News & Knowledge
We’re out in the field every day. We’re maintaining stormwater systems, clearing invasive species, restoring degraded habitats, and navigating the regulatory landscape that comes with all of it. This is where we share what we’re learning along the way. Whether you’re a property manager trying to stay ahead of compliance, a landowner looking for tips and best practices, or just someone who cares about the environment and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, we think you’ll find something useful here.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Hills at Round Lake (HARL) Stormwater Facility Restoration
Completed for a private HOA organization, the HARL facility overseen by our client was a stormwater treatment train that had detention and then a large flow through swales with an augmented underdrain. This facility received a poor inspection notice from the City inspector, and the organization went to solicit…