Happenings
Lovell Road Bridge Replacement
BSC is providing integrated bridge and roadway design services for the replacement of the Lovell Road bridge over Catacunemaug Brook in Shirley, Massachusetts. The existing 63-foot-span bridge will be replaced with a new 110-foot-span structure designed to meet the Massachusetts River and Stream Crossing Standards, improve hydraulic performance, and support long-term resiliency at this environmentally…Read More
Salisbury Coastal Resilience Planning Project
The Town of Salisbury faces growing coastal flooding risks from sea level rise, storm surge, and limited tidal flow in the Great Marsh. Key access roads to Salisbury Beach, including Beach Road, Old County Road, and State Reservation Road, are frequently overtopped, disrupting residents, businesses, and emergency services. To address these challenges, the Town initiated…Read More
EcoProtect: Nature-Based Solutions for Flooding and Heat
The EcoProtect: Nature-Based Solutions for Flooding and Heat project helped the Town of Navassa, North Carolina, identify and prioritize equitable strategies to address flooding, extreme heat, and development pressures. Building on the Town’s Resilience Strategy, BSC integrated GIS-based vulnerability analysis with a community-centered engagement process tailored to a historically underserved community within the Gullah Geechee…Read More
Amazon Fulfillment Center Site Development
BSC supported the development of a 2.75-million-square-foot warehouse on a former 95-acre farm. The project featured 40 loading docks, parking for 1,200 employees and 200 tractor trailers, and improvements to two state roadways, including a culvert extension through a perennial stream. Two residential properties were acquired and removed to accommodate the site. The work included…Read More
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
BSC scientists partnered with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) to support farmland restoration, resiliency, and preservation efforts across the state. As part of this collaboration, BSC soil scientists provided technical oversight for proposed farmland restoration projects, ensuring solutions that were both ecologically sustainable and financially viable for Connecticut farmers. On behalf of DoAg, BSC…Read More
Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment
BSC conducted the Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment to address urban flooding from extreme precipitation and heat impacts from projected climate events. The project evaluated the highly developed watershed for opportunities to implement Nature-based Solutions through protection, restoration, and management of natural resources. BSC supported the Town in securing funding for…Read More
Clifford Park Improvements
The Clifford Park Improvements project is transforming Clifford Park into a modern, inclusive, and accessible space for people of all ages and abilities. The renovation enhances community well-being, boosts the park’s resilience to climate impacts, and preserves its existing features. BSC is leading the design of site improvements, including play areas, athletic fields, and a…Read More
Cape & Gravel Photovoltaic System
BSC provided integrated civil, environmental, and ecological engineering and land surveying services to support the design and permitting of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for NextGrid, Inc. The project transformed a former wood waste processing facility on an 89-acre site that includes a gravel pit, active sand and gravel operations, and sensitive habitat areas…Read More
Trail Master Planning for State Forests and Parks
BSC was selected by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to develop trail master plans for two state forests in Brimfield and Leominster, as well as Robinson State Park in Feeding Hills. The plans focus on protecting natural, cultural, and scenic resources while creating a more connected and accessible trail network. BSC’s work…Read MorePages: