Watershed Flood Model
Charles River Watershed Association
Weston & Sampson worked with the Charles River Watershed Association, who, using grant funding from the Massachusetts MVP program, has developed and released the first ever comprehensive stormwater flood model for the Upper and Middle Charles River watershed.
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Boston, MA
The City of Boston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) retained Weston & Sampson to update their Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP), which included public engagement, stakeholder coordination, and updates to the previous NHMP.
Claypit Brook Climate Resilience Stormwater Management Capital Improvement Plan
Lowell, MA
A plan to improve resilience to flooding and extreme precipitation in the community surrounding Claypit Brook.
Columbia, SC WWTP Resiliency
Columbia, SC
Geotechnical, climate resiliency, and flood protection study to evaluate alternative flood mitgation methods for Columbia SC wastewater treatment plant.
GHG Emissions Accounting and Mitigation
Massachusetts
Greenhouse gas emissions accounting, analysis, modeling, and mitigation.
Statewide Resilience Master Plan (SRMP)
Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Statewide resiliency design guidelines to prepare and plan for climate change impacts.
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaption Planning
Lynn, MA
Vulnerability assessment and adaption planning for the waterfront and river areas.
Pump Station Design for Flood Areas
Saugus, MA
Preliminary design evaluation for pump stations including flood zone areas.
Stone Soup: Building Resilient Parks One Ingredient at a Time“Stone Soup,” authored by Cheri Ruane, FASLA, explores the concept of resilient parks and their significance in mitigating climate change impacts, one step at a time.
ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for RMATWeston & Sampson has earned a National Recognition Award in the ACEC 56th annual EEAs for our role in the RMAT’s Climate Resilience Design Standards tool.
Charles River Flood Model Kickoff EventThe next public engagement event on February 1, 2023 at 7PM will focus on Solutions for Future Flooding.
Riordan Awarded RI-APA Dan Varin Memorial Leadership AwardJim Riordan, AICP, LEED®AP has been awarded the Dan Varin Memorial Leadership Award by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Indrani Ghosh, PhD Recipient of “Clean Charles Award”Indrani Ghosh, PhD honored by the Charles River Watershed Association with their prestigious “Clean Charles Award.”
Weston & Sampson Welcomes Lucas HernandezWeston & Sampson is very glad to welcome Lucas Hernandez to the firm as a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist in our Charleston, South Carolina office.
Weston & Sampson Selected for Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ) Award for “Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience”Weston & Sampson is proud to have been honored by the Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ) with their 2021 Business Achievement Award for supporting the Resilient MA Action Team (RMAT) in the “Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience” category.
Grants Available to Upgrade Failing CulvertsGrants Available in Massachusetts to Upgrade Failing Culverts: Massachusetts DER Grant funding is to encourage municipalities to replace culverts with better designed crossings that meet improved structural and environmental design standards and climate resiliency criteria.