The National Aquarium’s Harbor Wetland installation project was recently recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers Maryland Chapter (ASCE MD) with an Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Award.
The OCEA Award celebrates a project that exemplifies superior civil engineering skills and contributes considerably to the progression of the civil engineering industry and society. The Harbor Wetland project was formally honored at the ASCE MD Appreciation and Awards event where Stephanie Richmond, PE, and Lisa Bratton accepted the award on behalf of the entire project team.
In partnership with the National Aquarium, KCI’s Northeast team worked to design and build the world’s first tidal, low-freeboard, variable ballast floating wetland. Created to help restore the ecological health of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this one-of-a-kind project was accomplished over 10 years of research, design, and collaboration. Completed in 2024, the modular platform can adjust to changing tides and conditions due to a patent-pending buoyancy system, and additionally features oyster habitats, air diffusers, and native plants to boost water quality and attract natural local wildlife.
