Stormwater & Floodplain Management

Protecting Communities While Restoring
Natural Systems

Merrick designs stormwater and floodplain solutions that reduce flood risk while supporting ecological health and community value. Our teams integrate hydrology, geomorphology, habitat design, and water quality considerations to create systems that work with natural processes rather than against them.

We prioritize early community and stakeholder engagement to align technical solutions with local goals. This approach helps balance flood protection, environmental restoration, recreation, and constructability, particularly in urban and underserved areas.

Advanced modeling tools support our work. Merrick uses 1D and 2D hydraulic models as well as specialized 3D computational fluid dynamics when projects demand detailed analysis of safety, sediment transport, or fish passage. These tools allow us to evaluate future conditions and design resilient systems that perform over time.

Why Merrick

• Context-sensitive stormwater and floodplain design
• Advanced hydraulic and 3D modeling capabilities
• Early stakeholder engagement to align community priorities
• Experience improving flood safety and ecological function
• Designs that enhance resilience and quality of life