Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Equinox Environmental Landscape Architecture Firm in Asheville ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Conservation Crescent](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/blog/) - Articles focused on proper land planning, resources for sustainable design, and news on ecology by landscape architecture firm, Equinox Environmental. - [A High, Ancient Landscape](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/a-high-ancient-landscape/) - Equinox Leads the Development of a Vision for Public Lands Rich with Biodiversity, Elk, and Fly Squirrels The Waterrock Knob region of Western North Carolina hosts some of the rarest and most biodiverse landscapes in the Eastern United States. Elk, rare salamanders, Carolina flying squirrels, and slowly disappearing high elevation spruce-fir forests all inhabit this - [Advancing Resilience Solutions](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/advancing-resilience-solutions/) - Harmony With Nature At Equinox, we plan, design and build projects that mimic patterns found in nature, which optimizes climate resilience and enhances quality of life. We embrace an environmental ethos that nature needs boundaries, buffers, and space for communities, businesses, and people to live in harmony within the greater ecosystem. Balace Through Proper Planning Our - [Demystifying Rainfall and Flood Recurrence Intervals](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/demystifying-rainfall-and-flood-recurrence-intervals/) - A (Moderately) Deep Dive after Hurricane Helene By Danvey Walsh- Geologist and Environmental Scientist at Equinox Fair warning, we don’t frequently publish blog posts with math equations, but this is a technical subject. Fortune favors the bold! I also encourage you to follow the links provided to enhance your understanding. For the less bold among - [Recovering from Hurricane Helene](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/recovering-from-hurricane-helene/) - Three weeks after Helene unleashed her wrath on southern Appalachia, it feels like everything has changed. Our lives, our landscapes, the people and places that are near and dear to our hearts - all were swept up by the churning flood, categorically dismantled, emerging almost unrecognizable from the receding waters. Streams have shifted, mountainsides have - [Equinox Welcomes New Staff](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-new-staff/) - We are excited to share with you our two new employees. Joining our team are Megan Hester and Bradley Spiegel. These two hit the ground running and are already indispensable members of our team. Megan is a Landscape Designer with a diverse portfolio of experience in the field of landscape architecture. She is a recent - [Tremont Second Campus Workshop](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/tremont-second-campus-workshop/) - LA students attend workshop at the Great Smoky Mountains Institue with Equinox and Tremont staff to learn about the Living Building Challenge and prepare to design regenerative agriculture spaces on Treamont's 2nd campus. - [Make Ecosystems Matter Again](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/make-ecosystems-matter-again/) - The following article was published in the Transylvania Times. However, if you don't have a subscription to this great news paper and are stymied by their paywall, you are in luck. The author is Equinox's very own Senior Plant Ecologist, Owen Carson, and he has shared it with us. You can find the published article - [Endangered Species Protection](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/endangered-species-protection/) - Being an ecological based firm, Equinox has a close association with an informed approach to planning and design around ecology. Often this information is directly related to endangered species and their habitats. A large component of what we do is identify sensitive habitats and analyze the potential to impact rare and endangered species. The primary - [Earthday - Reflection and Action](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/earthday-reflection-and-action/) - Earth Day is a time for reflection and action. It's a day to celebrate our planet, but also to recognize the many challenges we face in preserving its health and well-being. The theme for Earth Day 2023 is "Restore Our Earth," which is a call to action to focus on restoring the damage that has - [Meet the Equinox Outdoor Recreation Team](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/meet-the-equinox-outdoor-recreation-team/) - Equinox has built a team of experts and in-house specialists with outdoor recreation planning, design, and implementation experience. This cooperative that includes strategic and collaborative partners provides us with the ability to offer additional services, greater value, and enhanced capacity to benefit our clients. We can pull any and all of these experts to help - [Equinox Welcomes Sarah Newton](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-sarah-newton/) - Equinox is pleased to announce that Sarah Newton has joined our team. Please join us in welcoming her to Equinox and Asheville. Rooted in biology and the arts, Sarah found landscape architecture through her passions for the natural world and the beauty of creativity. As a biology student at Elon University, she conducted plant ecology - [Data Driven Environmental Analysis and Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/data-driven-environmental-analysis-and-planning/) - It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that protecting natural resources requires knowing what and where the resources are. Likewise, planning requires that we find the most suitable area for a proposed activity. In the past, many hours of field work were the only way to accomplish this. As much as we enjoy spending our - [Mitigation Credits - Not Your Average Banking](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/mitigation-credits-not-your-average-banking/) - #post_excerptWe’ve recently established the Tarkiln Branch Site, a preservation-only stream mitigation bank comprising the entire subwatershed of Tarkiln Branch that serves the French Broad 05 watershed that[JB1] [OC2] encompasses much of Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. "that" should be used here. 'which would refer back to the entire subwatershed of Tarkiln, where as the phrase is pointing to the FB05 watershed. [JB1] gotcha [OC2] - [Equinox assists municipalities in securing grant funding](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-assists-municipalities-in-securing-grant-funding-for-regional-recreation-projects/) - #post_excerptThree Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (NC PARTF) grants and one Recreational Trails Program (NC RTP) grant were applied for by Equinox staff, and a total of over $1,230,000 in grant funding was successfully secured for local public projects that will have a regional impact. - [Designing for Flood Resilience in Western North Carolina](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/designing-for-flood-resilience-in-western-north-carolina/) - When the bottom falls out of the clouds Being in the mountains, one of our greatest threats with climate change is flooding. Large intense rain events are becoming more common due to the potential of warmer air holding larger amounts of moisture; but what do the mountains have to do with it? Mountains will force - [Equinox Leading Trail Planning in Southwest Virginia](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-leading-trail-planning-in-southwest-virginia/) - Equinox is thrilled to be able to improve one of the most famous eastern trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and the newly expanding Mendota Trail near Bristol, VA. Working with the Friends of Southwest Virginia, the Mendota Trail Conservancy (MTC), and the Virginia Trail Conservancy, Equinox was charged with completing master plans for both trails. - [Equinox Welcomes Jonathan Warner](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-jonathan-warner/) - We are pleased to share with you that Jonathan Warner has joined our team. Jonathan has experience working across a large variety of scales and geographies. His career in landscape architecture began with the City of New York Parks and Recreation on a FEMA contract in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. He and his team - [Due Diligence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/due-diligence/) - THINGS TO INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU BUY LAND Buying a piece of property in the Blue Ridge Mountains is exciting with the anticipated mountain views, clear streams, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the more urban life. There are many things to consider, though, prior to closing, to make sure you can develop - [20 Years - A Legacy in the Making](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/20-years-a-legacy-in-the-making/) - Equinox is celebrating 20 years of doing good work in the Southern Appalachians and surrounding region. I have been here since the beginning. Steve Melton and I were the first 2 employees hired in September 2000 by our founder, Andy Brown. A few months later David Tuch also joined the firm. I love this company, - [THE POWER OF WATER](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-power-of-water/) - Considerations for Stormwater and Erosion Control We have all seen it, large rain storms causing water to move through a site and taking things with it. Stormwater (water moving on the surface as the result from a storm) can generate a lot of power with its volume and velocity. The resulting power can cause erosion - [Chestnut Mountain Park Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/chestnut-mountain-park-master-plan/) - Chestnut Mountain: Equinox Leading the Design of a 450-acre Nature Park in WNC. Equinox was selected by the Town of Canton to lead the development of a nature-based outdoor recreation park that will become a regional attraction in Western North Carolina. Equinox is teaming with Elevated Trails to deliver a plan that details potential amenities - [Resilience](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/resilience/) - “Like tiny seeds with potent power to push through tough ground and become mighty trees, we hold innate reserves of unimaginable strength. We are resilient.” ― Catherine DeVrye, The Gift of Nature Spring is upon us! Today marks the 2020 vernal equinox, the unfurling and emergence of springtime and the beauty and wonder it - [Willow Pond Construction Underway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/willow-pond-construction-underway/) - Equinox was hired by the NC Arboretum to produce a master plan, design development documents, and construction documents for enhancing Willow Pond. The planning and design process included site analysis, public outreach, conceptual design, cost estimates, environmental permitting, construction documents, and construction observation. The construction of Willow Pond at The North Carolina Arboretum is well - [Equinox Welcomes Beth Bailey](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-beth-bailey/) - We are pleased to share with you that Beth Bailey joined our team in the spring of 2019. As a native of Asheville she understands the importance integrating responsible development practices with the conservation and restoration of our unique landscapes. Beth started her career as a landscape designer at the nationally recognized landscape architecture firm, - [In Memory of Steve Melton](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/in-memory-of-steve-melton/) - Dear Equinox Family and Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the news of the passing of Steve Melton, our co-owner and Vice President, who left this world suddenly on March 8, 2019. Steve was a devoted conservationist who doggedly pursued his passion for environmental protection each and every day. Steve - [Rescuing Mole Salamanders at Willow Pond](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/rescuing-mole-salamanders-at-willow-pond/) - Here at Equinox, we’re committed to seeing our projects through, from conception to design to implementation, and we try and keep a hand in the process when at all possible. The Willow Pond project is one that exemplifies our commitment to and involvement in our ecological restoration designs. Willow Pond began as a stormwater retention - [Restoration is Underway on Fletcher Creek](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/restoration-is-underway-on-fletcher-creek/) - For the past three years, Equinox has been working as a partner with EW Solutions on a stream and wetland restoration project in Fletcher, NC. The project is looking great and we want to share our progress! The goal of the project is to improve the ecological function of the existing streams, wetlands, and riparian - [Life On The Edge](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/life-on-the-edge/) - This article was originally published the Transylvania Times and is reprinted here with permission of the author - Owen Carson, Botanist at Equinox. Formed many millions of years ago, the mountains of western North Carolina are home to numerous unique geologic formations, from the rocky summits of Grandfather Mountain to the serpentine barrens of Buck - [Which Trail Type is Best for your Project?](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/which-trail-type-is-best-for-your-project/) - Deciding the best trail type for your project is determined by several factors: Level of service (amount of use) Goal of intended path (transportation, recreation, access to key areas) Site conditions (environmental sensitivity, flooding, steep slopes, etc) Anticipated user types Budget Other trail types you are connecting into Funding requirements Equinox can help you determine - [We are looking for the right person to join our team](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/we-are-looking-for-the-right-person-to-join-our-team/) - Equinox, has an opening for a Landscape Architect or Civil Engineer. The incumbent will provide design for stormwater, park, greenway, land planning, sustainable landscape design, and ecological restoration projects. Candidates should be dependable, resourceful, organized, self-motivated, and demonstrate effective oral and written communication, good interpersonal skills and a positive and respectful attitude. The - [Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness―One of the Southeast’s Best Ideas](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/knoxvilles-urban-wilderness―one-of-the-southeasts-best-ideas/) - Just a few minutes from the bustling promenade of Gay Street in Knoxville, Tennessee, 60 epic miles of single-track trail stretches and weaves through both the urban and wild environment of South Knoxville. This community is reinventing itself to be known as the neighborhood of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, an over 1,000 forested and interconnected system - [Equinox Project Earns LEED Certification](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-project-earns-leed-certification/) - The New Belgium Brewing Company received LEED® certifications on all three of their Asheville facilities: the Liquid Center tasting room (Platinum), Brewery (Gold), and Distribution Center (Silver). LEED® or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design™, is a third-party certification program from the U.S. Green Building Council® that recognizes best-in-class building design, construction and operation strategies. - [Wildfire Ecology](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/wildfire-ecology/) - Devastation & Recovery For years a heated debate has been held about forest fires and the impacts that they have on humans and the environment. The arguments in either direction are myriad, complex, and not without bias – hardline environmentalists tout the regenerative effects of controlled and wild burns in fire-dependent environments while home and property - [Home Renovations for the Mole Salamander and other Natural Communities](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/home-renovations-for-the-mole-salamander-and-other-natural-communities/) - at Willow Pond in the North Carolina Arboretum - Equinox recently completed a master plan for Willow Pond, a hidden feature of the North Carolina Arboretum. The master plan proposed a constructed wetland, which converts an old silted detention pond to a healthier, functioning wetland ecosystem. This renovation would be a massive improvement for one - [The Story of Hoot Owl](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-story-of-hoot-owl/) - Tucked away in the hills and hollows of Horseshoe, NC lies a new addition to Pisgah National Forest, beautiful wooded land with an intricate history that involves, scandal, justice, and the dogged pursuit of conservation. This 200-acre piece of land, known for years as the Hoot Owl Tract, marries a 1500-acre disjointed piece of Pisgah - [Meeting our Mission, one project at a time.](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/meeting-our-mission-one-project-at-a-time/) - Equinox' Top 10 Accomplishments With the arrival of the Vernal (spring) Equinox it’s time for Equinox to take stock of how we are meeting our mission as a company. In fact, every year since 2000 we take the time to measure the results of each project and how the project accomplishments meet our mission. This - [The Shift Towards Nature-based Recreation](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-shift-towards-nature-based-recreation/) - Four Principles to be on the Cutting Edge The most prominent national recreation trend to emerge in the past 10 years, is the shift away from organized sports-oriented recreation to nature-based recreation. Demand for trails, wildlife viewing, and other nature based recreation activities have nearly doubled in the past 20 years. In a poll by - [A Little Slice of Heaven](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/a-little-slice-of-heaven/) - For Owen Carson, working as an ecologist in the world of conservation it’s not uncommon to find rare species of plants and animals on properties that he inventories – in fact, most of these tracts contain an array of listed species, uncommon natural communities, and outstanding water resources. But there is one piece of property that - [Equinox builds new partnership to help even more landowners restore streams and wetlands](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-builds-new-partnership-to-help-even-more-landowners-restore-streams-and-wetlands/) - Imagine that you are a landowner and you could make money off your property without selling any of your land, and help repair an entire ecosystem at the same time. Sounds pretty great and it’s just what the folks at Equinox help landowners do. Equinox works with landowners to participate in restoration efforts on their - [Conserving and Interpreting a Nationally Significant Rock Art Site in Wyoming](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/conserving-and-interpreting-a-nationally-significant-rock-art-site-in-wyoming/) - Equinox is teaming with Stratum Unlimited, Inc. to develop an interpretive plan for Castle Gardens, a prehistoric rock art site in Wyoming. Kimberly Williams, from our office, flew out to meet with the Jannie Loubser of Stratum and the client team that included several staff from the Bureau of Land Management. Castle Gardens, a remote - [Equinox Welcomes Danvey Walsh](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-danvey-walsh/) - Equinox is pleased to announce that Danvey Walsh has joined our staff as an environmental scientist. As a native of Western North Carolina, Danvey has an appreciation and understanding of the unique culture and natural environment of the region and is committed to preserving the integrity of both. Danvey completed his undergraduate degree in Geology with - [VOLUNTEERING TIME TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/volunteering-time-to-foster-environmental-stewardship/) - Equinox designer Dena Chandler recently volunteered time to develop a master plan for an early education, nature centered school. A master plan is a comprehensive, graphic plan that will provide a long-range vision to aid in the planning process as well as fundraising efforts for the property. Woodson Branch Nature School is a new school - [Restoring an Urban Stream](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/restoring-an-urban-stream/) - Smack dab in the middle of New Belgium’s east coast brewery site is a creek that drains approximately 150 acres of West Asheville into the French Broad River. This watershed is one of the most urbanized in Asheville, so the creek experiences large swings in water levels since water runs off of urbanized surfaces much - [Preliminary Concepts for the Yanahli Master Plan~Connecting A Community To Nature~](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/preliminary-concepts-for-the-yanahli-master-planconnecting-a-community-to-nature/) - Maury County Parks & Recreation has employed Equinox to develop a master plan for the development of a 474-acre site on the Duck River just outside of Columbia, TN. The community has so far expressed a vision for recreation use of the site that is in balance with conserving the many natural resources on the property. Equinox led a - [Yanahli Planning & Design Charrette](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/yanahli-planning-design-charrette/) - A team of Equinox’s ecologists, landscape architects, environmental and recreational planners, assembled in Maury County, TN in the Town of Columbia to conduct a week long charrette. The goal was to meet with key stakeholder groups (recreation, health, environment, economic, etc.) and the public to both learn and share our findings from our detailed site assessment - [A Landmark Greenway Under Construction](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/a-landmark-greenway-under-construction/) - Equinox’s mission to facilitate conservation and sustainable development prevents us from taking projects that are the bread and butter for many of our competitors. We will only take on a project if it has some sort of conservation value. Therefore we put in countless hours working to win the awesome projects that we get. The - [What To Do With That Old Car](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/what-to-do-with-that-old-car/) - In 2003, the job description for Equinox’s founder, and then president Andy Brown, called for extensive travel around the region to connect with landowners, land trusts, citizen scientists, and other clientele. He wanted something economical and environmentally friendly. Hence the purchase of a Hyundai Accent. He drove that car for a long time, but when - [The Emeralds of Dupont](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-emeralds-of-dupont/) - DuPont is home to the only salamander in NC listed as endangered: the Green Salamander. - [Equinox joins Friends of Connect Buncombe's Sponsorship Drive](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-joins-friends-of-connect-buncombes-sponsorship-drive/) - Equinox gives generous donation to Friends of Connect Buncombe - [Under Construction](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/under-construction/) - It is practically impossible to live in Western North Carolina and not know about the construction of New Belgium’s East Coast Brewery located on the river in West Asheville. As a whole Asheville is looking forward to the opening of this brewery not just because of the delicious beer and awesome tasting room that we are - [Equinox Welcomes a New Staff Member](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-welcomes-a-new-staff-member/) - We are pleased to announce that Megan Foy has joined our staff. As a native of Asheville, she understands the importance of integrating responsible development practices with the conservation and restoration of our unique landscapes. She holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from - [As Seen on TV](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/as-seen-on-tv/) - Equinox just completed the finishing touches on the landscape for the HGTV Urban Oasis project in Asheville, and it looks great! This was an exciting project for us not only because it will be featured on national television but also because it was a design/build effort between Equinox and Gardenology. The design team, led by - [David Tuch gives presentation to ScaleUp WNC](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/david-tuch-gives-presentation-to-scaleup-wnc/) - Thanks to a $1.2 million award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Equinox was part of the first cohort of ScaleUp WNC, led by AdvantageWest. The program ‘offered the unique opportunity to help expand growth-oriented businesses and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region.’ The program included some very interesting and successful regional businesses including - [Equinox Designs National Award Winning Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-designs-nationally-award-winning-greenway/) - Equinox Designs National Award Winning Greenway - [Lights, Camera, Planting!](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/lights-camera-planting/) - Equinox’s Operation Manager Joyce Brown is a huge HGTV fan, so imagine her excitement to learn that Equinox is providing the sustainable landscape design for the new HGTV Urban Oasis. Her enthusiasm was tenfold when she heard that our president and Landscape Architect David Tuch, was to meet with none other than ‘Income Property’ host - [Meet Our Newest Staff Member](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/meet-our-newest-staff-member/) - Equinox has yet again added another person to our fantastic team. We are excited to announce that we have hired James Rogers to be our newest Environmental Scientist. We are ready for him to jump into our work in Watershed Resources Planning, Regional and Land Use Planning, NEPA/SEPA Assessments, Stream and Wetland Assessments, and Partnership - [Did I Just See What I Think I Saw?](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/did-i-just-see-what-i-think-i-saw/) - Ecological discussion of armadillo expansion into North Carolina. Details biology/ecology of the species. - [Designing Sustainable Communities That People Love](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/designing-sustainable-communities-that-people-love/) - Article about designing successful, sustainable communities recently published in the WNC GBD (2015). - [Bradley Nature Preserve Opens at Alexander's Ford Historic Site](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/bradley-nature-preserve-opens-at-alexanders-ford-historic-site/) - On October 5, 2012, the opening ceremony was held for the Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander's Ford. The Preserve was established on the historic site at Alexander’s Ford, where revolutionary soldiers on the Overmountain Victory Trail staked camp then forded the Green River on their way to King’s Mountain. “For many of the soldiers, Alexander’s - [FISHING FROM A "FORTRESS” -  ELA RECREATION ACCESS AREA](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/fishing-from-a-fortress-ela-recreation-access-area/) - Construction of the Fishing Pier and Put-In at Lake Ela Recreation Access Area is complete. - [Equinox Starts 2015 with a Bang](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-starts-2015-with-a-bang/) - Bill Eaker has 34 years of experience and a respected reputation in the environmental, land use, and growth management planning. - [Jim Borawa Receives Emeritus Status](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/jim-borawa-receives-emeritus-status/) - After 22 years certified as a Fisheries Professional by the American Fisheries Society , Jim Borawa achieves Emeritus Status . - [Love Your Community!](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/love-your-community/) - It’s my hope that the feelings we have towards our loved ones can also be conveyed to our community. I believe it is this kind of love that can make real inroads toward positive change in our world. - [Providing Landscape Architecture in Jonesborough, TN](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-provides-landscape/) - Equinox has been providing landscape architecture services for the Town since 2007. - [Equinox Staff Present at Water Education Summit](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-staff-present-at-water-education-summit/) - Equinox' very own Fred Grogan, Landscape Architect, and Dena Chandler, LEED Environmental Designer, will be presenting at this year’s Water Education Summit. Fred will be discussing the impacts global climate change is having on storm-water planning and design. Dena is presenting on the Low Impact Development (LID) techniques that are being implemented at New Belgium - [Equinox Staff Film Spawning Mountain Redbelly Dace](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-staff-film-spawning-mountain-redbelly-dace/) - We had an incredible opportunity to film fish spawning over creek chub spawning beds. - [Tuch on the Tuck Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/tuch-on-the-tuck-greenway/) - Greenway planned by Equinox recently built along Tuckaseegee River. - [Landscape Design with Native Plants](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/landscape-design-with-native-plants/) - “This blog post originally appeared on WNC Green Blog Collective and was reprinted with permission from the author David Tuch, president of Equinox” View post here. Design with Native Plants Plants are a keystone to the sustainable landscape and using native plants, drought tolerant plants, and edible plants is one of the easiest ways to - [Groundbreaking at New Belgium Brewery](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/groundbreaking-at-new-belgium-brewery/) - Fred Grogan, Land Planner at Equinox Environmental, participates in groundbreaking at New Belgium Brewery. Fred Grogan with New Belgium - [Unearthing Forgotten History](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/unearthing-forgotten-history/) - Equinox crafted a stormwater, sediment and erosion control plan, overlook, and pedestrian circulation and access to the Judaculla Rock. - [The Economic Engine of Greenways](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/economic-impact-of-greenways/) - Greenways have been praised for both environmental protection and community health benefits, but often overlooked for their impact on the economy. - [Equinox Partners with NOAA on the World Stage](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-partners-with-noaa-on-the-world-stage-2/) - During the week of May 22-26, Equinox Environmental in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center presented a poster at the World Environmental & Water Resources Congress conference in Palms Springs, California. Presenting at this conference was a real milestone for us at Equinox as we look towards helping others - [Climate Change & the National Debt](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/climate-change-the-national-debt/) - Like the national debt, climate change seems to be one of those hot-button issues that both polarizes and inflames people. It's pitiful really. Nothing gets done. Problems get kicked down the road to the next generation. Win-win opportunities are missed. And the problem gets bigger. Why? The reasons are many and most are probably beyond - [Big Changes at Equinox](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/big-changes-at-equinox/) - August 17, 2011 Greetings Clients, Friends and Allies of Equinox Environmental – On September 21, 2011 I am resigning my position as president and chief executive officer at Equinox Environmental Consultation and Design, Inc. I have been at this work since 1998, and I am a little tired in all honesty. I have loved it - [Equinox’s Internal Response to Climate Change](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinoxs-internal-response-to-climate-change/) - Because of our mission, our concern for our environment, and general thriftiness, we at Equinox have always worked to minimize our consumption of resources such as electricity, fossil fuels, and paper. However, as climate change grows to an even bigger concern, we want to know and do more. We began by learning more about climate - [Our External Response to Climate Change: Part II of III](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-external-response-to-climate-change-part-ii-of-iii/) - Welcome back readers! We hope you enjoyed last week's entry which detailed our Conservation Planning Group's efforts to respond to climate change via proper planning, coordination of groups and their resources, and regulatory environmental assessment. This week we'll be discussing our Ecological Services group. They are our on-the-ground, real-time ecological monitoring and assessment team, and they do a lot - [TreEconomics –Who Says Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees? ](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/treeconomics-who-says-money-doesnt-grow-on-trees/) - Technically, no, twenty-dollar bills don’t spring forth from leaf buds, nor do Benjamins drop lazily from the canopy in the fall. You can’t crack open a walnut and find a silver dollar. But, in today’s economic climate you should reconsider what your mother used to say, because although living trees don’t provide us with money, - [Greenway Project Making Headlines](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/greenway-project-making-headlines/) - There has been a lot of buzz and attention regarding the Maryville-to-Townsend Greenway Master Plan just recently completed by Equinox. - [Top 10 Ways To Revitalize Your Landscape (In a not-so-great economy)](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/top-10-ways-to-revitalize-your-landscape-in-a-not-so-great-economy/) - Hey! Just because you may be strapped for money this year doesn’t mean that you can’t add some excitement to your landscape. There are numerous things that you can do that won’t break the bank, but will give your yard that new sparkle and curb appeal that you can feel good about. For 2012, here are - [Message from Equinox’ President](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/message-from-equinox-president/) - In September 2011 I stepped in to serve as the President of Equinox Environmental. It has been with great satisfaction that my business partners Andy Brown and Steve Melton have put their faith in me to lead the company. Andy Brown, who founded Equinox in 1998 and who I succeed as President, had the vision - [Job Opening – Temporary Landscape Designer](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/job-opening-temporary-landscape-designer/) - We seek a qualified Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect with a passion for ecologically sensitive design & planning and with strong design, technical, and Auto CAD abilities for a temporary or intern position. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture, and have experience in AutoCad, Civil 3D. A candidate with interest - [Top Five Strategies to a Sustainable Site](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/top-five-strategies-to-a-sustainable-site/) - Sustainable site planning and design helps reconnect people with nature and can blend the science of ecology with the art of design in any type of development. - [Marion Stormwater Park Designed by Equinox](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/marion-stormwater-park-designed-by-equinox/) - A great article appeared on the mcdowellnews.com site that featured a park designed by Equinox. - [Equinox Hires New Natural Resource Specialists ](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/meet-our-new-staff/) - A little bit about our newest staff members Drew Alderman and Krista Leibensperger. - [Equinox celebrates 10 years of conservation and sustainability](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/equinox-celebrates-10-years-of-conservation-and-sustainability/) - “This milestone is a testament to the quality of work produced by the people I work with here at Equinox" - [Fred Grogan Selected as Technical Advisor for NC Sediment Control Commission](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/fred-grogan-selected-as-technical-advisor-for-nc-sediment-control-commission/) - Fred Grogan, registered landscape architect at Equinox, was recently appointed to serve on the NC Sediment Control Commission Technical Advisory Committee. As an advisor, Fred was also appointed to serve on a Task Force focusing on sediment control in the western NC mountain region. Fred says, "I am honored to serve my state and the - [Equinox' Impact Map](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/celebrating-10-years-of-conservation-and-sustainability/) - Check out the new Equinox Impact Map to see where, how, and with whom we have been fulfilling our mission over the last decade. Many thanks to all of our clients. Our success would not be possible without you and the confidence and trust you place in us. We intend to continue providing you with - [Opponents into Allies – Conservation Success in Muddy Creek](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/opponents-into-allies-conservation-success-in-muddy-creek/) - Some of the vocal opponents of regulated stream buffers have now become friends and allies of the all voluntary Muddy Creek Restoration Partnership. How does this transformation take place? - [Four $imple Ways a $ustainable Landscape Can $ave You Money](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/four-imple-ways-a-ustainable-landscape-can-ave-you-money/) - So while you can dress in layers and use blankets to keep warm inside your house as a way to reduce seasonal energy costs, landscape design can make your indoor living environment more comfortable year round without all of the shivering! - ['Growing' Awareness](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/growing-awareness/) - The goal of National Invasive Species Awareness Week is to educate, to shed light on the severity of the threat posed by non-native invasive species in America. - [Stormwater and My Cousin Joe](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/stormwater-and-my-cousin-joe/) - Joe was actually missing out on what Mother Nature was providing him. - [Canebrakes: Relics of the River](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/canebrakes-relics-of-the-river/) - The re-establishment of cane brakes, or large contiguous areas of river cane, is important to the EBCI, as it reinforces their cultural heritage and provides supplies for beautiful and useful crafts. - [Spring Orchids of North Carolina](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/170/) - Enjoy the spring forest and all of it’s emergent green glory! - [Flat Creek Greenway Brings Sound of Footsteps to Black Mountain](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/flat-creek-greenway-brings-sound-of-footsteps-to-black-mountain/) - Remember the days of being able to walk to school? Now also imagine an outdoor learning area that’s at the doorstep of a school to teach about the natural environment! - [The Future of Residential Development: Balancing Conservation with Development](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-future-of-residential-development-balancing-conservation-with-development/) - While the economic slowdown has all but halted most development, we are provided time to reflect on how we create new residential developments and explore ways to provide residential housing needs while also protecting the environment. Over the past 20 years, just in North Carolina, we have lost approximately 16% of our farmland and 10% - [Tractors, Graveyards and Tomato Soup](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/tractors-graveyards-and-tomato-soup/) - These items may seem to have nothing in common, but tractors, graveyards and tomato soup were all major topics of conversation and intense thought at Pack Place in downtown Asheville last October. These were three of the seven design themes that were made into reality at Canstruction Asheville’s annual design/build competition. This was my second - [Cross Country Travels and Native Plants](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/brotherhood-of-the-traveling-plants/) - Several years ago during my travels from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte, North Carolina, I passed through many communities, both big and small, as I drove along old country roads and well-traveled highways. The places I remember most were the small towns that had architectural richness and landscapes that reflected the region in which I was - [In Search of Smallmouth Bass](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/in-search-of-smallmouth-bass/) - While the extreme drought of 2008 was not good for farming, lawns, or landscaping, it brought great opportunities to wade fish the big western North Carolina rivers for smallmouth bass, one of the best fighting game fish around. The French Broad and Little Tennessee were unusually low and clear making them easy to wade and - [Getting ‘Wild’ at Work](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/getting-wild-at-work/) - I feel like I’ve been to every cool place in Western North Carolina since I started working with Equinox in June of last year. My field work has led me to many a beautiful, remote rock cliffs, to an abundance of old growth forests, to the peaks of some of the highest mountains in the - [Stay Safe During Hunting Season](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/stay-safe-during-hunting-season/) - It’s that time of year again in western North Carolina, and with the changing leaves comes big game hunting season and the need to take extra safety measures when hiking in the woods. Most people are aware of gun season, which starts the week of Thanksgiving and runs through early December, but fewer people are - [YardBirds](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/a-backyard-egg-speriment/) - Oh chicken poop! I just recently acquired two laying hens and. . .so far so good! The kids immediately took to them, with my daughter naming her chicken Lilly and my son naming his Tractor Pants. Of course my bird dog is wondering why she's not allowed to flush them like she would normally do - [The Way of the Green](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-way-of-the-green/) - One fine fall evening around dusk about two years ago, I was cruising down Montford Avenue on my bicycle, helmet on head, headlights flashing. All of a sudden, an oncoming car made a quick turn in front of me forcing me to slam on my brakes, which sent me flying over the handle bars. I - [Going Local this Holiday Season and Beyond](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/going-local-this-holiday-season-and-beyond-2/) - In a recent news report I learned that if we all spent just $64 on gifts with a “Made in America” label, we could create 200,000 new American jobs. So I started my Holiday shopping this year with a focus on buying American-made products and buying from local businesses. I spent a lot of time - [Witch Hazel - The Winter Star](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/witch-hazel-the-winter-star/) - A mild winter has its perks - low heating bills and more outdoor excursions, just to name a couple. But some of the plants in our front yard have become a little disoriented by these warm days. Our daffodil leaves have emerged just recently (and it’s only January), and so have our calendulas and alehoof - [Local Initiatives to Improve Food Security and Sustainability](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/local-initiatives-to-improve-food-security-and-sustainability/) - In the Asheville area, we are blessed with 12 farmers markets that sell fresh, seasonal produce and over 250 independent restaurants that serve unique, delicious fare. Yet within this “Foodtopia” coexists food insecurity, or the inability of some area residents to access enough healthy, affordable food. A 2011 study conducted by the Food Research and - [Our External Response to Climate Change – Part I of III](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-external-response-to-climate-change-part-i-of-iii/) - Although the degree of impacts and rate of climate change is debatable, it is certain that it has a long-term effect on temperature rise, extreme weather events, changes in precipitation leading to flash floods and drought, changes in forest communities, and increases in insect threats and diseases. Equinox has always been at the forefront of - [Our External Response to Climate Change: Part III of III](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-external-response-to-climate-change-part-iii-of-iii/) - Ahoy readers! This blog entry marks the final installment of our 3-part series outlining Equinox' External Response to Climate Change. We've covered the Conservation Planning and Ecological Services groups, and that just leaves our talented Environmental Design group. Read on to find out how they address and respond to climate change! Equinox' Environmental Design group has been - [The Chattooga River– Wild and Scenic](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/the-chattooga-river-wild-and-scenic/) - Kayaking or rafting is a unique way to experience a river. Recently I took a trip down the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, which forms the Georgia/ South Carolina state line. The Chattooga originates high in North Carolina just south of the town of Cashiers, carving its way through the Southern Crystalline Escarpment on its - [Learning to Ride](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/learning-to-ride/) - Recently I had an intensely nostalgic moment. Do you remember your first time riding a bike without training wheels? Back in my day, I remember sitting on my banana-seater with no helmet on while my father pushed me off of what at the time seemed to be a mountain. I don’t remember if it was - [Strive-Not-To-Drive: A benefit for our environment and our health ](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/strive-not-to-drive-a-benefit-for-our-environment-and-our-health/) - Back in May of 2012, Equinox Environmental participated in a week long Strive-Not-To- Drive (SNTD) workplace challenge. To our surprise, we won the challenge for a company size of 11-30 employees and received an award and recognition from City Council! For a full week our staff dedicated themselves to taking the bus, walking, riding their - [Autumn Leaves - The Chemistry Behind the Color](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/autumn-leaves-the-chemistry-behind-the-color/) - Welcome to Fall, the most beautiful time of year. A drier, cooler nip to the air, flurries of leaves, and the smell of a wood stove all come to mind. And as we dust off our rakes and leaf blowers and ready ourselves to clean up all of that fallen 'litter', do you ever wonder - [Field Technician Position Now Closed](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/field-technician-position-now-closed/) - Sorry, but we are no longer accepting applications for the Natural Resources Field Technician job offering. We'd like to say 'Thanks' to everyone who applied! -Equinox Environmental - [A Giving of Thanks](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/a-giving-of-thanks/) - November is coming to an end: the cold is settling in, fireplaces are aglow, the leaves are on the ground and winter is just around the corner...it's a busy time of year for most of us, holidays, holy days, just plain lazy days...but let's not forget about that special day where we take time to - [What is Your Ecological Address?](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/what-is-your-ecological-address/) - All of us know the state, county, and street we live on and many of us know the plant communities that surround our homes, but do you really know your Ecological Address? Known as ecoregions, those are areas of similar climate (rain and temperature), landform (river valleys, rocky outcrops, steep mountainsides), and soils. These characteristics - [Anglers Beware – New Trespass Law in Effect](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/anglers-beware-new-trespass-law-in-effect/) - Fishing season will soon be upon us and many of us will be heading to our favorite stream or pond. Well, if those fishing spots are on private lands you need to be aware of a new trespass law that took effect in October 2011. The law, called the Landowner Protection Act, requires you to - [Yellow Birch in the Southern Appalachians](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/yellow-birch-in-the-southern-appalachians/) - In the early 2000s, Hugh Morton, former owner of Grandfather Mountain reported an unusual number of large, dead trees high on the slopes of the mountain. The verbal report was investigated by the US Forest Service’s Eastern Forests Environmental Threat Assessment Center (EFETAC) via aerial flyovers and ground-truthing. It was discovered that the dead trees - [Form and Function in Storm-water BMP's](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/form-and-function-in-storm-water-bmps/) - Bobbie Kelsten’s adorable yellow bungalow sits in a neighborhood that was built during a drought. At the time, no one knew that the neighborhood storm drain that lies directly behind Bobbie’s house was insufficient to handle a normal Asheville rain. When the rains did start in 2009 she soon realized that she had no option ## Pages - [Front Page](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/) - A consulting, planning and sustainable landscape architecture firm in Asheville, NC that serves clients throughout the Southeast. Whether it’s a watershed, a sustainability action plan, or a conservation easement, Equinox's experienced team is the right choice. - [Front Page](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/) - A consulting, planning and sustainable landscape architecture firm in Asheville, NC that serves clients throughout the Southeast. 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Our land planning and greenways have also been awarded many other awards. - [Job Opportunities](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/job-opportunities/) - Equinox offers jobs in landscape architecture, land planners, GIS Specialists for our consulting, planning and design firm in Asheville North Carolina. - [About](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/about/) - Equinox is a consulting, planning, and design firm in Asheville with a focus on conservation, sustainable design, and environmentally responsible landscape architecture. - [Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/design/) - From integrated storm water design to open space planning our landscape architecture firm offers sustainable site planning that is conservation and preservation focused. - [Ecology](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/ecology/) - From invasive plant control to ecological monitoring, Equinox offers ecological services that will not only improve ecological function but also meet financial needs. - [Resiliency](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/resiliency/) - From low-impact design, carbon management, to LEED design our sustainable approach enables municipalities, and corporations to lower their environmental impact. - [Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/planning/) - Our water resources planning, conservation easement planning, GIS, and NEPA expertise makes our design firm uniquely suited for land planning projects of all kinds. - [Core Values](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/core-values/) - We have a social mission to protect and restore the environment and to help people use resources in an environmentally responsible way. - [Mailing List](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/mailing-list/) - Please sign up for our mailing list to get occasional updates from Equinox. - [Keep in Touch](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/keep-in-touch/) - Subscribe to our mailing list Email Address:* First Name: Last Name: We use email to send you product and services updates, promotional offers, and other marketing communications based on the information we collect about you, such as your email address, general location, and email engagement. 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Impactors are first required to seek a private mitigation bank where they can purchase stream or wetland credits - [Our Stories](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-stories/) - [Corporations & Businesses](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/corporations-businesses/) - Whether it’s developing a piece of property, making landscape improvements to a business park, or becoming a LEED certified business , good planning and design makes good business sense. - [Schools and Places of Worship](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/schools-churches/) - Our landscape architecture expertise and experience in site planning and sustainable sustainable applications makes us the perfect fit for a school and church. - [Land Owners & Developers](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/landowners-developers-planning/) - We offer site planning and design for developers and home owners. Sustainable, low impact landscape designs for commercial or residential spaces is what we do best. - [Governments](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/governments/) - Equinox works with cities, states, counties and federal agencies to plan and design greenways and open spaces. Our firm works on a variety of municipal projects. - [Land Trusts, NGOs and Non-profits](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/services/land-trusts-ngos-non-profits/) - Our long-standing relationships in the land trust and non-profit sector, grant experience, and multidisciplinary approach to land trust planning keep your project on track. - [Our Work](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/) - [Feature Test](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/feature-test/) ## Projects - [Smith Mill Works Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/smith-mill-works-master-plan/) - [Black Mountain Riverwalk Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/riverwalk-greenway/) - Equinox is working with the Town of Black Mountain to design a half-mile expansion of its existing Riverwalk Greenway Trail. - [Jackson County Headwaters District Conservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/jackson-county-headwaters-district-conservation-plan/) - First-of-its-kind, community-supported blueprint balancing conservation and responsible development providing data-driven and community supported framework to guide decision making. - [Wake County Farmland Preservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/wake-county-farmland-preservation-plan/) - [Hickory Nut Gorge Recovery & Resiliency Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/hickory-nut-gorge-recovery-resiliency-plan/) - [Pisgah View State Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/pisgah-view-state-park/) - [Yanahli Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/yanahli-park/) - [Willow Pond](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/willow-pond/) - [White Fawn Overlook Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/white-fawn-overlook-park/) - [Warren Wilson EcoDorm](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/warren-wilson-ecodorm/) - [Valley Bear Farms](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/valley-bear-farms/) - [Town of Jonesborough Landscape Enhancements](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/town-of-jonesborough-landscape-enhancements/) - We crafted a street scape improvement plan to enhance character of historic main street and a more walkable and pedestrian friendly downtown in Jonesborough. - [The Ramble Greenway Master Implementation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/the-ramble-greenway-master-implementation-plan/) - Vision Cashier’s engaged Equinox to develop a plan to expand the Ramble Greenway into a larger system that would connect the entire village and beyond. - [The Plateau Conservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/the-plateau-conservation-plan/) - [The Mckinney Center of the Performing Arts](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/the-mckinney-center-of-the-performing-arts/) - [Teaching & Research Reserve Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/teaching-research-reserve-master-plan/) - [Tarkiln Branch Stream Mitigation](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/tarkiln-branch-stream-preservation/) - [Stage Road Park & Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/stage-road-park-greenway/) - [Silver-Line Park Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/silver-line-park-master-plan/) - [Rough Creek Wilderness Management & Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/rough-creek-master-plan/) - [Riverside Park and Whitewater Wave](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/riverside-park-and-whitewater-wave/) - Riverside Park, WNC's premier whitewater wave destination. - [Rivercane Mixed Use Development](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/rivercane/) - [Reems Creek Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/reems-creek-greenway/) - [Red Wolf Run Development](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/red-wolf-run-development/) - [Pinnacle Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/pinnacle-park/) - [Opt-In SWNC Regional Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/opt-in-opportunity-initiative-of-southwestern-north-carolina/) - Equinox was part of a regional planning study to develop a Regional Vision, Comprehensive Plans for Graham and Cherokee County and a Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Cherokee County. Equinox’ role was to identify and provide input regarding the impact of these studies on the natural, cultural, health and wellness, and recreational resources of the seven western most counties in North Carolina. - [Oak Ridge Natural Asset Guidebook](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/oak-ridge-natural-asset-guidbook/) - [Noquisiyi Cultural District Site Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/noquisiyi-cultural-district-site-plan/) - Public process drove the creation of the plan that included a Learning Center, Cherokee Café and Dining Space, a variety of trails and walkways and multiple plazas and spaces to promote Cherokee Art and Culture. Public process drove the creation of the plan that included a Learning Center, Cherokee Café and Dining Space, a variety of trails and walkways and multiple plazas and spaces to promote Cherokee Art and Culture. - [New Belgium Brewing: East Coast Brewery](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/new-belgium/) - Breaking ground for the perfect footprint. - [Navitat Planning & Assessment](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/navitat/) - [Mountain Landscape Initiative](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/mountain-landscape-initiative/) - [Morse Park Stormwater Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/morse-park-stormwater-design/) - [Montreat Multimodal Transportation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/montreat-multimodal-transportation-plan/) - [Martins Creek Conservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/martins-creek-conservation-plan/) - [Laurel Ridge Conservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/laurel-ridge-conservation-planning/) - [Knoxville's Urban Wilderness](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/knoxvilles-urban-wilderness/) - Equinox developed a four-year plan for the development of parks, open space, and 50-miles of multi-purpose trails on 1000 acres in the urban heart of Knoxville. - [Knoxville Regional Greenway: Maryville to Townsend](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/knoxville-regional-greenway-maryville-to-townsend/) - [Kelston Stormwater Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/kelston-stormwater-design/) - [Judaculla Rock Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/judaculla-rock-park/) - [Jackson County Recreation Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/jackson-county-recreation-master-plan/) - [Highway 251/French Broad Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/highway-251-french-broad-greenway/) - [Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/great-smoky-mountains-institute-at-tremont-master-plan/) - [French Broad River Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/french-broad-river-greenway/) - [Flat Creek Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/flat-creek-greenway/) - [Elk Knob State Park Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/elk-knob-state-park-master-plan/) - The NC Division of Parks and Recreation hired Equinox to prepare a Master Plan for Elk Knob State Park in Watauga and Ashe Counties. - [Ecusta Trail Phase 1](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/ecusta-trail-phase-1/) - [Drover's Road Preserve Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/drovers-road-preserve-restoration/) - [Drover's Road Preserve Conservation Subdivision](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/drovers-road-preserve-conservation-subdivision/) - [Dovner Residence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/dovner-residence/) - [Dillsboro Shoreline Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/dillsboro-shoreline-restoration/) - [Dillsboro Heritage Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/dillsboro-heritage-park/) - [Devil's Fork State Park](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/devils-fork-state-park/) - [Deland Residence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/deland-residence/) - [Davenport Park Development](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/davenport-park-development/) - [Craven Street Trailhead](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/craven-street-trailhead/) - [Corpening Creek 9-Element Watershed Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/corpening-creek-9-element-watershed-plan/) - [Chestnut Mountain Nature Park Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/chestnut-mountain-nature-park-master-plan/) - Equinox led the development of a 450-acre nature-based outdoor recreation park that will become a regional attraction in Western North Carolina. - [Cellar's at Betty's Creek](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/cellars-at-bettys-creek/) - [Cedar Creek Conservation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/cedar-creek-conservation-plan/) - [CBHT Site Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/congregation-beth-ha-tephila-expansion/) - [Castle Gardens](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/castle-gardens/) - [Buncombe County Greenways & Trails Master Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/buncombe-county-greenways-trails-master-plan/) - [BRNHA Environmental Assessment & Management Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/blue-ridge-natural-heritage-area-environmental-assessment-management-plan/) - [Bracken Mt Natural Resource Inventory](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/bracken-mountain-natural-resource-inventory/) - [Boone 2030 Land Use Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/boone-2030-land-use-plan/) - Equinox was part of a team that provided planning support for green infrastructure, sustainaability, and water qaulity. The land use master plan works to provide for the Town of Boone’s long range growth. It serves as the guiding vision and policy basis for determining the appropriateness of any development or redevelopment that is proposed for Boone. - [Black Bear Recreation Area](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/black-bear-recreation-area/) - [Azalea Road Park- Green Infrastructure Project](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/azalea-road-park-green-infrastructure-project/) - The integration of green infrastructure elements was a major focus of the overall design and included multiple stormwater control measures. - [Appalachian Trail Design Guidelines](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/appalachian-trail-design-guidelines/) - [Appalachian National Scenic Trail Signage](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/appalachian-national-scenic-trail-the-delaware-watershed-signage-program/) - [Alexander's Ford Park & Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/alexanders-ford-greenway-design/) - [North Toe River Restoration Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/north-toe-river-river-restoration-watershed-action-plan/) - [Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Fisheries Assessment](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-fisheries-assessment/) - [Woodfin Watershed Baseline Document](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/woodfin-watershed-baseline-document/) - [Wildcat Rock Natural Resource Assessment](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/wildcat-rock-botanical-inventory/) - [Clear Creek 9-Element Watershed Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/clear-creek-9-element-watershed-plan/) - [Hunting Creek 9-Element Watershed Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/hunting-creek-9-element-watershed-plan/) - [Franklin to Fontana Local Watershed Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/franklin-to-fontana-local-watershed-plan/) - [Yellow Birch in the Southern Appalachians](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/yellow-birch-in-the-southern-appalachians/) - [Rice Branch Due Diligence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/rice-branch-due-diligence/) - A 180-acre property that the client was considering for a family compound and conservation easement. - [Lake Glenville Water Quality Monitoring](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/lake-glenville-water-quality-monitoring/) - [The Woods Road Property](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/the-woods-road-property/) - Equinox was able to help the clients see the possibilities and challenges of combining infrastructure with the land. - [Davis Residence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/davis-residence/) - Equinox developed the landscape plan for this high end residential project. - [Ganz Residence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/ganz-residence/) - [HGTV Urban Oasis 2015](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/hgtv-urban-oasis-2015/) - Equinox was proud to be part of the show providing our talents for the landscape design. Watch it on HGTV August 14@ 8am, August 24@ 11am, Sept 8@ 1pm, Sept 20@ 7am or Sept 23@ 1 pm. - [Muddy Creek Watershed Restoration Initiative](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/muddy-creek-watershed-restoration/) - [Fletcher Stream Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/fletcher-stream-restoration/) - [Lake Craig Flood Mitigation Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/lake-craig-flood-mitigation/) - [Western Piedmont Community College Stormwater Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/western-piedmont-community-college-stormwater-design/) - [Scotts Creek Watershed Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/scotts-creek-watershed-plan/) - Equinox developed a watershed plan describing watershed management actions that address stormwater runoff from areas along Scotts Creek. - [North Fork Dam](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/north-fork-dam/) - [Cat Creek Wetland Delineation](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/cat-creek-wetland-delineation/) - [Manly Stream and Wetland Delineation](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/manly-stream-and-wetland-delineation/) - [Echo Lake Pond Management Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/echo-lake-pond-management-plan/) - [EBCI Wildlife Habitat Analysis](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/ebci-wildlife-habitat-analysis/) - [Landis Farm Management Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/landis-farm-management-plan/) - [Goose Creek Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/goose-creek-restoration/) - [Harrell Stream and Wetland Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/harrell-stream-and-wetland-restoration/) - [Seniard Creek Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/seniard-creek-restoration/) - [SAMAB Southern Appalachian Monitoring Program](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/samab-southern-appalachian-volunteer-monitoring-program/) - Equinox has worked with nearly a dozen state and federal agency partners and trained almost 100 individuals in the southern Appalachians on invasive exotic species survey and monitoring protocols and management techniques. Equinox coordinated all aspects of this program – from planning the project, recruiting citizen and partner participation, coordinating partner involvement, securing funding, managing the data collected by volunteers, to generating maps and other meaningful informational outputs. - [Weaverville Invasive/Exotic Plant Management Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/weaverville-invasiveexotic-plant-management-plan/) - [Lewis Creek Invasive Plant Collaboration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/lewis-creek-invasive-plant-collaboration/) - [Morgan Creek Stream Restoration Monitoring](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/morgan-creek-stream-restoration-monitoring/) - [Southern Appalachian Cooperative Weed Management](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/southern-appalachian-cooperative-weed-management-partnership/) - [Linville Gorge Assessment & Management Plan](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/our-work/linville-coordinator/) ## Team Members - [Lauren Faye Welsh](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/about/our-team/lauren-faye-welsh/) - 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[Sustainable Site Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/sustainable-site-design/) - Successful sustainable design is the harmonious mix of science, and the interdisciplinary Equinox team blends expertise in landscape architecture, ecology, horticulture, plant and soil science, and natural resources. - [Open Space & Park Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/open-space-park-design/) - Our extensive experience in recreation design and natural resource management, we are highly qualified to work in a variety of scales, from culturally and historically significant sites to nature centers, playgrounds, and sports facilities. - [Landscape Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/landscape-design/) - Our design firm has an expert team of landscape architects that are known for tackling typical landscape problems, such as erosion and drainage issues, and turning them into celebrated features that seamlessly contribute to an inspired space. Our designs can improve water quality, lower energy costs, provide habitat, and produce food. - [Ecological Restoration](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/ecological-restoration/) - Equinox provides restoration services for a variety of habitats and ecosystems, including rivers, streams, woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. This often means native plant revegetation, soil improvements, grading, erosion control, and invasive plant control. - [Natural Resource Inventories & Assessments](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/natural-resource-inventories-assessments/) - Biological data is the foundation of natural resource management. Equinox provides a full range of biological services to satisfy most any assessment needs associated with plants, fish, wildlife, and their habitats. We specialize in General Site Assessments, Aquatic & Terrestrial Habitat, Botanical Inventories, Rare, Threatened, & Endangered Species,Fish and Benthic, and Wildlife & Habitat management, - [Ecological Monitoring](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/ecological-monitoring/) - We offer a variety of ecological monitoring service like stream and Wetland Monitoring, Biological Monitoring and Stormwater BMP Functional Assessments - [Invasive Exotic Species Management](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/invasive-exotic-species-management/) - The key to controlling invasive species is education. We not only educate our clients and the general public about identification and management techniques—we also do constant research to stay up to date on new pest species. Equinox provides, Invasive Exotic Plant Control, Invasive Management Plans and Integrative Pest Management. - [Stream and Wetland Assessment](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/stream-and-wetland-assessment/) - Whether it’s a Wetland Delineation, or a Stream Channel Surveys, our wetland assessments are a key component to what we do to keep ecosystems healthy. - [Regulatory Permitting](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/regulatory-permitting/) - Our in-house permitting specialists also help clients avoid or minimize permitting needs by developing creative and cost-effective solutions. Like Section 401/404 Permitting, Stormwater Permitting and Land Disturbance Permitting. - [Habitat Management](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/habitat-management/) - [Water Resources Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/water-resources-planning/) - We partner with non-profit organizations and government agencies, as well as corporations for water resource planning. Our services include, Watershed Assessments, EPA Nine Element Watershed Plans, Source Water Protection Plans, Comprehensive Storm water Assessments, and Flood Hazard Reduction. - [Land Use Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/land-use-planning/) - Equinox offers Land Use Planning services such as Cultural & Heritage Resource Planning, Comprehensive Plans, Environmental Planning and Economic Resource Benefit Studies. - [Conservation Easement Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/conservation-easement-planning/) - Our Conservation Easement Planning guides land-owning families through the essential planning phase, help them to understand financial implications and tax benefits, and facilitate the process with the requisite attorneys, appraisers, surveyors, and real estate professionals. - [NEPA/SEPA](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/nepasepa/) - Our experience with the National and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA & SEPA), federal and state permitting regulations, and rules protecting rare/threatened/endangered species aids our clients in compliance, avoiding unnecessary cost and delays to their projects. - [Geographic Information Systems GIS](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/geographic-information-systems-gis/) - Our GIS experts perform both small and large scale data analyses, modeling, and mapping projects to help drive the decision-making process—from planning to design and through implementation. - [Partnership and Capacity Building](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/partnership-and-capacity-building/) - Equinox specializes in Partnership and Capacity Building, some services include Landowner Outreach, Stakeholder Outreach and Grant Writing. - [Sustainable Applications](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/sustainable-applications/) - At Equinox, we look at everything we do through the lens of sustainability. From low-impact design to long-range planning, a sustainable approach enables landowners, municipalities, and corporations to satisfy their customers, communities, and employees. - [Regional Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/regional-planning/) - Equinox contributes to collaborative projects that develop long-term guidelines for healthy, sustainable growth—all while maintaining a community’s unique spirit. Our partners view us as the experts in natural resources, cultural heritage, and recreation. - [Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/design/) - Our expertise is in landscape architecture, ecology, horticulture, plant and soil science, and natural resources. The result is a broad range of unique and inspiring spaces for living, playing, and working. - [Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/planning/) - [Ecology](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/ecology/) - [Resiliency](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/resiliency/) - [Greenway](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/greenway/) - Greenways stimulate a healthy community, healthy environment, and healthy economy. Our team has the tools and experience to take a project from feasibility studies and the conceptual stage to site-specific design, and construction. During the process, we can take care of landowner outreach, acquisition strategies, maintenance guidelines, and public workshops. Our projects are designed upon ecological principles and are engineered to last. - [Environmental & Interpretive Graphics](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/environmental-interpretive-graphics/) - [Watershed Assessment](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/watershed-assessment/) - [Stream and Wetland Mitigation](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/stream-and-wetland-mitigation/) - [Outdoor Recreation Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/outdoor-recreation-planning/) - [Permaculture](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/permaculture/) - [Landscape and Habitat Management](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/landscape-and-habitat-management/) - [Stream & Wetland Delineations & Assessments](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/stream-wetland-delineations-assessments/) - [Environmental Reviews & Permitting](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/environmental-reviews-permitting/) - [Landscape Architecture](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/landscape-architecture/) - [Interpretive & Wayfinding Signage](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/interpretive-wayfinding-signage/) - [Ecological Planting Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/ecological-planting-design/) - [Environmental Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/environmental-planning/) - [Conservation Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/conservation-planning/) - [Campus Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/campus-planning/) - [Stormwater Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/stormwater-design/) - [Residential Landscape Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/residential-landscape-design/) - [Interpretive and Wayfinding Signage](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/interpretive-and-wayfinding-signage/) - [Planning for Due Diligence](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/planning-for-due-diligence/) - [Ecological Assessments](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/ecological-assessments/) - [Greenway/Park Planning & Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/greenway-park-planning-design/) - [Land Planning & Master Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/land-planning-master-planning/) - [Sustainable Design](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/sustainable-design/) - [Farmland Preservation Planning](https://equinoxenvironmental.com/project-category/farmland-preservation-planning/)