That this massive wave appears at 80,000 cfs … …is testament to the MWDG brand’s commitment to redefine the way the world looks at river restoration projects. Whether you’re a rafter, kayaker or surfer, it’s waves like this that that inspire trips to Africa, Chile or Canada for the thrill of a lifetime. Now all you …
The McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group was honored at the American Public Works Association Colorado Chapter (APWA-CO) Annual Awards ceremony in February. The Hartland Dam/Gunnison River improvements, completed by MWDG, received the Medium Community – Environmental Design award. Participants were required by the APWA to submit projects demonstrating outstanding work but also winners were selected based …
Here’s the announcement that the river park will officially ‘open’ in May, from the Ledger-Enquirer: After more than a decade of planning, construction, headaches and governmental red tape, you can now circle the day that the Chattahoochee River whitewater course flowing into downtown Columbus and Phenix City will open. Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. The …
Yesterday, we watched the first flow over the WaveShaper, located on the Georgia side of the Lower Chattahoochee River. It looked mighty fine, and was visited by some paddlers from late afternoon until the sun and warmth left. As the construction phase ends here at the WaveShaper, the important tuning phase begins. We will take …
“Everyone is happy with this project,” notes Scott Roth, biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Scott coordinates the National Fish Passage Program and National Fish Habitat Partnership Program for USFWS Region 6. “It is a big project at 100 yards across, larger than most we deal with, so we are also glad to …