Restoring rivers and waterways

At AECOM, we are committed to restoring rivers and waterways to their natural state, allowing habitats to evolve and sustain themselves without the need for constant maintenance. Restoring the natural state and functioning of river systems supports biodiversity, recreation, flood management, landscape development, and ecosystem services.

Our teams have delivered hundreds of river restoration projects across the UK and overseas for regulators, public and private sectors, and academia. We specialise in river restoration by integrating geomorphology, ecology, engineering, and flood management to help solve complex environmental challenges while protecting the natural environment. Our approach involves working with natural processes for sustainable development, allowing us to reduce or eliminate risks and promote long-term sustainability.