Ecosystem Planning and Restoration

06/19/2026

This month, we're highlighting the Beane Wetland Mitigation Site and the long-term benefits of wetland restoration.

Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, the site was designed to restore hydrology and improve the overall quality of wetlands that had been altered over the last century. Through restoration and enhancement efforts, the project is helping improve water quality, increase on-site water storage, support native plant communities, and provide habitat for a diverse range of wildlife.

EPR provided a full range of services for the project, including wetland delineation, mitigation planning and design, erosion control and vegetation plans, agency coordination, construction oversight, and ongoing monitoring.

As the site progresses, monitoring continues to document the return of native wetland vegetation and how wildlife is utilizing the site—providing valuable insight into the long-term success of wetland restoration.

06/17/2026

The next generation of environmental professionals is already making an impact. We're excited to welcome three summer interns to the EPR team.

Zoe Gibson joins our Tennessee office and is currently studying Biology at Tennessee Tech University. With a passion for ecology and conservation, Zoe will support projects across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio this summer.

Hannah Moore joins our Cary office and is a rising senior at North Carolina State University studying Biological Engineering with an Ecological Concentration and a minor in Plant Biology. With a cross-disciplinary background in both engineering and ecology, Hannah can assist on a wide array of projects including stream assessments and sensitive plant species surveys.

Marcus Brown joins our Asheville office from Virginia Tech, where he is studying Environmental Science with minors in GIS and Wildland Fire Ecology. His experience in forestry and ecological restoration provides a strong foundation as he assists with assessment field work, SLAM assessments, and site monitoring efforts throughout the Southeast.

Throughout the summer, these interns will gain hands-on experience supporting environmental assessments, restoration initiatives, and monitoring efforts across multiple states. We're pleased to have them on board and look forward to the contributions they'll make to our projects and clients.

Please join us in welcoming Zoe, Hannah, and Marcus to EPR!

05/27/2026

For the fifth year in a row, the Natural Resources and Planning team at EPR gathered for the “Bio Blitz,” an event that brings staff together from across offices and disciplines to share knowledge, reconnect, and learn more about the wide range of expertise within the company.

As EPR continues to grow, the Bio Blitz helps strengthen collaboration between teams by giving staff the opportunity to hear directly from specialists working in different regions, service areas, and project types. From field techniques and monitoring approaches to regulatory updates and lessons learned, the event helps keep knowledge moving across the company rather than remaining siloed within individual offices or teams.

The event also helps staff better understand who to reach out to for technical support, project coordination, permitting insight, field methodologies, emerging technologies, and region-specific experience. Creating these internal connections strengthens communication across offices, improves efficiency, supports consistency in deliverables, and encourages continued professional growth throughout the company.

By investing in internal knowledge-sharing and collaboration, EPR continues to build a stronger, more connected team capable of delivering thoughtful, science-driven solutions for clients and communities across a wide range of environmental projects.

05/07/2026

EPR is hiring a Water Resources Engineer in Training (EIT) in our Columbia, MD office.

Working alongside engineers and scientists across disciplines, this role supports stream and wetland restoration, stormwater design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and environmental permitting.

If you’re ready to build experience on real projects that make a difference, we’d like to connect.

Learn more: www.eprusa.net/careers

04/22/2026

Not all progress is visible in a single day.

Restoration work takes time; monitoring seasons, adapting designs, and working with natural systems to create lasting results.

At EPR, Earth Day is less about a single moment and more about the long-term commitment behind every project we take on.

We’re proud to support clients and partners in building solutions that work with the environment.

04/17/2026

The EPR Houston Office 2026 Chili Cook-Off brought serious flavor and even stronger team spirit. Secret spice blends and bold claims made the competition real, but the highlight was stepping away from the day-to-day to connect.

Strong teams aren’t built only in meetings. They’re built in moments like these, through laughter, friendly rivalry, and shared wins.

Grateful to be part of a team that shows up and supports each other.

04/15/2026

EPR is at the Virginia Solar Summit today, connecting with project teams on practical, site-specific approaches to integrating ecological restoration into solar development.

We’re discussing how solar sites can be productive grassland habitat for pollinators, and other species….solar sites offer so much potential.

EPR attendees include:
Kevin Tweedy, Principal Engineer - [email protected] and
Rich Hanson, Environmental Specialist - [email protected]

Stop by to connect with the team.

04/09/2026

EPR will be attending the Virginia Solar Summit next week, connecting with project teams on how our approach to ecological restoration can support solar development.

Our work focuses on modeling, planning and integrating nature-based solutions into solar sites in a way that aligns with project goals, site conditions, and long-term performance.

We look forward to engaging with developers, operators, and stakeholders on practical site management approaches that deliver.

EPR attendees include:
Kevin Tweedy, Principal Engineer - [email protected] and
Rich Hanson, Environmental Specialist - [email protected]

If you’ll be attending, we look forward to connecting.

02/27/2026

EPR’s Tally Ho Farm Forest Mitigation Bank, located in Monkton, Maryland, has credits currently available to serve projects in Baltimore County.

Approved through the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS), the bank provides an off-site forest mitigation option for projects that receive County approval to use credits.

Our Licensed Professional Foresters and members of the Society of American Foresters support both sides of the process, providing responsible forest management on the ground and accurate, dependable guidance through permitting and mitigation requirements.

If you’re planning a project in Baltimore County and evaluating forest mitigation options, Bryan Seipp from our Baltimore office can discuss applicability and current credit availability.

02/11/2026

EPR’s Bryan Seipp is presenting today alongside research partners Carol Wong (Center for Watershed Protection) and Kip Mumaw (Ecosystem Services) as part of the Maryland Stream Restoration Association (MSRA) Webinar Series.

The presentation shares applied research comparing working in the wet versus working in the dry for stream restoration construction, with a focus on downstream turbidity and total suspended sediment impacts across multiple Maryland restoration sites. Using continuous monitoring and site-specific analysis, the study explores how construction methods, geomorphic conditions, and efficiency tradeoffs influence environmental outcomes. Research like this helps advance restoration practice and inform policy with real-world data.

Join us for the next MSRA Webinar Series as we explore work in the wet vs. work in the dry stream restoration techniques and their impacts on turbidity and sediment loads.

📅 February 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 GoToWebinar
🎓 CE credits available
💲 Free for members | $10 non-members

Featuring Carol Wong, Bryan Seipp, and Kip Mumaw.

🔗 Register today — registration closes at 3 PM the day before the webinar!