Introduction

Air Quality

Environmental Management

Environmental Permitting

Mercury-Related Services

Site Assessment and Remediation

Sustainable Landscape Architecture

Water Resources Management

Water Resources Management

Since the late 1950s, Barr has been providing water resources management services to clients such as municipalities and counties, watershed management organizations, lake associations, developers, industries, and state and federal agencies. Today, the services we provide reflect the growing trend for a comprehensive approach to solving multiple interrelated watershed problems, as well as an increasing demand for environmental enhancement and restoration.

Our experience means we can address virtually any water resources problem. You can trust Barr to tackle difficult problems and provide solutions; our approach is clear, sensible, and scientific. We go beyond routine solutions to give your project the individual attention it deserves. When your water resources problems demand expert attention, look to Barr.

Our services include:

• Fish and Wildlife Habitat Preservation
• Native-Plant-Community Restoration
• Water Quality Management
• Watershed Planning and Management
• Wetland Services

You can also visit the Water pages in the Engineering section of this site to read about other water-related services Barr provides.

Burnsville Stormwater Retrofit Study
This watershed study conducted by Barr for the City of Burnsville, Minnesota, demonstrates the effectiveness of rainwater gardens in reducing stormwater runoff in a suburban neighborhood.

Download a PDF version of the report or a project summary.