LAKES
LAKE ST. CATHERINE WATERSHED ACTION PLAN
2020 - 2021
Poultney / Wells, VT
Client:
Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
Project Summary:
- Water quality improvement projects throughout the watershed were identified and prioritized during the development of the Lake St Catherine lake watershed action plan (LWAP).
- FEA developed conceptual designs for six priority stormwater projects, including regenerative stormwater basins and bioretention basins.
- From 2020-2021, five of the projects were constructed with collaboration between project partners.
Bioretention basin at Wells Lakeside Park on Little Lake.
LAKE DUNMORE & FERN LAKE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
2020 - 2023
Salisbury / Leicester, VT
Client:
Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association
Project Summary:
- FEAs lake watershed action plan (LWAP) developed for Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake identified seven high priority projects within the watershed.
- Provided final designs and implementation of bioretention basins, swale improvements, and native plantings along the shoreline of the Magoon Fish and Wildlife Boat Launch.
- Also provided final designs and implementation of a bioengineering shoreline stabilization and constructed wetland feature in Branbury State Park.
Constructed bioengineering shoreline stabilization at Branbury State Park.
ELFIN LAKE EROSION REDUCTION DESIGN & PERMITTING
2022 - 2023
Wallingford, VT
Client:
Town of Wallingford
Project Summary:
- FEA provided a topographic survey of the site and surrounding area, followed by wetland delineations around the site.
- Developed a conceptual level alternatives analysis for Town and public input to address the stormwater issues creating erosion of the beach area.
- Provided final (100%) construction plans and specifications for the chosen alternative, including bioretention basins, swale stabilization, and native planting areas.
- Prepared request for bid documents and solicited contractor bids.
- Provided construction oversight to ensure the project was built to plan.
Recently constructed and stabilized bioretention basins and stepping stones at Elfin Lake.
LAKE EDEN WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
2022 - 2024
Eden, VT
Client:
Lamoille County Conservation District
Project Summary:
- A lake watershed action plan (LWAP) for Lake Eden identified five high- priority projects within the watershed.
- FEA provided final design and implementation of a bioretention basin at the Eden Recreation Area, a gully stabilization off Griggs Road, and a stone-lined stormwater feature at the VT Fish and Wildlife boat launch.
- Also provided a final design of three stream crossings on Backshore Drive.
Constructed gully stabilization off Griggs Road.
FAIRFIELD POND LAKE WATERSHED ACTION PLAN
2022 - 2024
Fairfield, VT
Client:
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
Project Summary:
- FEA completed a lake watershed action plan (LWAP) in partnership with the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) and the Fairfield Pond Association.
- The LWAP identified 35 problem areas including floodplain restoration, stormwater treatment, shoreline erosion, buffer planting opportunities, agricultural management, and recommendations for a Lake Wise assessment.
- Five high-priority projects were developed to the 30% conceptual design phase, with two of these projects being advanced towards implementation.
Large paved area at Town Beach draining to a repeat gully erosion site. FEA developed a conceptual design to stabilize the erosion while maintaining recreational and maintenance access to the beach.