ECOSHPERE
IN THIS ISSUE

ARABIA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
     
  A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO WATER MANAGEMENT  
     
  RESTORING OUR URBAN COMMUNITIES FIRST  
     
  WHAT'S NEW AT ECOS  
     
  CURRENT PROJECTS  
     
     
 
 
 

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Arabia Mountain
National Heritage Area

When the 40,000-acre Arabia Mountain was designated as a national heritage area in October 2006, it became the State’s second national heritage area (of 37 in the U.S.).

   

A Sustainable Approach
to Water Management

Water, one of our most essential natural resources, often goes unnoticed until there is a crisis.  Water conservation solutions, such as watering bans, building additional reservoirs and decreasing the release of water from existing reservoirs have traditionally been the practice. But there are other methods of conserving water.

 
     

Restoring Our Urban
Communities First

A restorative economy is one that seeks to balance the actions of business with the needs of the environment. Made relevant by environmentalist Paul Hawken, it has become a mandate for business leaders in all circles: a successful economy is one that complements the ecological cycle.

     

What’s New at Ecos

Exciting new projects continue to arrive at Ecos, and along with the new work, we¹ve added three new faces to our office. Mara Schneider and Gretchen Gigley joined the Greenspace and Planning studio, working on multi-use trail projects and community master planning designs. Meghan Thranhardt now contributes her expertise to the Design and Construction Studio, assisting with hospital and institutional campus projects.