Projects & Clients
We've spent years helping communities and organizations solve real environmental challenges.
Highlighted Projects
Emerald Corridor at Avondale: Low Impact Development Design Guidance
ECO is preparing design guidance documents for the non-profit organization The Colony in collaboration with the Mahoning County Land Bank and other local stakeholders. The project incorporates low impact development as part of site restoration and stormwater mitigation following demolition of 14 blighted properties on Youngstown’s south side. BMPs include rain gardens and permeable pavers. Other design elements include native gardens, natural playspaces and gathering places. Phase 2 of the project includes community outreach and further development of the sites; options currently being considered for Phase 2 include native meadows and food forests.
Longfellow Creek Water Quality improvement Project
ECO is part of a multi-disciplinary team that is developing concepts to improve water quality in the Longfellow Creek watershed and provide additional community benefits through infrastructure improvements in the Delridge Neighborhood of West Seattle. The project will develop a suite of options to improve water quality including combined sewer overflow reduction and stormwater treatment through natural drainage systems and green infrastructure. ECO is currently working closely with other consultants on the team to evaluate CSO storage options and siting considerations.
Mahoning River Dam Removal Program Management Phase 1
The ECO team has worked closely with stakeholders and a multidisciplinary team to investigate removing the existing low-head dam along the Mahoning River located in Struthers in order to improve river habitat and water quality. ECO currently serves as a key team member in providing program management services as criteria engineer to the City for the design-build project.
Mahoning Valley Greening Lots Program
In an effort to address Goal 4 of the Community Foundation’s HCP Parks and Green Spaces Action Team, ECO is collaborating with Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and other local partners to develop the Mahoning Valley Greening Lots Program. The Greening Lots Program is a collaborative project between community partners in both Trumbull and Mahoning counties that is aimed at developing and implementing comprehensive guidance documents for neighborhood and grassroots organizations. These documents will aid them in developing, utilizing and maintaining blighted or vacant lots in a sustainable way that contributes to the overall health of communities. In addition, the Greening Lots Program will provide technical resources and policy recommendations to empower organizations to execute the work in the most impactful way.
City of Warren Stormwater Education and Outreach
ECO is part of a multi-disciplinary team that is developing concepts to improve water quality in the Longfellow Creek watershed and provide additional community benefits through infrastructure improvements in the Delridge Neighborhood of West Seattle. The project will develop a suite of options to improve water quality including combined sewer overflow reduction and stormwater treatment through natural drainage systems and green infrastructure. ECO is currently working closely with other consultants on the team to evaluate CSO storage options and siting considerations.
Who We Collaborate With
We work closely with a diverse group of community members and organizations, municipalities, local stakeholders and the private sector. This allows for any single project to have greater impact and build additional positive outcomes, maximizing the available resources.
- ABC Water & Stormwater District
- Capital Region Water (Harrisburg, PA)
- City of Struthers, OH
- City of Warren, OH
- City of Westerville, OH
- City of Youngstown, OH
- Eastgate Council of Governments
- Mahoning County Public Health
- Seattle Public Utilities
- Western Reserve Transit Authority
- Boardman Park
- Community Foundation Healthy Communities Partnership
- Cleveland Metroparks
- Great Lake Erie Educators Exchange
- Mahoning Anti-Racism & Justice Coalition (MAJIC)
- Mahoning County Land Bank
- Mill Creek Metroparks
- National Endowment of the Arts
- Organic Connects
- The Colony Youngstown
- Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership
- United Way Mahoning Valley
- Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
- Boardman Local Schools
- Canfield Local Schools
- Cleveland Public Schools
- Liberty Local Schools
- Mahoning County Educational Service Center
- Perry Public Schools
- Redzone Summer Day Camp
- Youngstown City Schools
- YSU Youngstown Environmental Sustainability Society
- YSU Regional Economic Development Initiative
- YSUScape
Testimonials
“ECO has truly helped our school provide the type of real-world education students need today. From securing funding for field trips and equipment to guiding field trips in local parks to connecting students with area STEM professionals, ECO helps our students explore their local environment and be involved in finding solutions for the community.”
“Courtney’s meticulous attention to detail, multi-disciplinary knowledge, and ability to gracefully navigate tough decisions render her a highly skilled and effective project manager.”
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