Recreation Engineering and Planning
Completed Projects
1) Roaring Fork River Whitewater Park, Aspen, CO 2006-present. Improvements to consist of Modifications and Structural/Hydraulic Improvements to the entrance to the Whitewater channel, as well as any necessary maintenance to other structures within the channel on the Roaring Fork River.
2) Truckee River Whitewater Improvements at Rock Park, Sparks, NV 2005-present. Whitewater Park on Truckee River.
3) Fulton Diversion on the Chewucks River, Winthrop, WA 2005-present. Conceptual Planning for Whitewater Improvements.
4) Whitewater Park on the Yakima and Naches Rivers, Yakima, WA 2005-present. Conceptual Planning for Whitewater Improvements.
5) Frisco Whitewater Park, Frisco, CO 2005-present. Design and Permitting for Whitewater Improvements in Ten Mile Creek.
6) Durango Boating Park, Durango, CO 2005-present. Whitewater Park Conceptual Design and Planning for Improvements to the former Smelter Boating Park on the Animas River. Includes RICD application.
7) Brisbane Whitewater Park, Brisbane, Australia 2005-present. Conceptual Plan for 3 Whitewater Sites on the Brisbane River.
8) Rio Salado Whitewater Park, Tempe, AZ 2004-present. Concept Plan for Pumped Whitewater Course.
9) Buck Creek Safety, Navigability, and Whitewater Improvements Project, Springfield, OH 2004-present. Conceptual Plan for Modifications to Buck Creek, including numerous diversion dams.
10) San Juan River Restoration Project, Pagosa Springs, CO 2004-present. San Juan River Master Plan, Design, and Construction.
11) Black River Whitewater Improvements Project, Watertown, NY 2004-present. Whitewater Improvements, River Access, and Master Plan for the Black River.
12) Oil Creek Whitewater Park, Oil City, PA 2004-present. Master Plan for Whitewater Improvements.
13) Hawea River Whitewater Enhancement Project, Hawea, New Zealand 2004-present. Conceptual Plan for 3 Whitewater Park Sites.
14) National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2003-present, Whitewater designer for this 21 million dollar facility. The national whitewater center features three channels with twenty feet of head and will be operated completely independently of any existing waterway! This course will pump more than 1500 cfs of water from the bottom of the course to the top to allow year round boating for all levels of paddlers from Olympic Champions to beginning rafters.
15) Truckee River Whitewater Park, Reno, NV 2002-present. Conceptual Design, Planning and Construction of Whitewater Improvements on the Truckee River.
16) Trinity River Whitewater Park, Dallas, TX 2002-present. Master Planning for Complete River Reconstruction, Restoration, Trails, Greenways, and Flood Improvements.
17) North Platte River Whitewater Improvements Project, Casper, WY 2002-present. Bank stabilization near the Wyoming Oil and Gas Building on the North Platte River.
18) Brennan’s Wave Project, Missoula, MT 2002-present. Design, Permitting and Construction for new Whitewater Improvements on the Clark Fork River. Construction to be completed spring 2006.
19) Colorado River Whitewater Park Conceptual Plan, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 2002-Present: Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this project. Design has been approved and construction is expected to begin in the near future.
20) Bear River Whitewater Improvements, Evanston, WY 2001-present. Planning, Design and Construction phase services on the Bear River. To be under construction in 2006.
21) Bear River Whitewater Improvements Project, Evanston, WY, 2001-Present: Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $500,000 river park. The project included state-of-the-art whitewater improvements, stream bank restoration and access, and overall site improvements.
22) Yampa River Whitewater Improvements Project, Steamboat Springs, CO 2001-present. Conceptual Planning, Design and Construction of Whitewater Improvements on the Yampa River.
23) Modifications to the Western Headworks Weir on the Bow River, Calgary, Canada 2001-present. Conceptual Plan, Physical Modeling and Design for Fish Passage, and Safety/Whitewater Improvements for Modifications to Diversion Dam.
24) Arkansas Fish Passage and Whitewater Safety Improvements, Pueblo, Colorado, 2001-present. Chief planner and designer for the preliminary design of this $800,000 whitewater park. The project includes the modification of a 12 foot diversion dam into a passable whitewater rapid. This unique project was tasked with creating whitewater that was passable to fish and a safety improvement for human boat traffic while maintaining head for the existing diversion. Chief Engineer Gary Lacy also worked with the City in an effort to establish a water right for this facility.
25) Price Stubb, Palisade, CO 2000-present. Price Stubb dam modifications on the Colorado River including endangered fish passage and whitewater safety improvements.
26) Arkansas River Whitewater Park, Salida, Colorado, 1999-present. Chief planner, designer, and engineer of a plan funded by the Arkansas River Trust. Natural-appearing whitewater improvements restore the river, and provide economic and recreational benefits to the downtown area. A key aspect of the project includes whitewater course improvements at the site of the longest-running whitewater kayak race in North America, FibArk.
27) Gunnison River Whitewater Park, Gunnison, Colorado, 1999-present. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $200,000 river park. The project included state-of-the-art whitewater improvements, stream bank restoration and access, and overall site improvements. The first phase of this project was completed in the Fall of 2002.
28) Gore Creek Whitewater Park, Vail, Colorado, 1999-present. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $200,000 river park. The project, which is located in the pedestrian village in downtown Vail, included creative park and bank improvements and featured natural boulder drop structures.
29) Kern River Whitewater Improvements Project, Bakersfield, California, 1998-present. Chief planner, designer, and engineer. Project included investigation and feasibility analysis of two whitewater park sites, each of which will feature slalom course and fish habitat improvements. One site was a candidate for the Year 2000 National Whitewater Championships.
30) San Marcos Dam Maintenance and Whitewater Improvements Project, San Marcos, TX 2006. San Marcos River Dam Modifications for Safety, Recreational Whitewater Improvements, and Fish Passage. Design and Construction Services.
31) Saskatoon Whitewater Improvements Project, Saskatoon, Canada 2006. Conceptual Plan for Dam Modification and Safety Improvements on the South Saskatoon River.
32) Oklahoma City Whitewater Improvements, Oklahoma City, OK 2006. Conceptual Plan for Dam Modification and Safety/Whitewater Improvements.
33) South Main River Park, Buena Vista, CO 2005-2006. Design and Construction Services for New Whitewater Park on Arkansas River.
34) Lawson Whitewater Improvements, Lawson, CO 2005-2006. Design and Permitting for Whitewater Improvements on Clear Creek.
35) Barren River Whitewater Park, Bowling Green, TN 2005-2006. Conceptual Plan for Whitewater Improvements on the Barren River. Worked with US Army Corp of Engineers.
36) Carson River Recreation Plan, Carson City, NV 2005-2006. Master Plan for modifications to 3 dams on the Carson River.
37) Spokane Whitewater Park, Spokane, WA 2005-2006. Conceptual Plan and Design for Whitewater Improvements on the Spokane River.
38) Ouachita River Whitewater Improvements Project, Malvern, AR 2005-2006. Conceptual Plan and Design for Whitewater Improvements on the Ouachita River.
39) Rutherford Creek Whitewater Safety Evaluation Project, Rutherford, British Columbia 2005-2006. Safety Modification Recommendations for an Existing Whitewater Park.
40) Blue River Whitewater Park, Silverthorne, CO 2005. Conceptual Plan for Blue River Whitewater Park and RICD application.
41) Bow Bridge Drop Structure, Hadley, NY 2005. Conceptual Plan for Whitewater Park on the Sacandaga River.
42) Nantahala, Bryson City, NC 2005. Nantahala River Whitewater Park enhancements.
43) Salmon River Whitewater Park, Salmon, ID 2005. Salmon River Whitewater Park Conceptual Plan.
44) French Broad River Whitewater Improvements, Asheville, NC 2004-2005. Whitewater Park Conceptual Plan for Improvements on the French Broad River.
45) Colorado River Park Improvements, Newcastle, CO 2004. Master Plan for Whitewater Improvements on the Colorado River .
46) Rogue River Whitewater Improvements Project, Grant’s Pass, OR 2004. Conceptual Planning for Whitewater Improvements on the Rogue River.
47) Boise River Whitewater Park, Boise, ID 2003. Chief planner and designer for the preliminary design of this million dollar whitewater park. The project includes in-stream modifications for a slalom course, freestyle features and recreational amenities. Also included is an intricate lakes waterway system that could become a one of a kind public park.
48) Oriville Whitewater Park, Oriville, CA 2003. This park boasts more than 90 feet of drop that circumnavigates a massive diversion in the Feather River. Recreation Engineering and Planning has recently completed work on the preliminary design of this multi-million dollar facility in cooperation with Kennedy-Jenks Engineering.
49) Terrant County Water District Low-Head Dam Refit, Ft. Worth, TX 2003. As special consultants to the water district, REP helped the water district rebuild three existing low-head dam structures. Design improvements included the re-shaping of the dams in order to create usable whitewater features and improved boat passage while maintaining head and capacity in the waterway.
50) Stony Creek Whitewater Park, Johnstown, PA 2003. Preliminary design and cost estimate for the whitewater improvements in this park in Pennsylvania.
51) Big Wood River, Sun Valley, ID 2003. Preliminary design and cost estimate of a whitewater park for this popular western town.
52) Longmont Whitewater Park, Longmont, CO 2003. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this river park. Worked with the City’s Master Planning committee to integrate our whitewater park design with the City’s greenways system. Our work included preliminary design, cost and quantity estimates and work with the CWCB to establish a water right for this community park.
53) Carbondale Whitewater Park, Carbondale, CO 2003. Worked with a local planner to investigate the feasibility and prepare preliminary designs for river corridor gateway park for the Town of Carbondale. Plans included modifications to an existing slalom course and the intertwining of new riverside walkways with new playboating and recreational boating amenities.
54) Smelter Rapids Conceptual Design, Durango, CO 2003. Worked with the City to provide preliminary design and engineering pursuant to meeting permit and City requirements. Work included a structural analysis, preliminary layout and cost and quantity estimates.
55) Asheville Whitewater Park, Asheville, NC 2003. Worked with a local foundation to create a preliminary design and cost and quantity estimate for a whitewater park on the French Broad River.
56) Fox River Whitewater Park, Evanston, IL 2002. Created preliminary designs for safety and whitewater improvements to an existing low-head dam.
57) Lyons Whitewater Park, Lyons, CO 2001-2002. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $100,000 river park. The project is a stunning natural river park that includes a swimming hole, beautiful flagstone rock set at the base of towering red-rock cliffs, and a number of great playwaves and holes.
58) Truckee River Whitewater Park, Reno, NV 1999-2000. Chief planner, designer, and engineer of a plan funded by the Nevada Commission on Tourism to restore and integrate the Truckee River into the urban fabric of downtown Reno. Key aspects of the project include a whitewater slalom course and riverside trails, plazas, and esplanades which mesh with in-stream improvements and adjacent commercial activity.
59) Animas River Whitewater Improvements Project, Farmington, NM 1999-2000. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $100,000 project, which included modification of an unsightly diversion structure made of dumped concrete and rubble. The river restoration included the diversion of water using natural looking features, which provide in-stream habitat for endangered fish species.
60) Conceptual Plans, Colorado River Whitewater Park, Grand Junction, CO 1999. Chief planner and designer for whitewater park sites in the Grand Valley on the Colorado River. Work on one site included proposing modifications to a major diversion structure for whitewater boating and endangered fish passage.
61) South Platte River Whitewater Park, Denver, CO 1999. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for a whitewater park in the downtown Denver river corridor. This project is part of a major park construction, which includes revisions to existing flood-control drop structures.
62) Clear Creek Whitewater Park, Golden, CO 1996-98. Chief planner, designer, and engineer for this $200,000 river park. Located in downtown Golden on Clear Creek, it includes state-of-the-art whitewater improvements, stream bank restoration and access, and overall site improvements. The project was completed and dedicated in Spring 1998.
63) Santa Fe River Corridor Master Plan, City of Santa Fe, NM 1995. Chief planner and overall project coordinator for this plan, which combined flood control, environmental restoration, a continuous trail system, and recreational improvements within the river corridor. The plan, which was developed in conjunction with the River Task Force and recommended $8 million in improvements, was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission and City Council. Over $2 million has been budgeted for first-phase construction.
64) “Punt the Creek” Project, Platte River Greenway Foundation, Denver, CO 1994-1999. Chief design engineer for a unique tourism attraction for downtown Denver’s Cherry Creek. The project features Venetian-style gondolas and rotatable dams and locks, together with flood erosion protection. The project is the winner of the 1996 Downtown Denver Annual Award.
65) Phase III, St. Vrain River Greenway, Town of Lyons, CO 1993-1994. Design engineer for final phase of trail and greenway improvements.
66) Greenways Master Plan, Cheyenne, WY 1991-1992. Principal team member for the creation of a comprehensive greenways plan for the Cheyenne area. This plan was completed, adopted by the City, and is currently being implemented.
67) Goose Creek Boat Chute Feasibility Study, Sheridan, WY 1992. Produced alternative evaluation for various boat chute configurations for a dangerous drop structure.
68) Jordan River Parkway, Salt Lake City, UT 1992. Planning assistance for a proposed greenway.
69) Roaring Fork River Trail and Whitewater Course, City of Aspen, CO 1990-1992. Provided planning and design services, including site planning and design, environmental restoration and resource protections. Provided cost estimates, bid documents, and construction supervision. Also elicited public input, secured local funding, and obtained approvals from local, state and federal officials.
70) Glenwood Springs Roaring Fork River Trail, City of Glenwood Springs, CO 1992. Completed design and construction services for a major Colorado River bike/pedestrian bridge, railroad underpass, and connecting trails.
71) Glenwood Springs River Corridor Master Plan and Design Guidelines, City of Glenwood Springs, CO 1991. Completed a River Corridor Master Plan for the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers through the City. This plan, approved by the City Council, was sent to the citizens for approval of funds for this major project. Design and construction of a demonstration trail in 1991 was also included.
72) Yampa River Trail, City of Steamboat Springs, CO 1989-1991. Completed a master plan for the Yampa River Corridor for the City of Steamboat Springs. After the successful passage of a $2 million bond initiative, Recreation Engineering & Planning was retained to design and implement this major trail/corridor project. Completion of a City-wide master trail system plan was also part of the overall project. Major portions of the Yampa River Trail were built in 1990 with the remainder constructed in 1991. Also designed and supervised construction of fish habitat and boating improvements in the Yampa River, within the City.
73) Boulder Creek Whitewater Course, City of Boulder, CO 1990. Obtained a grant from the City of Boulder Parks Department to construct a whitewater kayak course on Boulder Creek. The project included reconstruction of a 1/4 mile section of the Creek to create a series of small drops and pools that allows boating at very low flows. The project also included construction of 25 semi-permanent slalom gates. The course was built on schedule and is the location for many major whitewater events.
74) St. Vrain River Restoration, Town of Lyons, CO 1989-1990. Obtained a major grant to restore a segment of the South St. Vrain River, including stream habitat improvements, a pedestrian trail, bridge, and pocket parks. The project was completed on schedule and within budget and is currently enjoyed by hundreds of people each year.
75) Two Forks River Park, Deckers, CO 1989. Development of a major regional park within the proposed Two Forks Reservoir area. Presented to many federal, state, and local agencies.
76) Clear Creek Master Plan, City of Golden, CO 1987. Master development plan for the two mile Clear Creek Corridor as it passes through academic, residential, urban and industrial areas of downtown Golden. Trail, in-channel, public facility, and park improvements have become part of the revitalized area of the Creek.
77) Arkansas River Boat Chute at the Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 1986-1987. This assignment included final design, implementation, and coordination of State and local agencies. Related boating access improvements were also included in this project.
78) Boat Landing and Pocket Park, Salida, CO 1986-1987. Design engineer and project manager for an in-town river boat landing and mini whitewater park on the Arkansas River. The project was built with a grant from the Coors Company.
79) Whitewater Boating Bypass, Colorado Water Conservation Board, 1985-1989. Whitewater boating designer for the $1 million whitewater boating bypass project on the South Platte River at Union Avenue. This assignment included performance of alternatives evaluation, design, and obtaining approvals from many jurisdictions.
80) South Platte River Master Plan, Urban Drainage District, 1983. This project included resource inventory, soliciting input from various agencies, interest groups, municipalities, and citizens; formulating plans and preliminary designs for parks, natural areas, bike and pedestrian paths, access points, river improvements, and fish-wildlife habitat improvements; producing cost estimates for each phase; recommendations for maintenance programs; and conducting public presentations for the project.
81) Miscellaneous Boat Chutes, Denver, CO 1983-1987. Designed and model-tested safety improvements installed in the Platte River-3rd Avenue Dam boating bypass structures.
TRAILWORK PROJECTS:
Billings Area Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, 1993-99. Trail designer for the Yellowstone River Trail for Billings, Montana. These projects, completed in conjunction with Fisher and Associates, are approved and currently being implemented.
Cripple Creek Trail Master Plan, 1998. Trail/Greenway Planner for this area-wide, master plan for historic city and area mining trails. Work was completed in conjunction with Shapins & Associates.
Town of Georgetown- Georgetown Lake and Clear Creek Trail Plan, 1998. Chief planner for the Clear Creek Corridor Trail and Georgetown Lake Plan. The plan was presented to and approved by various commissions and Town Boards. Aided the Town in obtaining trail and open space grants.
Santa Fe River Corridor Master Plan - City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1995. Chief Planner and overall Project Coordinator for this plan which recommends $8 million of improvements to the Santa Fe River corridor. This plan combines food control, environmental restoration. continuous trail system, and recreational improvements within the corridor. The plan was developed in conjunction with the River Task Force and approved unanimously by the Planning Commission and Citv Council. The plan was done on time and within budget. Over $2 million is budgeted for first phase construction.
Billings Area Bikeway Plan (Bikenet) - City of Billings, Montana, 1994-1995. Trails and Greenway Planner for this citywide trails and bikeway plan including on and off-street facilities and design guidelines. Helped obtain federal grants for implementation of the system. Also helped design the first project phase to be constructed in 1996. This work was completed in conjunction with Fischer and Associates.
Punt the Creek Project - Platte River Greenway Foundation, Denver, Colorado, 1994-1999. Chief Design Engineer for this one-of-a-kind project that combined flood erosion protection with a unique boating facility, including rotatable dams and locks. Project completed in spring of 1999.
Clear Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge - Adam County Parks Dept., Colorado, 1994-1995. Design Engineer for major bridge and trail project to complete the Clear Creek Greenwav Trail.
Monument Creek Trail Feasibility Studv - El Paso County, Colorado, 1994. Alternative and impact analysis for various trail alignments.
St. Vrain River Greenway, Phase III - Town of Lyons, Colorado, 1993-1994. Design Engineer for final phase of trail and greenway improvements.
Casper, Wyoming Bikeway Plan, 1992. Team member for planning bikeway facilities for Casper. Work was conducted in conjunction with Dave Ohde and Associates.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1991-1992. Principle team member for greenways plan for Cheyenne. The preliminary plan was completed, adopted, and is being implemented.
Jordan River Parkway - Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992. Planning assistance for a proposed greenway.
Roaring Fork River Trail and Whitewater Course - City of Aspen, Colorado, 1990-1992. Provided planning and design services, including site planning and design, environmental restoration and resource protections, cost estimates, bid documents and construction supervision. Also elicited public input, secured local funding and obtained approvals from local, state and federal officials.
Glenwood Springs Roaring Fork River Trail - City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 1992. Completed design and construction services for a major Colorado River bike/pedestrian bridge, railroad underpass, and connecting trails.
Glenwood Springs River Corridor Master Plan and Design Guidelines - City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 1991. Completed a River Corridor Master Plan for the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers through the City. This plan, approved by the City Council, was sent to the citizens for approval of funds for this major project. Design and construction of a demonstration trail in 1991 was also included.
Yampa River Trail - City of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 1989-1991. Completed a master plan for the Yampa River Corridor for the City of Steamboat Springs. After the successful passage of a $2 million bond election, Recreation Engineering & Planning was retained to design and implement this major trail/corridor project. Completion of an overall City-wide master trail system plan was also part of the overall project. Major portions of the Yampa River Trail were built in 1990 with the remainder to be constructed in 1991. Also designed and supervised construction of fish habitat and boating improvements in the Yampa River, within the Citv.
Pedestrian and Bikeway Plan - City of Aspen, Colorado, 1990. Bikeways/trails element of this citv-wide master plan. Particular emphasis was given to completion of the Roaring Fork River Trail through town. Developed design guidelines, cost estimates, and an implementation strategy. This work was in conjunction with Winter & Company of Boulder.
Boulder Canyon Trail - Boulder County, Colorado, 1989-1990. Chief planner and design engineer for this trail that connects the Boulder Creek Path to Boulder Mountain Park areas. This project included a new trail built on an old railroad grade, 2 bridges, and a new underpass under a state highway. This project was completed on schedule and within budget and is enjoyed by thousands of people each year.
Two Forks River Park, 1989. Development of a major regional park within the proposed Two Forks Reservoir area. Presented to many federal, state, and local agencies.
Middle Fork of the South Platte River Corridor Planning Study, 1989. Aquatic and Wetland Consultants Inc. and Recreation Engineering & Planning were retained by the Upper South Platte Water Conservancy District to study a 12 mile segment of the Middle Fork of the South Platte River, from its headwaters at Wheeler Lakes to a downstream point at Fairplay.
Poudre River Trail feasibility study- College Avenue underpass- City of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1989. Feasibility study, preliminary design, and cost estimates for the construction of a unique trail underpass completing a major link in the Poudre River Trail.
Coal Creek / Rock Creek Trail - Boulder County, Colorado, 1988. Master plan, preliminary and final design for a trail and stream corridor enhancement in Boulder County and the City of Louisville. Multi-agency coordination was extremely important and successful for the completion of this $100,000 project.
Clear Creek Master Plan - City of Golden, Colorado, 1987. Master development plan for the two mile Clear Creek Corridor as it passes through academic, residential, urban and industrial areas of downtown Golden. Trail, in-channel, public facility, and park improvements will become part of the revitalized area of the Creek.
Tucker Gulch Master Plan and Trails Design - City of Golden, Colorado, 1987. Preparation of the preliminary design for a 4,000 foot greenwav corridor to improve the recreational, ecological, visual, circulation, and drainage functions of the Tucker Gulch area, north of downtown Golden.
Adams County Greenway Project - Adams County, 1985-1987. This $1. 5 million project included four miles of bicycle and pedestrian paths along the South Platte River and Clear Creek bridges, and pocket park/rest areas. This project connected the Adams County Regional Trail Svstem to the Denver Greenway Trail Svstem.
Miscellaneous projects - Town of Nederland, Colorado, 1986-1990. Final design engineering for a covered bridge, trails and intersection improvements..
Gold Smith Gulch Loop Trail - Platte River Greenwav Foundation, 1984. Planned and conducted preliminary engineering for this extensive urban greenway.
South Platte River Master Plan - Urban Drainage District, 1983. This included resource inventory, soliciting input from various agencies, interest groups, municipalities, and citizens; formulating plans and preliminarv designs for parks, natural areas, bike and pedestrian paths, access points, river improvements, and fish-wildlife habitat improvements; cost estimates for each phase; recommendations for maintenance programs, and conducting public presentations for the project.
Bear Creek Path - Greenway Foundation, 1983. Design engineer and coordinator for the Colorado Greenway Project - Bear Creek Path for the Platte River Greenwav Foundation. This included coordination with four municipalities, two park and recreation districts, two state agencies, the UDFCD, and numerous private groups. The project incorporated paths and bridges through flood prone areas, cost effective cleanup/restoration of urban dumpsites, as well as preservation of natural areas.
