Author: ayres

Bioswales: More Than Just a Ditch

Consider the lowly ditch: a sometimes weed-choked area along the side of the roadway or at the edge of a parking lot. It’s there to catch precipitation draining off the solid surface – and too often also becomes a catch basin for discarded aluminum cans and fast-food wrappers. But here’s a twist: What if a… Read More »

Green Bay Webster Avenue Reconstruction is APWA Wisconsin Project of the Year

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association has announced the Ayres-designed North Webster Avenue Reconstruction project in Green Bay is a 2020 Project of the Year. The Ayres-designed project that stretches 0.84 mile from just north of the East River to Radisson Street has been a City of Green Bay planning priority since… Read More »

FHWA Publishes Reference for 2D Hydraulic Modelers

By Dusty Robinson, PE In recent years the popularity of 2D hydraulic modeling has grown, thanks in part to the fact that newer versions are easier to use and are helping modelers better communicate complex hydraulic concepts of real-world river systems. About the Expert: Dusty Robinson, PE, is a water resources engineer in Ayres’ Fort… Read More »