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A groundbreaking ceremony for the Randall Road Debris Basin was held on May 4th in Montecito, Santa Barbara County. The project is a new 8-acre basin to be constructed along San Ysidro Creek in an area that saw severe debris deposition and resulted in the loss of life and property after the catastrophic debris flow that ensued after the 2018 Thomas Fire. WRECO worked with the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to design the basin to capture large debris-like boulders and tree trunks, and reduce water elevation and velocity for large storm events while maintaining a natural sedimentation transport process during smaller storm events. The project was able to progress to construction in 3 years thanks to the remarkable support from the community and the tireless work of the District and our design team.

As part of Parsons’ team, WRECO was involved in the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s Interstate (I-) 80 Gilman Street Interchange Project. The project identified access, safety, and operational improvements for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle operations at the I-80/Gilman Street interchange in the City of Berkeley. WRECO was responsible for the Drainage Impact Study, Stormwater Data Report, Location Hydraulic Study, Water Quality Assessment Report, and Natural Environment Study during the environmental phase. For the design phase, WRECO prepared the Drainage Report, Stormwater Data Report, and drainage, stormwater treatment, and trash capture plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E). We are proud to have assisted in this important project for the community.

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Here are some ways you can fight against anti-Asian racism. #AAPIHeritageMonth #stopasianshate

For Cinco De Mayo, WRECO staff members, Erica Cruz and Carolina Avelar, gave the WRECO team a presentation on the history of the holiday and led us in a few games of Loteria (Mexican Bingo). Together we strengthened our Spanish vocabulary over some delicious micheladas! #cincodemayo #loteria

WRECO was a proud sponsor of an event last night to support mental health for youth at MetWest High School, a public school in Oakland. As WRECO grows a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan, we are excited to support local communities during these trying times of remote learning.

In honor of #Halloween, here's a flashback to one of our favorite environment-themed costumes: Analette's #TrashCapture System! (Want to learn about real ones in action along our local #highways? Get in touch with our #environment team at [email protected]!) #waterquality #trash #infrastructure #civilengineering #stormwater

Sign-up and join WRECO's Vice President Analette Ochoa as she presents at the Virtual APWA Northern California Chapter Public Works Conference on November 5, 2020. She will be showcasing a Virtual Tour of the Alameda County Green Infrastructure Demonstration Project at 10:00AM. Learn more here: http://northernca.apwa.net/EventDetails/22924

WRECO staff have been gardening all year. Here are some step-by-step instructions for creating a compost bin at home. #composting #DIY #gardening #environment #sustainability

Why did the mountain lion cross the road? (Because he can!) https://www.fastcompany.com//this-massive-wildlife-crossin #wildlifecrossing #environment #civilengineering #naturalresources

WRECO staff decided to pick up trash on the side of the road while waiting for our infiltration tests to finish during field work. In total, they collected at least 10 bags of trash during the week. We can all do our part to keep the Earth healthy and happy. #sustainability #zerowaste

Learn more about WRECO's role in the Willits Bypass Mitigation Project. https://www.wreco.com/post/willits-bypass-mitigation-project

The future is now - great to be part of our first virtual conference at #CASQA2020. California Stormwater Quality Association did a great job this year at the annual #CASQA conference. The Turner Court LID Project was an incredible project to help build! #CASQAtogether #stormwatermanagement #stormwater #innovation

Let's talk about wildfires in the Western United States... #wildfires #climatechange #environmentalengineering #hydrology

At WRECO, we are always looking for new ways to stay safe and connected during the pandemic. What has worked for you? #WFH #pandemic #socialdistancing #COVID19 #lunchbreak

We hope that you are staying safe in the midst of these #environmental and health challenges! How is the #airquality in your area? https://www.airnow.gov

Join WRECO's Analette Ochoa, P.E., QSD/P, ToR and Patrick Yim as they present at the Virtual CASQA Annual Conference. They will be showcasing the Turner Court LID Implementation and Demonstration Project which is the 2020 CASQA Awardee for Outstanding BMP Implementation Project. They will be live on September 15th, at 11:30 AM PT. Link to the CASQA Presentation: https://www.casqa.org//2020-casqa-awardee-outstanding-bmp-... #CASQA #CASQAtogether #Water #Stormwater #Virtualconference

What's our future in 50 years? WRECO staff put on their creative hats to give us a glimpse of what WRECO’s future holds.