Water Resources

Habitat Restoration and Mitigation

Chehalis Basin Strategy

Anchor QEA led preparation and analysis of a comprehensive long-term set of actions to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic species habitat in the 2,700 square mile Chehalis River Basin.

Planning and Restoration

Icicle Creek Integrated Water Resources Management Strategy

Chelan County Natural Resources Department and the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River (OCR) convened the Icicle Work Group (IWG) in 2014, which is comprised of stakeholders in the Icicle Creek Subbasin.  Members of the IWG are working together to develop an integrated approach to solving water resources challenges in the Icicle […]

Groundwater

Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Plan

The Yakima River Basin encompasses 6,155 square miles and includes portions of four counties in Central Washington. Anchor QEA has been helping the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Washington State Department of Ecology investigate water supply and fish enhancement alternatives.

Methow River Restoration Design

As part of a river restoration design, Anchor QEA assisted with improving habitat for Endangered Species Act-listed fish species in the river. We conducted an alternative assessment for six subreaches within a reach of the river and assisted with salmon habitat enhancement.

Habitat Restoration and Mitigation

Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 1

Anchor QEA managed the first phase in the City of Bellevue’s long-term vision to reconnect Bellevue’s downtown to Lake Washington. The project transformed the site from private residential and marina uses to a public park with water-focused recreational use and access, upland recreation facilities, parking and vehicle access, pedestrian paths, habitat restoration, complex utilities, and […]