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WHAT WE DO

Customized service in all aspects.

Aquatic Contracting’s combined expertise in natural resources science, fisheries biology, aquatic ecology and restoration practices provides customized service in all aspects of restoration and forestry, allowing us to offer our clients creative solutions and cost-effective alternatives that our competitors can’t.

Environmental Consulting / Permitting / Planning

In addition to being a licensed General Contractor in Oregon, Washington and Alaska, Aquatic Contracting provides consulting, permitting and project planning services.

Our focus on all aspects of stream and wetlands restoration, combined with staff expertise in fisheries, wetlands, forestry and heavy construction help ensure pragmatic solutions for your project – start to finish.

Project Planning & Feasibility
Project/Construction Feasibility l Cost Estimating | Grant Assistance | Emergency Permitting – Design/Build

Environmental Permitting
US Army Corps Section 10/404 | OR DSL Removal/Fill | Fish Passage | ODF/Forestry Permitting | City/County Permitting

Endangered Species Act Consultation
Biological Assessments | Programmatic Compliance | Planning

Habitat Assessment and Surveys
Threatened and Endangered Species | Vegetation | Fish Passage

Stream/Wetland Mitigation Planning, Design and Monitoring
Restoration and Enhancement | Design/Build | Compliance Monitoring

NEPA Compliance
Environmental Assessments | Technical Resource Reports

Wetland/Waters Delineation
Determination/Determinations | Functional Assessments

Bridges

Whether for public or private clients, on a busy county road or well off the beaten path on industrial timberland, we have enjoyed installing all types of bridges throughout the region.

Many of these have been in difficult conditions and/or remote locations, and  required extensive environmental measures and permit compliance, increasing our capacity to successfully implement your bridge project.

Culverts

Over the years AC has installed hundreds of culverts throughout the Northwest.

We provide realistic pricing and proper installation meeting all fish passage standards.

Emergency Services

We quickly respond to emergency situations, successfully addressing flood damage, culvert and roadway failures, landslide repair, storm damage and timber salvage projects for our clients.

We also interface with the regulatory agencies (if required) to provide post-emergency permitting and follow-up.

Many of our highly skilled operators and managers are 40-hour trained and have extensive experience working in the emergency response industry.  We have safely and successfully provided these services to clients across the Pacific Northwest.

Forestry

Our forestry division is highly skilled with a wealth of experience in selective thinning/harvest, hazard tree removals, access road construction and brushing.

We also supply thousands of pieces of large woody debris for restoration projects on a yearly basis.

Log Hauling / LWD Sourcing

AC regularly sources and supplies LWD for stream and wetland restoration projects.

Helping maximize environmental benefits by salvaging timber from blowdowns, road/development removals, as well as providing pre-commercial/commercial thinning and selective harvest. We regularly complete large-volume habitat wood harvest and delivery projects for government agencies, tribes, and other restoration contractors. We rely on our own equipment and staff operators to safely harvest (tip/clean), load and unload rootwads, logs, and vertical pilings. We typically contract with a small local pool of qualified trucking companies (including MWESB’s) and heavy haul transport specialists based on the needs of the project. AC has been harvesting, hauling, stockpiling, and installing large quantities of habitat wood for customers across the Northwest every year since our company began. We pride ourselves on providing quality trees ideal for fish habitat, that consistently exceed specifications for condition, log diameter, length and size of root wad.

Road Maintenance & Decommissioning

Our diverse suite of services includes both constructing and decommissioning a variety of public and private access roads, typically providing this service for utility companies, government agencies and timber companies.

Often these roads are in remote and difficult to access locations with a variety of associated environmental concerns.

We pride ourselves on constructing/maintaining or repairing these roads in a proper manner, providing these services while addressing environmental concerns and improving and constructing roadways in the best possible manner.

Additionally, we provide decommissioning services for old or obsolete roadways.  This often includes culvert and/or structure removals and associated drainage and stream restoration.

Stream and Wetland Restoration

Stream and wetlands restoration is our primary focus.

Our operators and laborers are highly skilled and second to none when it comes to experience, and they bring a prospective and expertise above and beyond the construction aspect. Our equipment operators and construction project managers work together with our clients to collectively maximize the benefits of each restoration project, from inception to completion.

Tree Tipping and Cable Yarding

Our forestry division is highly skilled in tree tipping and cable and winch restoration methods.

We have the experienced personnel and specialized equipment to safely and effectively implement these projects.  Our clients have complimented our light environmental footprint, our experienced and respectful staff, and our ability to get the job done right.

“The skill they demonstrated on the construction and design side ensured we were getting quality work done.”

Brian Vaughn

Senior Natural Resource Scientist

Metro Parks and Nature

RESTORATION SERVICES

Stream Restoration
Dam Repair / Removal
Fish Passage
Channel Construction
Bridge Installation
Cable & Winch Services
Culvert Replacement
Water Diversion
Project Management
Tree-Climbing / Falling
Tree Tipping
Danger Tree Removal
Woody Debris Placement
Habitat Restoration
Bank Stabilization
Water Control Structures
Restoration Planting
Wetlands Restoration, Development & Maintenance
Emergency Services
LWD Procurement
Wildlife Habitat
Landscape / Planting Plan Design

CONSULTING SERVICES

Project Planning & Feasibility
Environmental Permitting
Endangered Species Act Consultation
Habitat Assessment & Surveys
Stream / Wetland Mitigation Planning, Design & Monitoring
NEPA Compliance
Wetland / Waters Delineation
Construction Support & Compliance

WE CURRENTLY MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:

Multi-year IDIQ for the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Tree Tipping and Stream Restoration

Multi-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for the USFS for Stream Restoration, Tree Tipping, Wood Placement and Log Haul

Multi-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for the USFS Region 6 Mt. Hood National Forest for Fisheries Equipment with Operator Services

Multi-year Forest Engineering and Road Maintenance including stream restoration for the USFS

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) On-Call Master Contract for Access Road and Civil Improvement Projects

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Access Roads Master Agreement

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Master Agreement for Environmental Services

METRO Multi-year On Call for Natural Areas Habitat Restoration Services

Port of Portland Multi-year Master Contract for Natural Resources Environmental Consulting Services

Clean Water Services Multi-year Master Contract for Environmental Consulting Services

Clean Water Services Multi-year Master Contract for Natural System Construction Services

Clean Water Services Multi-year Master Contract for Natural System Construction Services

City of Gresham Multi-year On Call Natural Area Restoration Crew Services

City of Portland On Call Log Haul and Wood Acquisition Services

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AQUATIC CONTRACTING LLC
12950 NW Marina Way
PORTLAND, OR, 97231

TEL: 503.490.2933

INFO@AQUATIC-CON.COM

OR CCB # 154561 • WA CL # AQUATCL976C4 • AK CL # 134450 • Farm & Forest Contractor License #46813 • ISN Vendor Number 400-223800