Nitsch Engineering

On March 20, our Richmond team spent the morning volunteering with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Henrico HEART at Brook Road Park in Henrico County (Henrico County Government).

Together, we planted trees to help re‑establish the site’s Resource Protection Area, restoring a riparian buffer that was lost decades ago when the property was previously developed and later damaged by Hurricane Gaston. Today, the land has a new life as a public park, and rebuilding this buffer will improve water quality, reduce heat island impacts, manage stormwater, and support long‑term environmental and community health.

Each tree you see is a bareroot planting protected by a tube, a method that has shown a 75% survival rate locally – an example of how small actions can make a lasting difference over time. We are proud to contribute to the community in Richmond.

Today is Boston Bike to Work Day! We’re proud to support the event – including sponsoring this year's t-shirts! – and the broader push for multimodal transportation in our communities.

Creating safer, more accessible transportation options for all modes of travel is a core part of what we do; it’s always great to see that work in action.

Check out our team joining the ride this morning, along with a view of the event!