participants circulation
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down a large axis bordered on either side my historic artifacts of the Mill. The pattern of the ground plane reflects the building layout of the sprawling Mill facility while the artifacts provide a powerful sense of scale and historic reference for the place. Educational signage was
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developed to tell the story of the individual artifacts and the rich history of the Mill.
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As the landscape designer, I worked with a senior landscape architect to develop the conceptual
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design and preliminary construction documents for the Park
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1. Lumion rendering of the Steelworks Park Main Plaza
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Creekside at America the Beautiful Park ROLE: LANDSCAPE DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: City of Colorado Springs
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Creekside at America the Beautiful Park was an expansion of one of Colorado Springs largest regional parks. The existing park provided excellent active recreational opportunities and
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family gathering spaces. However, the existing park turned its back on Monument Creek by
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cutting off creek access from the Park via a large berm. The Creekside expansion removed the large berm to create a strong connection to Monument
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Creek, increased the diverse recreational and educational opportunities, reconnected the floodplain and expanded riparian plant communities. The Park now provides ADA accessibility for all users to the Creek edge and natural play elements to foster experimental play and
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increase the connections to the natural world.
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As the landscape designer for the project I was responsible for developing the conceptual plan
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creating graphics and assisting with the preliminary site grading.
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1. Creekside Park Concept Plan
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Sherpa Trail
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Colorado Springs, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
crusher fines trail until it was deemed unsafe for student travel and closed in 2015.
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Colorado Springs (UCCS) Campus. The trail linked student housing with the main campus by and underlying friable bedrock compounded to cause progressive erosion of the previous
Team: THK Associates, Inc. (Prime)
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The Sherpa Trail was once a prominent pedestrian corridor on the University of Colorado – traversing a hillside on the north end of the campus. Frequent storm events, steep trail grades
Budget: $250,000
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In the summer of 2015, I wrote the winning proposal to redesign the Sherpa Trail to improve drainage, reduce erosion and design a resilient sustainable trail with a low environmental impact. The Sherpa Trail alignment has over 15% slopes in key areas and exposed bedrock on
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the hillside contributes to increased destructive runoff during storm events. In order to ensure
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with the new trail surface.
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long term sustainability, it was essential to separate the natural drainage patterns in this area
Due to existing environmental and budgetary constrains, I received approval to use U.S. Forest Service standards and details to design an elevated boardwalk system that steps up the hillside and maintains a minimum six inch separation from the bottom of the boardwalk to the top of the exposed bedrock, allowing natural drainage patterns and environmental function to remain while providing a safe route for pedestrian travel up the steep grade. Informational signage was installed in four locations along the route to educate visitors on the unique environmental conditions of this area and new recreational programing aims to increase trail usage and further connect students with their environment on the UCCS campus. Now, over 30,000 individuals a summer use the trail!
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1. 15% exposed bedrock slope 2. Elevated boardwalk staircase fit within the existing staircase
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1. Rendering of stormwater under the elevated boardwalk 2. Construction profile of the elevated boardwalk 3. The completed elevated boardwalk over the UCCS campus
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South St. Vrain Restoration at Hall Ranch ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
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Lyons, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Boulder County
South St. Vrain Creek experienced significant flooding in 2013 which rerouted the creek channel and caused substantial damage to existing infrastructure. Emergency response work
Budget: $2,300,000
immediately after the flooding identified the 3.2 mile section of South St. Vrain Creek at Hall
Team: Matrix (Prime)
Ranch as a priority for improvement to minimize the threat to existing infrastructure and
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restore stable ecologic function.
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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) tasked our team to develop a 30% restoration plan with the goal of fostering public support for the project, reducing infrastructure risk, stabilizing the creek channel and restoring ecologic function to the riparian corridor.
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
Following the 30% design, the Design Team was contracted to develop 80% construction
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was completed in the fall of 2017. Restoration at Hall Ranch included constructing a stable
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channel width, adding naturalistic in-stream structures, sculpting deep holding pools,
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increasing floodplain capacity and restoring the natural riparian environment by planting over
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documents for over a mile of the creek and perform construction observation as the project
two dozen plant species that were naturally occurring prior to the 2013 flood. As the project manager for THK, I lead the public outreach process, revegetation effort and bioengineering design for the project.
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BIOENGINEERING DESIGN One of the most important design considerations for this project was the use of bioengineering for bank stabilization. This process involved working with a 2D SRH model to evaluate the velocities and sheer stresses that would occur during a 10 year storm on this section of the South St. Vrain Creek. Profiles of each bank were created by the engineers and I worked closely with them to design bioengineering measures that would stand up to these erosive forces. Each bioengineering method used not only provided bank armoring but provides ecosystem benefits and incorporates native vegetation. This process was integral in fulfilling the main goals of the project to reduce the risk to infrastructure and restoring ecosystem function.
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Bank Stabilization: Bioengineering Treatments February 3, 2017 Station Location Item #
Bioengineering Treatment Station Start
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Willow Cuttings in Cobble Toe Willow Cuttings in Ex. Riprap Boulder Toe Willow Cuttings in Cobble Toe Willow Cuttings in Cobble Toe
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The above matrix is an excerpt from the bank stabilization chart that was supplied as part of the design report to show the bank stabilization treatments below and their corresponding bank velocities.
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Estes Park Priority Projects ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
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Estes Park, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: Estes Valley Watershed Coalition
as follows:
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Reach 1: Cheeley Camp experienced severe downcutting, bank erosion and lateral channel
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The Estes Priority Projects were a series of four reaches on Fall River and Fish Creek in Estes Park. Each reach was severely effected by the 2013 floods and faced its own series of challenges
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Reach 2: Scott Avenue experienced heavy bank erosion and sediment deposition. Reach 3: Elkhorn faced heavy sediment deposition and infrastructure damage. Reach 4: Antler’s Point experienced significant downcutting and revegetation lose. The design
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team was responsible for 30% design plans; however due to federal procurement policy, was excluded from the construction process.
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My role on the project was to work with the engineers and geomorphologists to develop
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four distinct 30% design plans that addressed the issues on each reach while restoring the
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reaches to a naturalized state. I aided in the concept development, initial grading and lead the revegetation design on the project. Due to federal procurement proceedures, our team was excluded from preparing the final 100% construciton plans. However, many principles from the 30% design were incorporated into the final construciton.
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1. Natural beaver dams on the Cheeley Camp Reach 2. Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) were installed to mimic beaver dams found naturally along Fish Creek 3. Brooke trout using newly created habitat
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Estes Park Hydroplant Restoration ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION Client: City of Estes Park
Fall River was one of the most significantly impacted streams of the 2013 floods. The Hydroplant and Upper Fish Hatchery Project restored two reaches of Fall River adjacent to
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Rocky Mountain National Park to a more resilient and sustainable conditions by increasing
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stream health and hydraulic conveyance in anticipation for future flood events. Due to the
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expodited time frame of the Colorado’s Community Development Block Grant - Disaster
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Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Program, the design build team worked closely to 2016
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ensure all funds were expended by March of 2016. Within less than one year, the design team surveyed post-flood conditions, analyzed hydrology and hydraulics, designed channel improvements, secured a Floodplain Development Permit with the Town, notified the
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community of the project and finished construction of both reaches.
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Together both reaches included the removal of sediment deposition, channel grading to
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reconnect the channel to the floodplain, including a low flow channel and floodplain benching,
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establishment of more defined pools and riffles, incorporating aquatic habitat features
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riparian revegetation and removal of two fish barriers located in the reach.
throughout, stabilization of banks using natural materials found onsite, planting native
As the landscape designer on the project, I assisted with the development of the site grading and lead the revegetation design. Due to the expedited schedule, I worked collaboratively with the contractor and the City of Estes Park to adjust the revegetation design as on-site materials became available.
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Fraser River Corridor Master Plan
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Fraser, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Client: Town of Fraser
Fraser River Corridor Master Plan creates a community driven vision for the 120-acre Cozens
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Ranch Open Space between the Town of Fraser and Winter Park. The plan identifies needs, goals and strategies to activate this under-utilized open space asset. This Master Plan built a
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consensus for the planning effort with the desired outcome of protecting the land, river and
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wildlife while increasing river access, recreational activities and educational opportunities in order to connect residents and visitors to the beauty and serenity of the Fraser River.
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Master Plan recommendations include:
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Protect existing floodplain capacity and willow shrubland along the Fraser River Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater runoff by working with Grand County Water Information Network (GCWIN) Enhance fish passage and aquatic habitat in degraded areas and roadway crossings Work with developers to ensure responsible ecologic stewardship and connections to recreational amenities in new developments Activate the Lions Ponds Area through the creation of a year round riverside park Establish a Town of Fraser Parks Division under the umbrella of the Public Works Department Construct a pilot project in 2018 to build momentum for additional future projects
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Field Work and Data Compilation
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GIS Mapping
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As the project manager on this project, I was responsible for writing the initial proposal,
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scoping the project, managing the budget, coordinating with the client, public outreach, design
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development, project management, all graphic preparation and document compilation.
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OVERALL CORRIDOR PLAN An illustrative map of the corridor was developed early in the design process. The map was presented at ever public meeting and comments received were incorporated into the final document.
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- Proposed Interpretative Signage
- Proposed Composting
- Restored River Access Point
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Three public workshops were conducted during the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan. Custom invitations were developed for each workshops and distributed to the community at least two weeks prior to the meeting. The community was very engaged throughout the process allowing the project team was able to engage with them in a variety of different environments.
YOU ARE INVITED! TO THE FRASER RIVER CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH AND FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH The Fraser River Corridor Master Plan aims to develop a long-term vision to protect and enhance recreation and environmental stewardship for the Cozen’s Ranch Open Space. We invite you to join us whenever you can during this two-day event to share your experience and ideas for the Fraser River Corridor. THIS CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH YOUR INPUT! At this event, the Planning Team will:
Introduce the h objective bj i of the Master Plan and share current site analysis efforts
Listen to the h community’s experience to help understand the vision for the Fraser River
Brainstorm potential i l design d ideas and collaborate on concepts for the Master Plan
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION SCHEDULE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Planning Team And Project Introductions Come by anytime to learn about the Master Plan and meet the Team Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Team Led Walking Tours Of The Project Area Experience the project area firsthand and share your thoughts and ideas Tours will meet and depart from the Lions Pond Pavilion every 30 minutes Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Open House At Headwaters Trails Alliance (HTA) Review the Team’s research on the project area and continue discussions on the community’s vision for Cozen’s Ranch Open Space Where: HTA Offices, 120 Zerex St., Fraser, CO 80442
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Planning Team And Project Introductions Come by anytime to learn about the Master Plan and meet the Team Where: Lions Pond Pavilion, 45 County Rd. 804, Fraser, CO 80442
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Community Presentation Collaborate on concepts and ideas for the Master Plan and continue discussions on the community’s vision for Cozen’s Ranch Open Space Where: Fraser Historic Church, 107 Eisenhower Dr., Fraser, CO 80442
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Open House & Happy Hour At The Foundry Connect with Team and community members to promote the project Where: 22 Second St., Fraser, CO 80442
For more information on this event or the Fraser River Corridor Master Plan, please contact Catherine Trotter: ctrotter@town.fraser.co.us
Public workshop flyer
Public engagement
SOUTH POND
- Formal River Access Point
- Proposed Bridge Crossing
- Informal River Access Point
- Proposed Western Trail Connection - Existing Fraser River Trail
- Existing Bridge Crossing
- Proposed External Trail Connection - Proposed Split Rail Fence
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- Existing Trailheads
OVERALL CORRIDOR RENDERINGS LEGEND Cozens Ranch Open Space Ponds and River Existing Trails
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LIONS PONDS AREA ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE A: YEAR ROUND ACTIVATION Lions Ponds Alternative A transforms the Lions Ponds area into a highly programmed park space through a diverse range of uniquely Fraser experiences and elements. Balanced by the surrounding natural environment of Cozens Ranch Open Space, and to better serve the desires of the community and visitors to Fraser, this alternative aims to maximize recreational activity and event opportunities in the disturbed area around the Lions Ponds.
ALTERNATIVE B: EDUCATION AND EXPLORATION Lions Ponds Alternative B balances increased recreational opportunities with natural restoration and environmental education around the Lions Ponds. Pockets of recreation are focused in the center of the site, while a series of outdoor rooms and trail networks create exploratory experiences that blend education and exploration with the natural environment at the edges of the Lions Ponds area.
ALTERNATIVE C: LEAVE IT NATURAL Lions Ponds Alternative C restores the previously disturbed Lions Ponds area to a healthy upland ecosystem, while incorporating minimal recreational features. This alternative approaches the Lions Ponds area as a continuation of the natural ecosystem and aims to increase interaction with natural systems through passive elements such as trails, small gathering spaces and small natural play areas dispersed throughout the site.
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Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER AND LEAD DESIGNER EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES PROJECT WEBSITE: WWW.ABETTERBIGT.COM
WHERE
Loveland, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Client: City of Loveland Public Works
The Big Thompson Master Plan encompasses a 9-mile section of the Big Thompson River
Team: WWE (Prime)
through the City of Loveland. This stretch of riverfront is an amazing resource for the citizens of Loveland, with broad undeveloped floodplains, trails, parks and open space. The 2013 flood
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caused damages along the corridor from undersized crossings, out of bank flows and erosion,
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THK assisted the City of Loveland and Wright Water Engineers to develop a long-term vision for the Big Thompson River Corridor and to develop plans for enhancements that can be implemented in a phased manner in the coming decades. A major objective of this effort
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
was to increase the benefits that the river and corridor to provide the citizens of Loveland
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habitat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife, all while improving the level of flood protection and
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resiliency.
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Field Work and Data Compilation
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by providing additional open space and recreational opportunities and enhancing natural
Through this planning and engineering effort, the Big Thompson River Corridor will transform into a landmark for the City, a recreational destination, a haven for wildlife in the midst of an urban environment and a more resilient river corridor. Most importantly, the River Corridor Master Plan will build on recent flood recovery efforts to identify potential projects that will reduce the flood hazards along the Big Thompson River, and provide additional protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This Corridor will include a network of interconnected greenways, parks, open space and natural areas that provide the public with opportunities for recreation and interaction with the river and nature.
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Presentation boards were prepared for each public meeting. The presentation boards were used to update the public on project progress and facilitate input. All input received was compiled, analyzed and graphically formatted for incorporation into the Master Plan document.
Project Schedule
Welcome!
What is important to you on the Big Thompson River Corridor?
Note: Dates shown are Mondays. Dates highlighted in blue are exact dates for festivals.
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Thank you for being a part of the City of Loveland’s Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan. Today, we would like to learn what is important to you about the Big Thompson and learn what you already know about the River. Please feel free to ask questions throughout the day and provide your input on the project.
Public Outreach National Trails Day Launch Website
City of Loveland City Project Manager
Project Purpose
2 Day Workshop with Evening Hours
Chris Carlson, P.E., CFM
July 4th Celebration
WWE Principal-in-Charge nt me age Man Project
Jonathan Jones, P.E., D.WRE
The Big Thompson River Corridor is an amazing resource for the citizens of Loveland, with broad undeveloped floodplains, trails, parks and open space. The Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan will build on this resource to increase resiliency and enhance ecological, recreational and public benefits and functions of the Big Thompson River Corridor through the City. The Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan team will be led by Chris Carlson, P.E. of the Public Works Department along with the selected consultants, Wright Water Engineers, Inc., THK Associates, Inc. and Matrix Design Group.
Cherry Pie Festival
WWE Project Manager and Lead Engineer
Foote Lagoon Summer Concert
Andrew Earles, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE
THK Lead Planner
On-Line Survey
Kevin Shanks, RLA, ASLA
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Kim Elorriaga, RLA, ASLA
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The overall vision for the Big Thompson River corridor through Loveland is a fully “Connected Corridor” that includes a network of interconnected greenways, parks, open space and natural areas that provides the public with opportunities for recreation and interaction with the River and nature, while at the same time, providing a healthy river and riparian ecosystem for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and reducing flood hazards.
Loveland Downtown Celebration
THK Project Planner
Corn Roast Festival
Shannon Tillack, P.E., CFM
Matrix Design Group River Restoration & Civil Engineer
High Water Mark Sign Unveiling
Scott Schreiber, P.E.
Matrix Design Group GIS & Mapping Specialist Jeff Clonts, GISP
Planning & Engineering
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Preliminary Analysis
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The plan will include planning, land use, recreational and corridor management recommendations as well as a list of prioritized projects that best meet the vision and goals for the corridor.
WWE (adjunct) Stream Corridor Management & Master Planning Efficiency Expert
Engineering
Ben Urbonas, P.E., D.WRE
Land Planning
WWE (adjunct) Institutional Management, Stormwater Utility & Financing Expert L. Scott Tucker, P.E.
Master Plan & Implementation
Blue Mountain Consultants Geomorphologist & Aquatic Biologist Jim Nankervis
Draft Master Plan Due City Council Presentation Master Plan Compilation Final Master Plan Due
Agency Stakeholder Members
Delineates project milestones
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Pedestrian bridge over the Big Thompson River.
Pedestrian trail alongside the Big Thompson River and gravel ponds near River’s Edge Natural Area.
Pedestrian trail through open upland area next to the Big Thompson River.
Special Stakeholder Groups
Big Thompson Watershed Coalition Big Thompson Watershed Forum Colorado Water Conservation Board Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado Department of Transportation Larimer County
• Ditch Companies - Greeley / Loveland Irrigation Co. (Big Barnes Ditch, Chubbuck Ditch, Boyd Lake Outlet Exchange) - Home Supply Ditch (Mariano Exchange) - Big Thompson Ditch & Manufacturing Co. - South Side Ditch (Ryan Gulch Exchange) - Rist & Goss Ditch - Reorganized Farmers Ditch. Co.
• Jan Lanting, Elementary Science Coordinator, 5th Grade program • Trout Unlimited
Big Thompson River adjacent to Centennial Park.
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An on-line public input survey was created to allow the City of Loveland residents and surrounding community members an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas for the Big Thompson River Corridor Master Plan. Overwhelmingly, the survey results showed that people prefer a natural aesthetic with passive recreation activities and features.
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access points, natural trails and a series of wildlife overlooks to view the existing heron
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river access points, this Master Plan opens up this resource for the community once again and encourages people to safely interact with their river.
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Big Dry Creek Recreation and Floodplain Restoration Master Plan ROLE: RIGHT HAND MAN EMPLOYMENT: THK ASSOCIATES
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Thornton, CO
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GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Client: City of Loveland Public Works
The City of Thornton contracted THK to develop a master plan for 6 miles of the Big Dry
Team: THK Associates, Inc. (Prime)
Creek corridor. While the City of Thornton had already developed open spaces along other main waterways, Big Dry Creek was the last remaining underutilized open space needed to
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create an interconnected system of open space corridors in Thornton.
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The Big Dry Creek corridor encompasses almost 300 acres of open space areas and provides 2012
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outstanding opportunities for passive recreation and wildlife habitat. This land has been strategically acquired by the City of Thornton and Adams County over decades. The ability to understand and overlay the existing ownership, ecology, hydrology, and recreation was
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essential for created a well rounded corridor master plan.
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The master plan assessed publicly-owned parcels from hydraulic, geomorphic, environmental,
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social and recreational perspective and created a basic framework for publicly owned parcels
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to be connected to each other and surrounding context. The key to creating a successful
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framework in the master plan was to understand that natural riparian corridors are complex systems that cannot be controlled through hard engineering. As such, the master plan identified a series of natural ‘toolbox’ strategies to repair degraded areas and protect key infrastructure while allowing the creek to move within a defined floodplain area. During the master planning process, I was responsible for providing technical guidance on restoration and recreation strategies, developing plans and toolbox graphics as well as writing sections of the master plan document.
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Willow or Cottonwood Stakes: Roots Should Extend to Dry Season Water Level
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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Client: Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group
The idea for the Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook grew out of the recovery efforts following the 2013 Colorado flood. Through these recovery efforts and projects, everyone involved learned valuable lessons about how streams and watersheds function during
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managers and wildlife specialists. All of these meetings gathered input and ‘field-tested’ elements of the Handbook. As part of the project, real sites within each of the four watersheds were selected and evaluated for stewardship and recovery opportunities. I provided technical guidance on restoration strategies and property owner relations.
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LANDOWNER ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
YES Are the threatened structures abandoned?
Text next to check-boxes are goals. If your answers lead you to these, check the box and proceed with the arrows.
Green arrows direct you if your answer to the question is YES Red arrows direct you if your answer to the question is NO Gray arrows direct you after you have selected a strategy
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Do you have ORbare areas or areas with minimal Bank Armoring Removal vegetation onPlace yourand property? Leave the Woody Leave in
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Are these areas inNO the stream channel and/or on the streambanks (as opposed to above the banks)? Leave the Woody Material in Place Are there any stream culverts or crossings on your property? YES YES
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NO YES Upland Revegetation DONE WITH FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Remove/Relocate Woody Material Do your youobjective(s) have wetlands onabove, your property? To see which strategies will accomplish identified see the Contact a local watershed coordinator
'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76] or stream restoration professional
YES if you are concerned the material may pose an immediate risk and are considering removing/relocating it. Wetland Management Regional Stream Stewardship & Recovery Handbook
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Anchoring Woody Material
Do you have invasive plants on your property? Leave the (See 'Weed Identification andWoody Management' [page 48] for identification help) Material in Place YES DONE WITH LARGE WOODY MATERIAL ASSESSMENT
Invasive Plant Management
To see which strategies will accomplish your objective(s) identified above, see the 'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76] Do you have endangered plants on your property? (See 'Threatened, Endangered and Rare Plants' [page 55] for identification help)
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To see which strategies will accomplish your objective(s) identified above, see the 'Stewardship and Recovery Strategy Chart' [page 76]
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The Landowner Assessment Questionnaires on the following pages provide a guide to evaluating the existing conditions on your property in order to identify Stewardship and Recovery Objectives. In Chapter 3, you will determine specific Stewardship and Recovery Strategies to achieve these Objectives. Because streams and riparian corridors are complex systems with many moving parts, the Questionnaires are split into 7 distinct categories. Each category plays a role in the riparian corridor and it is important to complete all of the Questionnaires to make a comprehensive plan for your property. As you complete each Questionnaire, fill in your answers and additional notes on the 'Landowner Assessment Worksheet' [page 72].
• Sledge Hammer • Shovel • Shears / Lopers
Installing live willow stakes in streambanks is a simple, yet effective and sustainable solution to eroding bank areas. Lasting benefits include: • Stabilized banks with root growth - Can stand up to lower velocity flows • Increased habitat & food source for birds, insects & terrestrial animals • Increased fish habitats from cooler water temperatures with willow shade • Naturally framed streambank views with tactfully placed willow stands Step 1
• Restricted area access to the stream for people, wildlife or livestock
Determine area along bank needing stabilization in high velocity areas.
Harvesting Willow Stakes Willows grow naturally along waterways - you can often harvest willows right on your own property.
Dormant, no leaves (Fall-Spring)
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Harvesting must be done when the willows are dormant - this means harvesting in the fall or spring when there are no leaves on them. When selecting a stand to harvest from, pick a healthy group of the type of willows that you want to use. Cut the willows at a diagonal angle near the base and never harvest more than 30% of any given willow stand.
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After harvesting, the willows should be grouped into bundles & soaked prior to planting (see Step 4 image).
Trim away all but top few branches Step 3 Dormant buds left on stake
Willow Stake will be 3'-4'
Look for natural Willow Stands for harvest.
Harvest dormant Willow Stakes & bundle with twine to a manageable size.
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Diagonal cut at base
Soaking stakes stimulates root growth at the diagonal cut.
Never take more than 30% of population.
Soak cuttings prior to planting for 7-14 days. Submerge at least 50-80% of each stake.
Visit the following link for a more in-depth guide to willow & cottonwood harvesting: synergy3.org/includes/Willow_Cottonwood_Guide_2016.01.pdf
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Spread 1 of 1 Denver Trout Unlimited worked with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) to install LUNKER Boxes along the South Platte River in Denver. LUNKER Boxes have long been used to imitate overhanging river banks that would occur in nature. However, their application is usually used in restoration projects and rarely adapted for urban waterways where they are most needed. The structures that we designed were made out of recycled reinforced concrete pipe and created a structurally sound habitat feature that has provided safe cover for our urban fish population. To illustrate the concept to the engineers and UDFCD I created the following renderings of how the structures could work. Cameras and temperature monitors could be installed on the structures for continued monitoring. The structures were installed in the fall of 2018.
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Spread 1 of 1 One of the greatest issues our design team faced on the Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project was how to facilitate fish passage through the concrete box culverts used to created the new roadway bridges. During the fall, winter and spring, creek flows became so low that they would spread out over the bottom of the box to a depth of less than 1 inch and fish could not move freely throughout the system. Ideally, natural bottom culverts and cast in place custom baffles would have been used to address this issue. However, these treatments were cost prohibitive and we were too far along in the design process for a change that dramatic. THK was charged with figuring out a way to retrofit the ‘existing’ concrete box culverts with something that would facilitate fish passage without changing other aspects of the design and remain cost effective. After much consideration, we determined we could mount concrete wheel stops to the bottom of the boxes to concentrate the flows and provide sufficient depth for fish passage. Many configurations were considered but after a physical model was built to observe the flows only two types configurations were installed. I worked extensively with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) throughout this process and they are continuing to monitor the success of the different configurations for use elsewhere in the State. So far, we have observed that both configurations are providing fish passage as planned but we have also observed some ‘happy accidents’. Schools of fingerlings are holding in eddies created by these structures and crawfish have been observed congregating in the calm waters near sediment deposits.
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Advertising & Branding Examples In addition to using graphics to illustrate my design concepts, I also produce advertising and branding material for many of my projects and organizations I work with. The following are examples of some of the advertising and branding graphics that I have produced:
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United States
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PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS Graphics became especially important during the proposal phase of a project. Often times, I would be subs on the project but be asked to put together the final proposal in a graphic format that cleanly and uniquely communicated our proposed ideas. This approach proved that our team was not only willing to put in the time to format the document and develop graphics but also showed that our final product would be aesthetically pleasing and marketable. While at THK, I was responsible for writing and formatting over a dozen winning proposals.
Jon Altschuld, RLA, ASLA
PROJECT TREACHOVERVIEW
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nitoring program. To find an appropriate balance, we plan to work with the EVWC to prioritize parameters am meters monitoring that provideLandscape the greatest knowledge andmanager allow for geement Jon Altschuld is awill registered Architect and project withbetter ove over er 8informed future management sions the design He reaches and the watersheds whole.areas, To better facilitate orts, ts, oour ur yearsfor of experience. is experienced in the designas of anatural trails and nd oopen pen the monitoring effort le working matwill prior firms, led thestrategy watershed draft a monitoring including methodology, timeline and responsibilities table and monitoring nittorin ng spaces, ecological restoration, parks, streetscapes, and transportation planning, ingg, he Left Hand Creek watershed. The project locations and has anmap. expertise in presentation graphics, 3D visualizations, and GIS mapping ppiing
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to Cozens Ranch Open Space. Ranger program leading a group ofprovements visitors utdoorr and Outdoor Recreation Grants help build or improve community parks, outdoor
• River’s Edge Natural Area - Loveland, CO
ing iss amenities, outdoor athletic THK Associates has led many multi-disciplinary teams facilities for river and environmental education facilities. Funding e forprojects land acquisitions. corridor planning and design that are pioneering the way s Grants employ Colorado Youth Corps Association crews on projects like building trails,, for developing comprehensive and balanced riparian corridor after forest and master plans. All of thetrol projects the THKfires Team haseradicating completed invasive species. toration Grants improve and restore Colorado’s rivers, streams, wetlands not only have a focus on environmental health and floodplain habitat on permanently conserved land. management, butabout recreational and educational mmunity a project Using visual aids allows forexperiences engagement between Activities such as a community bike ride iss an izedd to collect input at the City the project team during interactive engagement tool that THK utilized as well. Riparian corridors are community complex members systemsandthat require aster Plan Workshop the Clear Creek County Visioning Workshop during the Legacy Loop Trail Design careful planning to achieve a stable and sustainable balance of (CPW) O PARKS AND WILDLIFE environmental, social and economic factors. The THK Team has will also propose holding aupsecond public meeting in early November that will sent and a county Fun provides to $400,000 in matching grants annually topresent local ounty y the experience, the knowledge therecreation expertise to 1departments, achieve thisThis for water master plans,and proposed Phase Project. meeting will beangling particularly important to tantand o others ers forr parkand and districts, organizations THK’s Clear Creek Greenway Trail alongg thee the Town oftFraser, referred to as the Town. residents mprove opportunities in Colorado. from here-to some of theangling more involved and Clear stakeholders. Creek River Corridor
y also factor into the design. It may be desirable or necessary to incorporate materials that can withstand thsttand Park and Alan Hutto Memorial Master rge •flJohn ood Meade event when structures could be atCommons risk. We will usePlan this information to guide discussions with nss w itth dplain regulators EVWC. • City of Cherryand Hillsthe Village Trails Inventory and Master Plan - Cherry Hills, s, CCO O
Thompson River Concepts for IDFEMA HMGP • McCall Downtown Master Plan - McCall, rk, CO
• Colorado State University On-Campus Stadium Feasibility Study - Fort Collins, olliins, CCO O
• BayF: FarmProject Master Plan - Fort Collins, CO tion Schedule
• orts, MehaffOtak ey Park - Loveland, ood recovery eff assisted theCO Town of Estes Park with identification of equ uests covery and restoration projects on theArchitectural Big Thompson through Town for funding requests • I-25/Cimarron Interchange DesignRiver Guidelines re, post post ard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Project sites evaluated included Piccadilly Square, nce areas, and other Downtown reaches.
Brandon Parsons, ASLA
Landscape Designer, Junior Project Manager
ndisFish Creek Corridor Plans for through Brandon Parsons experienced in innovative and responsible design, represented engaging public presentations, graphic representations, conceptual site design, ecologic restroation,rk, construction documentation and detailing, as well as project coordination and CO management. During his time at THK Associates, Inc. Mr. Parsons has taken a lead role in 2014 many of THK’s most comprehensive greenway trail projects, including designing over 15 employed by a prior firm, worked with miles of trail,eand has contributed heavily to planning, designFlyWater and construction of the Fish rshed planningSt.eff orts on Falland River and Platte River Trail. Creek Corridor, Clearmaster Creek Greenway, Vrain Greenway the South he 2013 flood, applying a risk-based approach for
Mr. Parsonsnderstanding has benefited from his extensive Auto-CAD, of the stream knowledge corridors.of Th rough SketchUp, Adobe project stakeholders, recommendations were Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and GIS to create a variety of projects that enrich the urban y and restoration projects and policies that will and rural fabric of Colorado. As a member of multiple large, multi-disciplinary planning and community, well as forof the design Teamsresiliency Mr. Parsonsforhasthe contributed to theasdevelopment regional communities, while positioning these watersheds for local waterways, urbanalso greenways, and regional parks. e in upcoming flood recovery implementation
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Recreational Trails Grant Program (Non-Motorized Trails) funds projects eting firms will do be scheduled near the completion the project to around present thethe Tow wfinal master cts forr We have selected andState individuals who have worked on recentofprojects within and Town nts. tional trail grants, small recreational trail grants, trail planning and trail support grants. asespecifically 1 project.on the ThisFraser finalRiver meeting could as a fundraiser to gather munityy the TH HKcommunity of Fraser and Corridor. This double local knowledge, combined with THK ing funds for grant and can also be skills, paired another public n withevent. Team’s extensive experience and applications our outstanding communication willwith provide the Town a O process DEPARTMENT seamless master planning that will be results OF driven.TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) ions Alternatives Program (TAPS) are federal funds that are distributed through State e
es funds through 2020. Additionally, the THK Team has worked Unfortunately, with several different grant agencies and other all funding sources, on agencies. Colorado has expended of itssource TAPS S through design We process, trails are identified as later improvements, future TAPS ies gran including Great Outdoors Coloradothe (GOCO). are intimately familiar with these agencies grant be used. requirements, reimbursement procedures and project closeout procedures.
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The following pages ansportation outline our approach scope to thisprojects, of which 10% must be used for off highway ghway y relatedand infrastructure project that were designed to not only provideThis the Town a ys. Itt on improvements. couldwith include trails and parking areas near state highways. comprehensive master plan and phase 1 project, but when also create h to understand how and these funds will be dispersed, but given Cozens Ranch excitement in the community anditmomentum for additional US 40, is a potential fundinggrant source. funding. As you read the THK Team’s approach and scope, it will NT the OF LOCAL become clear that we have ability to provideAFFAIRS several unique (DOLA) Impact Assistance Grant an be e services that will lead toeral a comprehensive master planFund that can be (EIAF) is a unique funding opportunity that can en the impact of Henderson Molybdenum Mine is cutting production as it nears a full completed within the Town’s $90,000 budget.
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y and/ / The purpose of the EIAF Program is to assist political subdivisions that are socially d cally impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of mineralss and d from m s. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and ing off the State’s share Planning of royalties toPark thein Evans, federal hered during THK’s 3-day On-site Strategic Session forpaid Riverside CO government for mining and drilling d mineral fuels on federally-owned land.
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