Author: Leah Lukrofka

Preparing Stormwater Systems for Fall and Winter

September 2026 As summer comes to an end, early fall is an ideal time to inspect and maintain stormwater systems. Addressing potential problems before the rainy season helps ensure that facilities are ready to manage increased water flows and can prevent small maintenance needs from becoming costly repairs.

2026 Medina Park North Pond Vegetation Removal

Riparia Environmental (Riparia) recently completed aquatic vegetation removal at the North Pond in Medina Park for the City of Medina, WA (City). The project coincides with a larger effort to restore the health and appearance of the park’s two ponds through hands-on aquatic vegetation management. While lily pads…

Catch Basins, The Unloved Asset

August 13th, 2026 Catch basins have been part of stormwater systems for so long that they can sometimes be overlooked. They aren’t the most exciting stormwater asset. They don’t get the attention that rain gardens, green roofs, or other green infrastructure often receive, and they don’t typically…

Adapting Restoration Efforts Following Winter Flooding at Spiketon Ditch

Riparia Environmental is continuing restoration and mitigation work along Spiketon Ditch in Buckley, Washington, where South Prairie Creek flows beneath the newly constructed Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge. The project, completed in partnership with Pierce County, supports mitigation requirements associated with bridge construction and focuses on stabilizing and restoring impacted…