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Water Resources Infrastructure and Resiliency

Item: Water Resources Infrastructure and Resiliency
Author: Michael Schmidt

Forward-thinking water resources planning, design construction and operations means making smarter investments that lower life-cycle costs and provide multiple benefits.

Practice Lead

Michael Schmidt, PE, BCEE, D.WRE

How we support your water resources goals

Water is best understood when it’s viewed holistically. We’ll help you create resiliency, improve the natural environment and strengthen your community’s economic and social vitality.

International success in stormwater and green infrastructure

We’ve developed more than 1,000 stormwater plans and 200 retrofit designs, achieving $385 million in cost savings across 35 states, 20 countries and six continents.

Leaders in coastal resiliency

Our coastal plans are customized for each city, with green and gray infrastructure to manage compound rainfall and tidal flooding, safeguard the environment and protect water supply.

Disaster preparedness and recovery

CDM Smith develops stormwater management, flood control programs, and climate change adaptation guidance,  including post-disaster support across the country.