Muscle Wall is… a flood barrier system company that uses durable, hollow, walls that can be quickly moved into place to divert or contain water. Our reusable 2-foot, 4-foot, and 8-foot-tall walls when filled with water give them added stability. Time is money and Muscle Wall saves both. One 4ft x 6ft wall is equivalent to 468 sand bags. They have a UV rating of 10 years and can be set in place as a permanent solution or easily stack and store in a small area per our patented “L” shaped design.

Muscle Wall is a product not a service. We can demo how to deploy and suggest applications.

Muscle Wall was recently awarded FM Approval as well as a Certification of Compliance of all testing by the USACE for 2ft, 3ft, and 4ft Muscle Wall products. Muscle Wall is the only product on the market to receive this approval by the USACE for a flood control barrier at 4 feet high.

Native Shorelines (a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc.) is a proud partner in the Fight the Flood program. Having installed over 150 living shorelines on residential prosperities in Virginia and North Carolina, they are uniquely suited to understanding the concerns of private property owners and developing solutions to address their site-specific erosion and habitat enhancement needs. Native Shorelines installs their proprietary QuickReef® living shorelines system, oyster shell bags, Flexamat®, EnvioLok® bags, and more. For a no-cost site analysis and quote, contact Jeff Corbin at (804) 389-4226 or jeff@nativeshorelines.com or visit http://www.nativeshorelines.com/request-a-quote.    

Natrx uses advanced technology and manufacturing to tackle coastal resilience, restoration, and protection challenges with high-performance, nature-based solutions. We work with a range of clients from industrial asset owners to homeowners experiencing erosion risk. Our approach delivers results for our clients with lower costs, enhanced resilience, and improved ecological outcomes vs. traditional building techniques like rock.

What We Do:
Natrx provides a proven new approach to tackling coastal resilience and restoration challenges through the use of proprietary, advanced technology and manufacturing. Using our remote sensing technology, ReadyQuote, we can go from an initial site input session to a plan for engagement in one day – sometimes faster. We understand the complexities of taking on erosion issues and we’ve created an approach built to be able to move quickly, safely, and more efficiently than traditional methods.

We can work directly with asset owners and homeowners and we also partner with contractors and engineers to develop the most appropriate solutions. Resilience and restoration challenges can be complex, our approach makes tackling them refreshingly simple.

Services:

• Nature-Based Resilience Solutions
• Living Shoreline Design
• Target Habitat for Relevant Coastal Species
• Remote Nature-Based Asset Health Monitoring and Analysis
• Site Planning
• Permitting
• Construction Management

Certifications:

• 4 issued patents on estuarine and coastal shoreline armoring concepts
• 50,000+ of living shoreline solutions completed with our technology
• Additional 58,000 linear feet currently permitted
• 2019 Innovation of the Year Award American Society of Civil Engineers: Biogenic Shorelines
• RISE Resilience Winner Hampton Roads 2020
• Winner of Royal Dutch Shell Gamechanger Program for Coastal Innovation

Example Natrx Projects:

Hog Island

A nature-based wetland protection and habitat restoration solution using Natrx ExoForms™ along Hog Island in Gloucester County, Virginia, an area which has historically experienced severe erosion. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration identifies Hog Island as a top priority for Federal Chesapeake Bay habitat restoration activities.
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East River Living Shoreline

Natrx addressed significant erosion issues on a residential peninsula property with ExoForm™ structures. Natrx worked with a local contractor to plan and produce a modular ExoForm design that was safe, efficient, and low impact to install. Installation of ExoForms was completed within one week.

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Hoffler Creek

Natrx worked with the James River Association to design a living shoreline solution for a property facing severe damage and erosion due to heavy storms in the area. The wave energy at this site was higher than most living shoreline solutions could withstand but Natrx ExoForms™ were utilized to effectively stabilize the site and maintain a natural aesthetic appearance.

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Document Downloads:

• Natrx Overview
• ExoForms Overview
• Natrx Assess Overview
• ExoForm Spec Sheet: Fish House
• ExoForm Spec Sheet: Lattice
• ExoForm Spec Sheet: Wave Brush
• ExoForm Spec Sheet: Wave Slope

Get Started with Natrx:

The Natrx approach is designed to be straightforward and transparent. We can work directly with asset owners or with their contractor or engineer partners.

To get learn more about how Natrx solutions could be right for your project, get in touch here.

Testimonials:

Ron Gorton, Golden Oyster Marine Services

We were moving and installing reef modules in record time. Installation of Natrx’s ExoForms is a straightforward process where everyone is able to work together quickly, safely, and efficiently.

Natrx has gone above and beyond for us. With their Natrx Assess capability it’s unbelievable what they can do—From providing an in-depth, ten-year history of site conditions, to understanding exactly where to place reefs for maximum impact at minimal cost.

Wayne Savage, Senior Engineer, Bay Design Group

We started with a plan for a traditional stone breakwater and the project cost was out of reach. Natrx put together an approach that was not only cost effective but also enhanced the look of the shoreline while protecting it from very large storms.

You have rock – that everyone has always thought was the be-all, end-all – and then you get this new product from Natrx and it outperforms rock in big storms.

Lewie Lawrence, Executive Director, Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission

By working with companies like Natrx, we can offer more efficient technologies and design more effective solutions that are also cost effective. To be viable in the flood mitigation space, new solutions can’t be costly. The solution has to match the pocketbook.

The speed with which we can address coastal issues with Natrx versus having to pile up rocks is a significant advantage. Our contractor was able to deploy 80 feet per day of custom Natrx ExoForms weighing 800-plus pounds each. It’s unheard of to be able to protect that much shoreline that quickly.

Natrx is easy to work with because they’ve been in the space longer than other companies and have the practical experience required to tackle all the challenges associated with addressing these issues.

Natrx is a Recognized Leader:

Natrx founders have over twenty publications and five issued patents for advanced nature-based coastal protection, and have deployed over 50,000 tons of biogenic living shoreline solutions in the past 15 years.

Our approach has led to meaningful work with some of the biggest names in infrastructure protection and sustainability science:

Our FloodDefender system design is based on the following Standards:
• American National Standard for Flood Mitigation Equipment (ANSI/FM 2510-2020)
• US Army Corps of Engineers – Maximum Impact Forces of Woody Debris on Floodplain
• Structures (February 2018)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• American Iron and Steel Institute, North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing (AISI)
• Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA)
• NOTE : The engineering analyses indicate maximum steel fiber stresses and deflections to be acceptable for the application with sufficient factors of safety under all loading conditions required by applicable codes and guidelines. Engineering Analyses have been third party peer reviewed for methodology and accuracy

Portadam has been providing temporary water diversion solutions for nearly four decades. Our full product lineup and service-oriented approach ensures that your needs will be met. For your flood protection needs, we help you obtain a flood risk analysis report on your location based on proprietary scientific analysis. A comprehensive flood protection implementation plan can also be developed by our expert team. We can then design and deliver the best flood protection system to protect your property. Our experts provide initial and subsequent annual refresher training to your on-site team to ensure proper deployment of your flood protection barrier when required. You have the flexibility to select the best combination of our full-service offerings to meet your exact requirements.

We offer a full range of flood protection services:
-Site surveys and analysis reports
-Comprehensive flood protection implementation plan
-On-site trainings
-Variety of flood fighting products, including: FloodDefender Our best-in-class flood barrier is constructed of high-quality steel and lightweight aluminum, topped with an impervious, reinforced PVC sealing sheet. Each barrier system is custom built for your site.
– Rapidly Deployable: 150 linear feet goes up in 45 minutes with a crew of four (link)
– Easy to Assemble: No tools required, no piece weighs over 25 pounds
– Compact Storage: A 150 linear foot barrier of 48” height protection can be stored in a single 6’ x 4’ x 4’ portable, stackable crate (insert link or image)
– Customizable, Modular Design: Our experts design custom barriers with a variety of heights and shapes.
– Built to Last: The core metal components last decades, and the sealing sheet is rated for 7 years of continuous UV exposure.

Portadam Expanded Flood Fighting Brochure

Portadam FloodDefender™ One Page Brochure

VIDEO – Portadam Flood Defender Deployment Demo

Poseidon Barge is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the following scope: DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND PROVISION OF PORTABLE SECTIONAL BARGES, HYDRAULIC POWER EQUIPMENT AND RELATED MARINE EQUIPMENT, IN ADDITION TO OTHER METAL FABRICATION OR COATING OPPORTUNITIES

Poseidon Barge fabricates, sells and rents the Poseidon Sectional Barges for your Bridge, Marine & Dredge Construction Projects. Our sales and engineering staff can assist you with project planning, set up and execution of your project. Poseidon® Barges are easily transported by truck, making them convenient for projects on inland rivers and lakes. Several stock locations throughout the US and the ability to haul two 5′ Poseidon® 1, 2 & Poseidon 3 Barges on step deck trailers saving you money and time. We carry new and used portable barges for sale and charter lease, which are used in the marine and dredge industry for applications such as floating cranes and hold dredging equipment. Sometimes known as pontoon barges, sectional barges or crane barges, Poseidon® Barges can be used for any of the projects you may have.

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ReadyReef is now part of the Native Shorelines family. https://www.nativeshorelines.com/request-a-quote

ReadyReef provides shoreline erosion control services from design, permitting, manufacturing, transport, install, and maintenance. Their mission is to make projects as natural and environmentally optimal as possible using living sills (oyster reefs), living shores, and hybrid high slope, vegetated products like Flexamat and Envirolok. Their vision is for stable, yet dynamic erosion control protection that delivers the least cost solution over time.

Services include the following:

• Initial free consultation service
• Design
• Fully up-to-date information regarding grant funding, laws, and regulations
• Permitting services to get regulatory project approval
• Project Installation
• Warranty Services
• Annual Maintenance
• Option to provide oyster reefs with live animals on them

Richmond office located at: 504 Smoketree Court, Richmond, Chesterfield, Virginia 23236, USA

Reeftek, LLC will offer a 20% discount to verified Fight the Flood members.

Reeftek, LLC is an innovative environmental company using oysters as the foundation for its EPA-approved In Situ Nutrient Remediation Program; Modular Reef Program for Resilience and Restoration; Oysters For Life to provide public participation in restoring natural resources and protecting the watermen and waterfront communities through oyster aquaculture.

Services include the following:

• Oyster Reef Projects: Public or private projects
• Nutrient Offset Credits: Compliance or Voluntary Markets
• Oyster aquaculture program for restoration projects
• Oyster aquaculture program for State participation
• Living Memorial Reef Program

RES, a design-build environmental restoration firm, is a certified Class A Contractor in Virginia. We also have our engineering license. Many of our staff hold Professional Engineer (PE) licenses, Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) certifications, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certifications, Rosgen trained designers, and Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) , among others.

As the nation’s largest ecological restoration company, RES supports the public and private sector with solutions for environmental mitigation, stormwater and water quality, and climate and flooding resilience. RES has a unique operating model for delivering ecological uplift, based on science-led design, full delivery, long-term stewardship, and guaranteed performance. RES designs, builds, and sustains sites that preserve the environmental balance, lifting impaired ecosystems into restored health and ultimately, self-sufficiency.

RES works closely and creatively with developers, operators, landowners, and regulatory agencies to balance the needs of the client, community, and the resource. We employ teams covering the full project lifecycle, combining in-house analytics and technical expertise with implementational resources and capabilities.

RES’ experience includes the restoration, enhancement, and preservation of 62,637 acres of wetlands and over 525 miles of streams.

RES will not require any assistance in obtaining capital for projects conducted under the Fight the Flood program. Ecological restoration and water resource solutions involve a suite of performance obligations not typically found in voluntary conservation projects, and RES’ business model is tailored specifically for executing restoration projects and providing all associated financial assurances. RES has significant operating capital and a robust balance sheet that will provide ample capacity to fund project implementation through acceptance of the project by clients and any associated monitoring periods.

RES is in a strong financial position and has the financial wherewithal to self-finance project-related cash flows. RES’ asset and cash position, as well as its credit capacity, enables a strategy of managing project capitalization without third-party financing, thus providing clients with a lower overall cost.

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/res-us/

Class B Marine Contractor, Responsible Land Disturber

Riverworks, Inc. offers erosion control services, living shorelines, breakwaters, revetments, docks, boat houses and lifts, and green solutions for traditional problems. We are now in the second generation of leadership, with decades of experience in Virginia around the water. We have hundreds (if not thousands) of projects still in service around Tidewater, VA. We were an early proponent of living shorelines when other contractors were practicing traditional methods, and our projects from 30 years ago are still robust and functioning well. We refuse to cut corners on projects and stand behind all of our work with pride.

Free original consultation, estimates, and designs. We expedite projects where a quality of life issue is occurring, and prioritize emergency projects to the best of our ability to prevent further loss of property or damage.

• Living shorelines
• Erosion control services
• Grading
• Stormwater control
• Breakwaters
• Rip-Rap
• Revetments
• Oyster Reefs
• Docks
• Boat houses
• Boat lifts
• Drainage

At Ryan Infrastructure Services, we understand the critical importance of not only meeting but exceeding our clients’ expectations. Whether navigating the complex requirements of marine construction or upholding the highest standards of safety and organization in industrial projects, our commitment remains unwavering. We thrive on the challenges presented by projects that require unique and flexible solutions, always ensuring the timely and safe completion of our work. As a licensed, bonded, and insured Class A Contractor, our commitment has always been to prioritize the satisfaction of our customers. This philosophy, coupled with our comprehensive approach to both marine and construction services, makes Ryan Infrastructure Services your go-to partner for all infrastructure needs.

The team is comprised of world class water sampling experts and have extensive experience in salinity and water body movements. This combined with unparalleled experience in uncrewed systems we meet both the scientific and technical challenges on assisting with critical data for this important endeavor.

With hundreds of hours in flight and years of experience working with military operations and leadership, unmanned systems manufacturing companies, and private & government operations, our wealth of experience and expertise can help you and your business achieve your next highest levels. SRS is devoted to education and empowering our employees, resulting in a knowledgeable and dedicated workforce. We are committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing superior quality solutions that will revolutionize the way we perform tasks in our daily life.

Services include water collection and data processing, autonomous land, air, and see systems for pre and post flooding inspections. Also offering free cost estimates.

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentinel-robotic-solutions-llc/

An open, honest and transparent assessment of your water resources challenges.
Silver Jackets Program Manager while with the Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Flood Risk Management Business Line Manager while with the Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Building upon over 30 years of federal service, Shore Consulting Group provides a wide array of services to our water resources clients. Flood risk management services include structural and non structural solution sets which address both sea level rise and land subsidence issues. One of the first water resources professionals to publicly acknowledge and respond to this phenomena in the coastal and riverine environments of the Chesapeake Bay, our nation’s largest estuary. Environmental services include compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act , Sections 10 and 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and restoration opportunities. Well versed in Section 408 requirements to assist applicants with evaluations which ensure that their projects are not injurious to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of Civil Works projects. Well versed in joining engineering and science based decision making to provide actionable outcomes to your water resources challenges.

• Flooding
• Flood Risk Management
• Navigation
• Environmental Compliance and Restoration
• Water Resources Policy
• Watershed Management

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mansfield-03858821

*Emerging company and RISE winner.

We design and manufacture structural walls with extension and retraction capabilities to provide on-demand flood control and storm-surge protection. We envision the Smart Walls as that piece of smart infrastructure that can help coastal communities combat the sea-level rise, and we are doing it in a way that it is accessible to all – not only cities or municipalities. We envision bringing this new infrastructure technology to the reach of homeowners or business owners, so they can protect their assets without blocking the view or access to the waters.

Services of design and manufacture Smart Walls, for the end-user or customer to install it hiring a local contractor of their preference.

Markham (Mark) D. Smith is the owner and president of Soils, Inc., is dedicated to continuing the family tradition of providing quality work and exceptional customer service to our valued clients. Mark is a 3rd generation soil scientist who successfully works throughout the Washington Metropolitan Region. Mark graduated from North Carolina State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy. He is a DPOR Licensed Authorized On-site Soil Evaluator (AOSE), DPOR Licensed Professional Soil Scientist (LPSS), and a DPOR Licensed Alternative Onsite Sewage System Operator (AOSSO). Mark works closely with state and local regulators to help improve our industry. As part of the work ethic for Soils, Inc, Mark believes highly in providing great customer service and performing quality work quickly. We don’t just talk about great customer service, we provide it!

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/soilsinc

Our philosophy forms the bedrock of our culture and is fully aligned to our vision, mission, values and personality. By uniting our beliefs and attitudes, our philosophy guides our behaviour, our decision-making, and our interactions. It sets the tone for how Solmax operates, engages with customers, and interacts with the wider community. At Solmax, our mission is to enable the sustainable construction of environmental and civil infrastructure, for tomorrow. Guiding us in the pursuit of this mission is a philosophy that shapes our culture and our behavior as an organization. Since our founding in 1981, we have had a clear vision to create a better world – sustainability has been at the core of the business from the very start. Today, the company continues to focus on improving the resilience of infrastructure through high-performance geosynthetics, and the positive impacts this has on the environment, communities, and livelihoods.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solmax-international-inc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solmax_geosynthetics/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SolmaxInternational

SOX Erosion Solutions™ designs manufacture and distributes patented bioengineered erosion control systems that immediately halt shoreline and hillside erosion while promoting vegetation.

One of our managing partners is in a stormwater erosion and sedimentation control inspector training program.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/soxerosion/

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/sox-erosion-solutions/

Universal Laboratories is a DBE/SWAM certified business and a Virginia and North Carolina accredited environmental laboratory that has been operating in Hampton, Virginia since 1994. We provide a broad scope of environmental testing on wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, and soil/solid material for a wide range of industries including but not limited to municipal treatment plants, shipyards, construction, dredging, manufacturing, septic, and private individuals. In addition to laboratory analysis, we also have a full service field department and courier service. We strive to completely satisfy all of our customers needs by providing them with the highest level of service and quality in our industry, accomplished by strict adherence to quality control, offering reasonable and expedited turn around times, employing highly skilled and trained analysts, and providing services based on our customer’s needs.

VHB provides planning, engineering, and design services for clients in the federal, state, and local governments; institutional; real estate; and energy markets. We bring more than 40 years of experience in coastal engineering, resiliency planning and design, and shoreline engineering. More information can be found at https://www.vhb.com/environmental-services/.

VHB’s engineers, scientists, planners, and designers partner with public and private sector clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, we work to enhance communities and economic vitality, improve mobility, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. We’re a team—1,800 strong—eager to deliver value by embracing our clients’ goals, anticipating challenges, building lasting partnerships, and always providing an exceptional experience. VHB brings collective knowledge, technical excellence, and a wide network of trusted relationships across our footprint to deliver value. When you have a team with such a broad range of experience, it’s only natural to look at projects from every angle and ask the types of questions that lead to better solutions. That’s what we do at VHB—we help our clients make the right decisions to move their projects forward.

WSSI employs nearly 200 engineers, environmental scientists, arborists, regulatory specialists, GIS specialists, archeologists, surveyors, compliance inspectors, and ecosystem specialists across five offices in the Mid-Atlantic. We currently maintain over 26 Certified Arborists, 25 Professional Wetland Scientists, 14 Professional Engineers, 6 Certified Floodplain Managers, 4 Certified Ecologists, and numerous other employees that hold professional licensure or certifications and advanced training or degrees relevant to the Fight the Flood Program.

• Environmental Science, including delineation of wetlands and other Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)
• §404/401 Clean Water Act Permitting and Compliance
• NEPA Studies and Documents
• Civil, Stormwater, and Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Compliance
• Stream & Wetland Restoration & Mitigation
• Ecosystem Restoration and Management
• Cultural Resource Investigations
• Land and Bathymetric Surveying
• Forest Conservation, Urban Forestry Planning, & Specialized Tree Preservation
• GIS/Mapping Services
• Environmental Site Assessments and Hazardous Materials Investigations
• Air Quality Studies and Permitting
• Chesapeake Bay Act Studies, Permitting, and Compliance
• §303e Clean Water Act Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Projects
• UAV and Reality Capture Services