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Science-based water solutions

How do we protect and manage our planet’s most precious resource? By implementing the best solutions to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. Our water resources team blends science, technology, and environmental planning to ensure a balanced and thriving future for all.

Our approach

We engage in the full lifecycle of integrated, multibenefit projects: from policy development to planning, environmental compliance and permitting, all the way through to implementation and post construction support. That’s how we achieve a triple win: benefiting the environment, meeting client goals, and optimizing benefits. Our approach involves balancing diverse perspectives, all while staying rooted in scientific methodology. We embrace cutting-edge technology and empower our staff to engage directly with clients and regulatory agencies.

Environmental support on critical water supply infrastructure projects—including Bois d’Arc Lake, the first major reservoir in Texas in nearly 30 years.

Multibenefit projects that harmonize flood management, ecosystem restoration, water quality and supply, and economic resiliency—and we’ve been doing this for 35+ years.

National guidance and hands-on implementation of nature-based solutions to meet water delivery, flood, recreation, and ecosystem mandates—with 100+ nature-based projects under our belt.

Water resources

Our planning, environmental, scientific, and technical services support the development, implementation, and management of our nation’s water resources. We support the entire program lifecycle, from analysis and design through implementation and evaluation.

Water supply

We support the management of diverse and integrated water supply reliability portfolios to manage water under rapidly changing climate conditions and achieve broader multi-purpose goals.

Flood management

Our team leverages sustainable planning and design to develop regional flood protection, floodplain management, and restoration solutions—using effective communication, engagement, and data transparency.

Aquatic resources

Our subject matter experts use advanced science to support project planning and management. We leverage technology to quantify, measure, and predict benefits and costs—plus science-based decision-making and decision support tools to improve information sharing and collaboration.

Multibenefit projects

We implement sustainable plans that ensure resilient water supply, protect the human and natural environments, and minimize the risk of catastrophic damages. Our diverse project portfolio allows us to integrate flood management, wildfire hazard reduction, ecosystem restoration, hydropower operations, and infrastructure modernization.

Nature-based solutions

Our approach to nature-based solutions emphasizes engineering practices that utilize plants, soils, and other natural elements to integrate infrastructure improvements with ecosystem restoration—creating resilient and sustainable outcomes for both people and nature.

Explore fish and aquatic science services

The ICF Fish and Aquatic Science team helps resource managers surpass their most pressing water-related issues.

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Our services

ICF is a full-service environmental consulting firm providing the following services throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Construction compliance and monitoring
Stakeholder engagement and education
Biological services
Acoustics and atmospheric sciences
Ecological restoration

Freeport Regional Water Supply Project

We oversaw all environmental surveys and obtained federal and state permits and agreements—and provided extensive technical analyses—for a project that supplies water to customers in central Sacramento County and recharges area aquifers.

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Alliance Water supply solutions in Central Texas

We conducted all environmental reviews required for the design and implementation of this multi-phase project to pump, treat, and transport groundwater to one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.

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Southport Levee Improvement Project

We guided planning, design, and permitting of this cooperative water supply project for Sacramento County and the East Bay from start to finish—demonstrating a multi-benefit strategy for integrating flood management, natural resource protection, and recreational opportunities.

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