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I-405 Improvement Project
I-405 Improvement Project
Orange County, CA
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San Elijo Lagoon Restoration
San Elijo Lagoon Restoration
Encinitas, CA
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Icy Strait Point Hoonah Berthing Facility
Icy Strait Point Hoonah Berthing Facility
Hoonah, AK
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Water

As one of the first engineering firms to embrace the concept of modern coastal engineering, our engineers, planners, and scientists are recognized globally for solving complex issues related to water.

Watersheds, Rivers, and Floodplains
Stormwater and Green Infrastructure
Numerical Modeling
Piers, Marinas, Wharves, and Waterfronts
Urban Planning and Redevelopment
Coastal Structures and Shoreline Stabilization
Dredging and Sediment Management
Beaches, Inlets, and Estuaries
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration
Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay, NJ
Lower Passaic River Restoration
San Dieguito Lagoon Restoration

Numerical Modeling

Coastal and water resource management projects can significantly impact water quality and aquatic systems. Moffatt & Nichol’s expertise in coastal modeling, water system modeling, and water quality analysis empowers clients to anticipate project effects and develop innovative mitigation solutions and management strategies. Our capabilities encompass a wide spectrum of challenges, from modeling simple river flows to analyzing complex stratified coastal flows. Our comprehensive suite of services includes water quality assessments for eutrophication, pathogens, pollutants, and contaminant fate and transport, as well as total maximum daily load solutions, stormwater management, and best management practices with low-impact development strategies. We also specialize in deep and shallow draft navigation, channel deepening studies, and creating water quality data assessment and sampling plans tailored to project needs.

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Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
SR 92 to Fifty Mile Bend, FL
Tamiami Trail Culverts
Topanga Lagoon Restoration
Wilmington, NC
Stream and Flooding Management
Topanga Lagoon Restoration

Watersheds, Rivers, and Floodplains

Our strategies for addressing these complex projects encompass a range of innovative and sustainable approaches. These include introducing ocean tides through new or reengineered inlets, channeling river water, mineral sediments, and nutrients through diversions, and managing flows to mitigate saltwater intrusion. We also prioritize marsh restoration through targeted vegetation plantings and implement shore protection measures to safeguard natural habitats and coastal communities. Together, these solutions create a holistic framework for enhancing ecological resilience and supporting long-term environmental health.

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Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Anacortes, WA
Cap Sante Marina A-Dock Replacement
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Paradise Island
The Marina at Atlantis
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Municipal Pier
Santa Monica Pier Inspection and Upgrades

Piers, Marinas, Wharves, and Waterfronts

Waterfront structures are a critical component of a port facility: breakwaters that provide protection from waves and surging water; sheet pile walls and pile systems that support wharves, jetties and quays; and the piles, piers, fenders, and dolphins that provide a secure berth for ships to call. Since our inception, we have developed an unparalleled breadth and depth of project experience in the planning and design of marine structures, including expertise in seismic issues related to port infrastructure. Our projects include a broad range of waterfront structures, including dry docks, piers, wharves, bulkheads, deep and large foundations, fixed and floating dock systems, mooring and fendering systems, breakwaters, seawalls, and jetties for ports, harbors, marinas, and military installations.

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The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
Tampa, FL
Tampa Riverwalk
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Washington, D.C.
The Wharf
The Pike at Rainbow Harbor

Urban Planning and Redevelopment

Our planning and design experience in the marine environment, combined with our extensive expertise in urban planning, waterfront planning, coastal engineering, and environmental capabilities, enables us to create innovative, award-winning, and resilient infrastructure that enhances and protects communities along our waterways and coastlines. From financial and conceptual analysis to feasibility and environmental studies, as well as planning, regulatory compliance, design, and construction, our comprehensive services support client projects at every stage, ensuring sustainable and transformative outcomes.

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South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Seawall
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
Back River, MD
Cox's Point Park Shoreline Protection
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management
Brooklyn, NY
Coney Island Rockaway Inlet to Norton Point Shore Protection
South Shore of Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management

Coastal Structures and Shoreline Stabilization

Coastal structures are important assets for the economic health of many coastal communities. They protect harbors and inlets, provide beach and shoreline stability, stabilize navigation channels, and provide flood protection. Moffatt & Nichol provides full-range coastal engineering services to plan, design, and build structures in the coastal environment. Our specialties include numerical and physical modeling; hindcasting and statistical analyses to determine design storm surge, wave height and current magnitudes; coastal morphological analyses; and the determination of hydrodynamic loads on structures.

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Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Wilmington, NC
Port of Wilmington Section 203 Navigation Channel Improvement
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility
Baltimore, MD
Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility
Cox Creek Dredged Material Management Facility

Dredging and Sediment Management

In the past, dredged material was viewed as “spoil” to discard. Today it is considered a resource for wetland creation and beach nourishment projects. Moffatt & Nichol has led beneficial use projects and dredged material management plans around the world. Our services include sediment compatibility analyses, contaminated sediment remediation, leaching studies and analyses, sedimentation modeling, storm damage and cost-benefit analyses, sand source and dredging alternatives, community outreach permitting, engineering design, preparation of construction documents, and construction observation.

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Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Long Island, NY
Fire Island to Montauk Study
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan
Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Beach Dune and Nearshore Monitoring
Bogue Banks Beach Nourishment Master Plan

Beaches, Inlets, and Estuaries

Moffatt & Nichol provides beach nourishment services along shorelines, including individual private beaches, resort projects, and major urban centers, many incorporating structures to enhance their longevity. We offer a comprehensive range of services under our Resilient by Nature™ approach, which includes beach nourishment planning and community outreach, shoreline modeling and analysis, littoral budget development, storm damage and benefit analysis, evaluation of sand source and dredging alternatives, permitting, engineering design, preparation of construction documents, and construction observation.

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Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Town of Emerald Isle, NC
Coast Guard Road Stormwater Master Plan and Implementation
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design
Norfolk, VA
Urban Flooding Studies and Design Options Development
Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation Final Design

Stormwater and Green Infrastructure

Management of stormwater quality, as well as quantity, is critically important in today’s regulatory environment. The issues are especially complex in coastal regions where low topography and high groundwater tables limit implementing conventional Best Management Practices. Moffatt & Nichol has successfully completed stormwater management studies and projects within these challenging coastal environments and inland areas.

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