A “Johnny Willowseed” Approach
In 1995, Trout Headwaters, Inc (THI) was founded to provide needed service to private, non-profit, and government clients.
At a time when only a handful of private entities across the U.S. were providing stream, wetland, or habitat restoration services, the company quickly became a recognized leader in technology-enabled environmental restoration, “soft” biostabilization techniques and sustainable riparian restoration strategies.
Over its 25 years Trout Headwaters has teamed with government agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Engineering Research and Development Center/ERDC), industry manufacturers like North American Green, TDS, Esri, non-profits like the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and many others to develop and refine environmentally superior technologies and techniques for stream assessment, biostabilization and ecological restoration.
A state regulator, reviewing one of THI’s early landmark projects, called it a “Johnny Willowseed” approach. Working WITH nature has indeed been a precept of the firm since its founding and one that we’re immensely proud to continue through today in a holistic restoration design/build process called EcoBlu.
Proven, Practical Innovation
Back in 2001, THI began developing and testing proprietary technologies for river, stream and wetland inventory, assessment, design, and monitoring. Ultimately, several of these processes and systems were commercialized and patented by sister company THI RiverWorks and the products deployed to government agencies, non-profits, and the restoration industry.
The work of building and commercializing technology to serve the environmental restoration industry continues through today in products like the company’s big data platform EcoBlu Analyst, and the online training Waders in the Water.
So while Trout Headwaters continues to offer the same basic ecological restoration services it did from its inception, the company has constantly changed and improved its methods, processes, and products.
The firm’s commitment to improving quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness has resulted in now more than 500 successful projects all across the U.S.
Trout Headwaters’ work has been featured in diverse publications including Erosion Control, Landscape Architect, Huffington Post, Land Report, Big Sky Journal, and many others. A portfolio of the company’s RecentWork is avalaible online or subscribe to a monthly free 2-Minute Update here.
Customer Focus
At THI, the guiding principle is always to stay customer-focused. Each one of our clients has helped us achieve what we believe to be the lead position in the aquatic restoration industry. But why take our word for it, here is a short sample of what a few of our clients are saying (Reference Letters on Request):
“You and your team were nothing short of spectacular! Great communication on all projects and their status, along with an attitude that reflects your sincere care and passion for your profession consistently exceeded my expectations.” – 3 Peaks Ranch (MT)
“Trout Headwaters brings decades of practical experience and a proven process to our projects every day. From initial feasibility to successful in-ground implementation, the firm’s professionalism and unfailing commitment to our work has been demonstrated in dozens of ways over our years of work together.” – Tye River Mitigation Bank (VA)
“As you know I’ve worked with other firms on river restoration projects, prior to engaging THI. As such, I have come to appreciate the quality of your firm’s work in an industry where many firms offer dramatic results but fail to deliver.” – River Ranch Restoration (CO)
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