Description: The Clear Creek Mitigation Bank enhances flood resilience, habitat quality, and recreation within a growing community. Post-construction monitoring indicates successful vegetation establishment and wildlife return, demonstrating how mitigation banking can deliver ecological and economic benefits.

Authors: Kelsey Fritze, Reid Stamer

Author Bios: Kelsey Fritze, PE, Water Resources Project Engineer, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

A water resources project engineer at Bolton & Menk, Kelsey began her professional career in 2017. She is responsible for assisting in the planning, design, and scheduling of public and private water resource projects. Kelsey is experienced in site design, stormwater management, and TMDL compliance, as well as hydraulic and hydrologic modeling. Kelsey’s passion for the field stems from her love of helping people—she aims to find the best solutions to help communities and their residents thrive.

Reid Stamer, Water Resources Project Manager, Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Reid is a water resources project manager whose work includes stream and wetland restoration, green infrastructure and stormwater solutions, watershed and hydrogeomorphic assessments, and regulatory coordination and permitting. Reid is passionate about the complex connections among water, soils, ecosystems, and communities, and he approaches each project with a stewardship mindset that supports both natural and built environments.