Natural stream channel restoration design is the foundation behind the most effective and durable mitigation bank construction. The forces of nature are so relentless and powerful that designs not based on natural stream channel concepts will quickly transform into alternate configuations more in harmony with the natural forces exerted on the stream.

C.S. Britton works with designers and engineers who recognize the value and validity of employing natural stream channel concepts to their mitigation bank project designs. Mitigation banks demand durability and effectiveness to satisfy the mitigation intent, and to promote long-term ROI.

Because it is based on natural stream channel concepts, this design's transition into naturalized habitat over the coming years will be assisted rather than impeded by the design.

A decade into the future, long after the credits in this bank have been fully utililized, its streams will still be functioning in a natural, controlled, and environmentally-productive manner.