Climate Resilience

Integrated Site Enhancements at the Wright Museum

Integrated Site Enhancements at the Wright Museum

For over half a century, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (The Wright) has been dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich cultural legacy of African Americans. Project Scope Culturally influenced site design Green Stormwater...

Northville Green Ordinance Audit

Northville Green Ordinance Audit

The City of Northville initiated a review of its codes, policies, and procedures that may affect the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure. Project ScopeWorking as a subcontractor to Birchline Planning LLC, CIS is providing research and review support to...

Capital Bikeshare Green Mobility Hubs Program

Capital Bikeshare Green Mobility Hubs Program

Capital Bikeshare, operating in seven jurisdictions in and around Washington, D.C, is the second largest bikeshare system in the U.S. Project Scope Transportation and Mobility Stormwater Management Best Management Practices Due Diligence Permit Compliance Construction...

Offshore Wind Energy Development in the Great Lakes Region

Offshore Wind Energy Development in the Great Lakes Region

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit committed to creating a world where people and nature thrive. Project Scope Research & Analyses Renewable Energy Tool Development Geographic Information System Support TNC’s priorities for 2030...

River Hills Conservancy – Constructed Wetlands

River Hills Conservancy – Constructed Wetlands

The River Hills Conservancy project restored former agricultural land to a prairie with constructed wetlands capable of storing nearly 2.5 million gallons of stormwater. The project balances land stewardship and stormwater management with the need and intention for...

Harley-Davidson Hub Park

Harley-Davidson Hub Park

Located in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Combined Sewer System Area, the Harley-Davidson Hub Park uses an eye-catching design to capture over 225,000 gallons of stormwater. The multi-tiered landscape functions as a park that seamlessly integrates...

Incorporating Environmental Justice in the GLRI Action Plan

Incorporating Environmental Justice in the GLRI Action Plan

In 2023, the National Wildlife Federation – Healing Our Waters Coalition (HOW) hired CIS to identify environmental justice (EJ) principles and goals to be included in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan.Project Scope Research and Analyses GLRI...