This Represents 2020's 3rd Successful Acquisition with SWCA
2020 Environmental Group ("2020") is pleased to announce that SWCA Environmental Consultants (“SWCA”), a leader in environmental and management consulting services, has acquired River Design Group (RDG), a leading ecosystem and river restoration consulting firm based in the northwestern United States.
2020 served as the buy-side M&A advisor to SWCA and initiated the transaction. This is the 3rd M&A transaction that 2020 has advised on with SWCA.
Founded in 2003, River Design Group helps clients design and implement high-quality ecological restoration projects to restore rivers and watersheds, create vital fish passage corridors, and enhance ecosystems through major dam removal and habitat restoration projects.
“We are pleased to welcome River Design Group to SWCA,” said Joseph J. Fluder, III, SWCA’s president and chief executive officer. “The addition of River Design Group greatly enhances our expertise and capabilities in strategic growth areas, allowing us to better serve our clients. Bringing on their exceptional team is a pivotal step toward our North Star to be a global leader addressing sustainability, environmental and social challenges.”
About SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is a nationwide consulting firm focused on environmental planning, permitting and compliance, climate services, and restoration. In the face of rapid environmental, economic, and societal changes, our purpose is simple: to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. Our 1,400 scientists, planners, technical specialists, creative thinkers, and problem solvers help our clients navigate the environmental regulations and requirements related to their projects. Visit www.swca.com for more information.