by McKenzi Heger | June 25, 2019 Trying to transform our natural environment rather than conforming to it causes more issues than you might think. With each new building or complex of homes that is developed, we see abuse to the land and, frequently, very little consideration for its natural state. That’s where ecological design […]
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Project Update: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC)
by McKenzi Heger | May 30, 2019 On May 30, our Vice President, Patrick Phillips, attended the Society of Wetland Scientists annual meeting in Baltimore. While there, he had the pleasure of presenting on a few of our own projects, including the wetland and stream restoration projects located at the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center […]
Watersheds: What You Need to Know
by McKenzi Heger | April 29, 2019 Watersheds are found everywhere – the land beneath your feet, your backyard, mountains and valleys and even the strip of grass on the side of the highway. But wait, there’s no water nearby. How can it be a part of a watershed? Defined by the EPA as “the land area […]
Endangered Species of New Jersey [Infographic]
by McKenzi Heger | March 19, 2019 We often learn about endangered species from popular news sites that only cover the loss of large animals that have been around for centuries. These include rhinos, elephants, big cats, and more, but what about the more locally recognized ones? While it’s hard to imagine the impact smaller […]
Green Infrastructure: Why Do We Need It?
by McKenzi Heger | February 11, 2019 Have you ever wondered what the purpose of rooftop gardens are? How about those mid-sidewalk planter boxes? While they may be pleasing to the eye in cities, they act as more than just outdoor décor. These vegetative areas are known as a form of green infrastructure and they […]
What is Stream Restoration?
by McKenzi Heger | January 11, 2019 Stream restoration is more than just stabilizing and repairing stream channels, it also revitalizes and protects the health of our watersheds and aquatic ecosystems. Described as “a set of activities that help improve the environmental health of a river or stream”, stream restoration seeks to stabilize channels within […]
Stormwater Management: Why It’s Important
by McKenzi Heger | December 10, 2018 The importance of an effective stormwater management system is imperative to your safety and the health of the environment. We recently announced a 20-year contract with the City of Annapolis, so the local benefits of a stormwater management system have been at the top of our mind, especially given […]
City of Annapolis Invests in Clean Water
by McKenzi Heger | November 29, 2018 GreenVest is proud to announce their newly awarded 20-year contract with the City of Annapolis. The goal of this project is to efficiently and effectively assess, evaluate and implement stormwater management (SWM) projects that follow all requirements of Maryland’s MS4 compliance program. The contract will also address EPA […]
Habitat Restoration: Everything You Need to Know [Infographic]
by McKenzi Heger | October 26, 2018 Habitat restoration finds its way into almost all of our projects, making it one of the most important aspects of our work. From protecting numerous plant species to providing high-quality habitats for threatened and endangered species, protecting our environment is becoming increasingly important. Check out this infographic we […]
GreenTrust Alliance Wins Award for “Excellence in Water Resources Management”
by McKenzi Heger | October 11, 2018 We’re proud to announce that the New Jersey American Water Resources Association (NJ-AWRA) recently awarded GreenTrust Alliance and Princeton Hydro the “Excellence in Water Resources Management” award for their work on the Pin Oak Forest Restoration Project in Woodbridge, NJ. This prestigious award is presented annually to qualified […]