Best Habitat Creation

The Tri-State Marine Wetland project converted an untreated gravel lot into a 60,625 square foot wetland complex consisting of a grass swale, two bioswales,...

This 4.2 acre forested buffer included approximately 100 native trees and 25 native shrubs per acre. The new buffer was designed to create multiple...

This two-acre wetland restoration project involved an extensive invasive species abatement plan and the establishment of several diverse habitat types through a watershed approach...

The Joint Base Langley Marina Shoreline Restoration created 22,215 ft2 of vegetated tidal wetland, using native seed bank to maximize the habitat value of...

This project was a retrofit of a 10-acre detention basin to a level 2 constructed wetland. The terraced design, including berms, marsh areas and...

The Fairfax County Stormwater Reforestation project is converting over 10 acres of county parkland from turf grass and invasive species dominated disturbed habitat to...

While stream restoration projects are generally not eligible in this category, several were submitted this year. The jurors felt it was important to recognize...

Utilizing a holistic design approach this project far exceeded the minimum selection criteria. This exemplary, cost-effective project transformed an illegal dumping ground into a restored...

The Creek ReLeaf program is a multi-year reforestation program designed to increase the total amount of forested area within Frederick County Maryland on public...