Renaturation and revitalisation

Switzerland is home to a wide variety of natural habitats, including rivers and lakes. Among these, watercourses have undergone some of the most significant alterations from their natural state. To ensure they continue to provide valuable habitats for diverse plant and animal species, maintain protection against natural hazards and restore natural processes, our specialists develop sustainable and forward-looking solutions for rivers and lakes.

Our interdisciplinary team includes civil engineers as well as specialists in environmental sciences, geography, geology, biology and landscape architecture. Drawing on this broad range of expertise, we carry out comprehensive analyses covering ecology, land use, hydraulic structures and flood protection.

Modern and state-of-the-art methods are at the core of our work. Through continuous professional development, we expand our expertise and deliver tailored solutions for every project. We support our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle – from feasibility studies and preliminary design to implementation.

Our services include:

• Studies and expert assessments
• Deficit analyses covering ecology, land use, hydraulic structures and flood protection
• Development and planning of measures to improve flood protection, biodiversity and recreational value
• 1D/2D hydraulic and sediment transport simulations, hydrological studies, flow measurements and discharge monitoring
• River restoration and habitat enhancement using large woody debris and Instream River Training (IRT)
• Nature-based, cost-effective river engineering through flow guidance (IRT)
• Sediment management, restoration and replenishment
• Client representation and public communication
• Construction management, including environmental supervision (ECoW) and environmental compliance
• Design and implementation of monitoring and post-project performance assessments