Missouri River NRD Site Assessment & Restoration Plan

Great Ecology was retained as the ecological consultant by a confidential client to evaluate NRD liability and develop a strategy to reduce the client’s liability through development of a site use visioning plan for the reuse and restoration of a brownfield site adjacent to the Missouri River. Great Ecology assessed upland, riparian, and riverine habitat resources for the 535-acre former refinery and smelting site and developed a vision plan including a regional park and open space that might include passive and active recreation areas and trails, scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and cultural heritage interpretive signage. Located along the Lewis & Clark trail and at the site of a famous encounter with Sacagawea, the open space area holds significant historical value.