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SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT

JBR provides a full range of water resource services for diverse projects in the western U.S. We evaluate and solve water-related problems in both natural and altered systems. Whether the issue is protection of water quality, water supply, beneficial uses, managing effluent, or meeting regulatory permit requirements, our clients value our commitment to developing innovative, workable, and cost-effective approaches to surface water management and water resources challenges.


JBR provides the following surface water management services:

  • Watershed analysis
  • Stream surveys and classification
    • Watershed modeling
    • Hydrologic modeling
    • Surface/ground water interaction
    • Geomorphic assessment
    • Hydraulic analysis
  • Natural resource damage assessments
  • Sediment and erosion analysis
  • Restoration
  • Seep and spring surveys
  • Surface water modeling

Storm Water

  • NPDES Phase I and Phase II Permit Applications
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Development of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Employee training for implementation of BMPs
  • Waters of the U.S. Delineations

Waters of the U.S./wetland delineations

  • Section 404 permitting
  • Design of mitigation wetlands
  • Mitigation wetlands monitoring
  • Function assessment
  • Water quality indicators
  • Pore water analysis
  • Soil and plant chemical uptake analysis

Water Quality

  • TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load)
  • Irrigation feasibility
  • Use of effluent
  • Water/soil interaction
  • Crop demand and tolerance
  • Impacts from roads, construction, industrial developments, agriculture, mining, and timber harvesting

Surface Water Management Projects

RENO RETRAC
From state and federal permitting, to water quality sampling, to preparing a Health and Safety Plan, JBR provided comprehensive services for this ambitious urban development project.
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NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I-580 EXTENSION WATER QUALITY STUDY & BMP EFFECTIVENESS STUDY
JBR performs water quality monitoring for the Nevada Department of Transportation on its $440 million Interstate-580 Highway Extension Project.
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AT&T ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT WITHIN THE STATE OF NEVADA
JBR provided assistance to AT&T for fiber optic linear projects related to environmental baseline surveys, permitting, and construction monitoring in conjunction with local, state, and federal agencies throughout Nevada.
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NORTHSTAR WATER QUALITY MONITORING
JBR provided a Quality Assurance Project Plan for this noted land developer.
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SQUAW VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPANY WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROJECT
JBR provided water quality monitoring services for the Squaw Village Neighborhood Company.
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SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER INTERACTION, ROGUE VALLEY MANOR, MEDFORD, OREGON
JBR assisted the Rogue Valley Manor in obtaining a water right to develop a groundwater resource to irrigate the Quail Point Golf Course.
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CITY OF SPARKS ROCK PARK WHITEWATER PARK MONITORING PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION
JBR developed and is implementing the Monitoring and Reporting Program for the City of Sparks, Nevada.
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CITY OF RENO CHALK CREEK WATERSHED CHARACTERIZATION & TREATMENT WETLAND PILOT PROJECTS
JBR is performing a watershed characterization of the Chalk Creek watershed in northwest Reno.
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