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WRECO Uses Non-standard Drainage Design
December 2009

WRECO overcame environmental challenges using non-standard drainage systems during the drainage design for the State Route 12 Jameson Canyon Road Widening Project. Challenges included meeting 100 percent treatment within an environmentally sensitive corridor and maximizing hydromodification mitigation. The drainage design cost was $3.4M for the Napa segment and $3.6M for the Solano segment, with a total construction cost of $105M.

WRECO's Oakland Office Becomes a Green Business
October 2009

The WRECO Oakland office obtained its Bay Area Green Business certification in November. Meeting the requirements was an expansion of what the Oakland staff were already doing, such as taking public transportation and using recycled content paper. Some of the requirements included using energy efficient equipment, putting low-flow aerators in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, and installing light sensors. WRECO is committed to green business practices, and the Oakland staff have created other ways to keep the business green such as making scratch paper pads and having a designated reuse zone for folders and binder clips.

Recognizing - Environmental Values At Work
April 2009

WRECO attended this year's Contra Costa Green Business Program Recognition Ceremony held at the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in Martinez, California. It was a pleasure to meet our fellow Contra Costa County green businesses and properly applaud the program and its members for all of their efforts and achievements. WRECO is honored to be involved with such a great group of environmentally friendly contributors. Mary N. Piepho, District 3 Supervisor, can be seen in the above photo, along with WRECO's president, Dr. Han-Bin Liang.

WRECO Maintains a Strong Presence in the field of Stormwater BMPs
November 2008

As part of the Brown and Caldwell Team, WRECO will perform as needed technical and professional services on a three-year Caltrans Headquarters (District 43) Stormwater Statewide Design Training Manuals contract. We look forward to contributing to the upcoming task order assignments.

WRECO's Walnut Creek Office is now Green Business Certified!
November 2008

WRECO, a leading provider of hydrology/hydraulic engineering, water resources and coastal engineering, is now a certified Green Business in Contra Costa County.

WRECO employees pledge their commitment to maintain our goal of incorporating green practices into our everyday efforts, always keeping the future in mind. Some of the adjustments to our operations include: using recycled paper products, conserving energy by using efficient lighting/heating/AC practices, and integrating other environmentally friendly products into our daily routine. WRECO would like to thank Ms. Robin Bedell-Waite and Ms. Claudia Pingatore, of the Contra Costa County Green Business Program for their continued guidance on green business practices.

California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) 2008 4th Annual Conference, Marriot City Center Hotel, Oakland, CA
September 2008

WRECO participated in this year's CASQA Conference as an exhibitor, displaying our booth for over 500 attendees, including vendors and speakers. Our senior staff also attended various workshops and track sessions throughout the three-day conference. The event was a great success that allowed WRECO to highlight some of our proudest moments in water resources engineering.

Dr. Han-Bin Liang wins the 2008 CAEPA "Outstanding Member"
March 2008

Our president, Dr. Han-Bin Liang, recently won the 2008 award for the Chinese American Environmental Professional's Association (CAEPA) "Outstanding Member" due to his strong, consistent support for the organization. CAEPA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit organization comprising professionals, educators, and others who are concerned about improving the environment.

Dr. Han-Bin Liang has been a CAEPA member for more than a decade and has served on the CAEPA board for 6 years. He has committed to long-term support for the CAEPA scholarship program as well as CAEPA operations generally. He was a sponsor of the 2005 World Environmental Day exhibition and he promotes the CAEPA membership campaign. He was instrumental in the creation of the CAEPA web site, which is currently maintained by WRECO employees.

2D Hydrodynamic Modeling of Floodplains
January 2008

WRECO is using the FLO 2-D model to simulate flooding around San Luis Obispo Creek and Prefumo Creek in the City of San Luis Obispo. This work is being done for RRM Design.

WRECO and Caltrans District 4 Together Again
January 2008

WRECO was selected as the consultant for the Caltrans District 4 Professional Water Quality Studies and Technical Services Contract worth $5 million for a duration of three years. This new contract further strengthens WRECO's relationship with Caltrans District 4.