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Partnering to protect water supply, lands and wildlife

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Partnering to protect water supply, lands and wildlife

From dam safety and climate-ready water planning, to extraordinary asset maintenance, we combine technical excellence with decades of federal experience to safeguard natural resources and communities.

Innovative water solutions

Designing and implementing water systems that deliver reliable water supply to address diverse stakeholder needs.

Environmental stewardship

From fish passages to wetlands and living shorelines, we restore habitats and navigate environmental compliance.

A trusted partner

Collaborating with federal agencies and local stakeholders, we identify solutions to resource challenges and navigate federal and state requirements.

Featured projects

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Aerial view of a water treatment facility with storage tanks and surrounding desert landscape.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Delivering reliable water supply to rural regions 

The $357M Pojoaque design-build program secures long-term potable water supply for four Pueblos and Santa Fe County through advanced treatment and regional infrastructure. 

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Sunset over a waterway lined with trees and vegetation, reflecting the sky and trees on the water's surface.
New Orleans, Louisiana

Ecosystem restoration for Louisiana’s wetlands

The CDM Smith team and Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve are working together to restore natural hydrology and protect Louisiana's freshwater wetland ecosystems.

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Available federal contracting vehicles

CDM Smith holds active U.S. government contracts, which are available for use by various agencies. See a complete list of our active contracting vehicles. 

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I’m proud to help clients make informed, lasting decisions that strengthen communities and protect the resources we all depend on.

Chris Park, AICP, PMP

Chris is a water resource planner and project manager with experience in planning and analyzing water projects and programs across California.

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Architecture

Our architects and engineers deliver quality solutions that master function, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and aesthetics.
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Federal Facilities

Resilient facilities enable federal agencies to maintain and enhance readiness to protect the nation. CDM Smith designs and constructs federal facilities and infrastructure around the world.
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Construction

CDM Smith is an integrated design-builder with a legacy of successful projects. We work as one entity to deliver a legendary client experience from project inceptions through design, preconstruction, construction and commissioning.
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Geotechnical, Tunnels and Dams

We offer a full range of traditional and specialty geotechnical services with an emphasis on managing risk and delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ complex projects.
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Construction Management

CDM Smith provides full-service construction management solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, energy and facilities industries.
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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing & Fire Protection (MEP+FP)

We’ve completed hundreds of projects from planning and design to system start-up and commissioning, involving boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), primary and secondary distribution, substations, power generation, cogeneration and sustainable/renewable energy systems.
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Conveyance

Whether you’re concerned about keeping existing water conveyance assets healthy or building new ones, we’re here to help you find the answers you need.
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Program Management

CDM Smith’s program management team is bringing complexity under control by building strong, enduring relationships.
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Drinking Water

Whether your goals are to unlock new sources, enhance the quality and reliability of the supplies you have or upgrade the technologies you use, we can help you achieve water supply innovation.
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Water Reclamation

Whether your goal is to meet your permit conditions or to build a net-zero facility, we’ll work with you to find the right solutions.

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We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you want to talk about potential projects, reach out to our experts. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.

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