Author name: Courtney VanBrocklin

Earth Day is April 22, 2024. This is a day to give back in ways we can while reflecting on how we can all come together to protect the future of our planet. “Let’s Create Tomorrow, Together” is more than our tagline, it’s a commitment to ensuring the work we do today will have positive […]

The Northwest’s largest conference and tradeshow for drinking water professionals is coming to Spokane! Will you be joining us for the American Water Work Association Pacific Northwest Section 2024 Conference May 1 – 3? Luckily, our local team of engineers, planners, scientists, and surveyors are here to serve as your guides! Here are some of

By Justin Overdevest   Organic Valley is a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1988. As pioneers in organic farming, Organic Valley farmer members are at the forefront of implementing important climate-smart practices. In April 2023, Organic Valley was awarded a $25 million United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant to reduce greenhouse

https://vimeo.com/906892532/2996101f32 By Griffin Harger In early October, a group of Parametrix surveyors, including Josh Kelly, Cale Simanskey, and I, embarked on an amazing survey mapping project within the breathtaking Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of the Cascades Range in Eastern Washington State. Our mission was to map the infrastructure and immediate surroundings of three century-old Alpine

A ribbon cutting was held signifying the opening of the Northup Way Connector. Parametrix worked with Eastrail Partners to provide design and construction management for this progressive design-build project. The 400-foot-long bridge connects the Eastrail with the 520 Trail. Previously, the two trails crossed over one another, creating a 20-foot vertical grade separation. The new

By Zach Troncoso A network of irrigation facilities, called acequias, crisscross the inner Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico. Originally constructed to irrigate farmlands and lower groundwater, these water conveyance systems were, and continue to be, a defining characteristic of the Valley. As the Albuquerque area grew, most of the farmlands were replaced by low-density

Saturday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day. We’re honoring veterans at Parametrix by sharing their stories. Six employee-owners who have served in the military discuss what Veterans Day means to them, how you can support veterans, and more. Marcella Aiu | Puyallup, WA Marcella is a Senior Administrative Assistant who joined Parametrix in September 2023. She

Kristen McCoy was selected as Parametrix’s 2023 Employee-Owner of the Year! We select an Employee-Owner of the Year annually during Employee-Ownership Month. Kristen was previously the Parametrix Employee-Owner of the Year in 2015. She serves as Operations Manager for the Oregon/Idaho region, based out of the Boise office. Learn more about Kristen in her responses

Photos courtesy of King County Parks 98,000 shrubs, 4,700 trees, 132 walls, 11 fish passage culverts, 11 miles of paved trail, 10 acres of wetland mitigation – all culminating in the completion of the East Lake Sammamish Trail in October 2023. What started as a narrow gravel trail is now a wider paved trail with

By John Willis   This week, we rolled out our refreshed brand, which includes a new logo, website, and brand anthem video. Parametrix has grown significantly over the last ten years, and we felt it was time for a new look that reflects that as well as our commitment to continue growing and adapting to