Water Resources/Stormwater

Water Resources/
Stormwater

Solving complex water resource issues with cost-effective, science-based, environmentally beneficial solutions

Water resources is a broad term defining how water is needed, both by our communities and within the environment. Our focus is to balance and understand these competing uses to most effectively use, protect, and enhance our water resources. As the regulatory, societal, and economic drivers for our water resources shift, Brown and Caldwell has a proven track record for building the right teams for our clients to tackle these complex issues.

At the forefront of stormwater management, flood control, regulatory compliance, and surface water quality improvement since the 1972 Clean Water Act, our engineers and scientists partner with municipal clients to develop integrated stormwater solutions that meet regulatory requirements, enhance communities, and protect natural habitats.

Awards

  • 2022

    Water Environment Federation, Project Excellence Award

  • 2019

    American Council of Engineering Companies Idaho Chapter, Best Water/Stormwater Project

  • 2019

    Engineering News Record, Intermountain Best Projects Winner Water/Environment

  • 2019

    Engineering News Record, Midwest Best Projects in Water/Environment

  • 2019

    Design-Build Institute of America, National Best in Engineering Design Award, Southwestern Parkway Combined Sewer Overflow Basin

Environmental Planning and Permitting

Integrated planning, master planning, natural resource assessments, studies, financing strategies, and permitting

Innovative Design Strategies

Water management, restoration, and integrated approaches for communities

Modeling and Assessment

Hydrology and hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, and water monitoring

Environmental Planning and Permitting

Integrated planning, master planning, natural resource assessments, studies, financing strategies, and permitting

Innovative Design Strategies

Water management, restoration, and integrated approaches for communities

Modeling and Assessment

Hydrology and hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, and water monitoring

Accelerating water stewardship

A framework to support sustainability decisions and water replenishment goals

To develop a strategy to prioritize projects and achieve your water replenishment goals, it’s critical to understand the risks, benefits, and ROI of each decision. BC’s Water Replenishment Prioritization approach provides a data-driven framework to strategically advance replenishment goals through a robust pipeline of prioritized investment opportunities.

Data Center

“As a water resources consultant for over 20 years, I know the value of the trusted partnership between the client and the consultant. I personally value the collaboration, partnership, and quality of work that is accomplished when Brown and Caldwell builds the right team, listens to our client’s needs, and delivers what is expected."

Aylin Lewallen
Water Resources National Practice Lead

“As a water resources consultant for over 20 years, I know the value of the trusted partnership between the client and the consultant. I personally value the collaboration, partnership, and quality of work that is accomplished when Brown and Caldwell builds the right team, listens to our client’s needs, and delivers what is expected."

Aylin Lewallen
Water Resources National Practice Lead

Related News

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Dan Murray joins the firm to advance wet weather solutions and strengthen client outcomes nationwide

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Please join us in welcoming Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell as Managing Principal within our Wet Weather Practice, serving as a strategic advisor supporting clients and project teams on some of the industry's most complex wet weather challenges. Based in Cincinnati, Dan will work closely with Andy Lukas and colleagues across the firm to advance solutions related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, infiltration and inflow, collection systems, and urban watershed management.

Dan brings more than three decades of leadership and technical knowledge in wet weather management, collection systems, and environmental research. Prior to joining Brown and Caldwell, he spent 35 years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development, most recently serving as a senior environmental engineer. Throughout his career, Dan has focused on wet weather issues, collection system asset management, smart sewer technologies, and the development and demonstration of innovative approaches to improving wastewater system performance.

A recognized leader in the water sector, Dan was named a Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellow, one of the organization's highest professional honors recognizing significant contributions to the water profession and sustained leadership within the industry. This distinction reflects the depth of experience and industry perspective he brings to Brown and Caldwell and our clients.

Regarding his new role, Dan shared: 

"I am pleased to begin the next phase of my career with Brown and Caldwell as Managing Principal within the firm's Wet Weather Practice. This role provides an opportunity to continue advancing solutions to complex wet weather challenges while collaborating with talented professionals across the industry. I look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and friends and contributing to Brown and Caldwell's commitment to helping clients protect and enhance our water environment." 

Please join us in welcoming Dan to Brown and Caldwell. We are excited to have him on the team and look forward to the contributions he will make across our wet weather practice and throughout the firm.  

Related News

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Dan Murray joins the firm to advance wet weather solutions and strengthen client outcomes nationwide

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Welcome Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell’s Wet Weather Practice

Please join us in welcoming Dan Murray to Brown and Caldwell as Managing Principal within our Wet Weather Practice, serving as a strategic advisor supporting clients and project teams on some of the industry’s most complex wet weather challenges. Based in Cincinnati, Dan will work closely with Andy Lukas and colleagues across the firm to advance solutions related to combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, infiltration and inflow, collection systems, and urban watershed management.

Dan brings more than three decades of leadership and technical knowledge in wet weather management, collection systems, and environmental research. Prior to joining Brown and Caldwell, he spent 35 years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development, most recently serving as a senior environmental engineer. Throughout his career, Dan has focused on wet weather issues, collection system asset management, smart sewer technologies, and the development and demonstration of innovative approaches to improving wastewater system performance.

A recognized leader in the water sector, Dan was named a Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellow, one of the organization’s highest professional honors recognizing significant contributions to the water profession and sustained leadership within the industry. This distinction reflects the depth of experience and industry perspective he brings to Brown and Caldwell and our clients.

Regarding his new role, Dan shared: 

“I am pleased to begin the next phase of my career with Brown and Caldwell as Managing Principal within the firm’s Wet Weather Practice. This role provides an opportunity to continue advancing solutions to complex wet weather challenges while collaborating with talented professionals across the industry. I look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and friends and contributing to Brown and Caldwell’s commitment to helping clients protect and enhance our water environment.” 

Please join us in welcoming Dan to Brown and Caldwell. We are excited to have him on the team and look forward to the contributions he will make across our wet weather practice and throughout the firm.