Herrera, a mission-driven, 100% employee-owned environmental science and engineering firm rooted in the Pacific Northwest, is a interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, planners, and landscape architects dedicated to advancing green infrastructure and water resource management across the West Coast. Herrera is a teaching and
learning organization and thrives on exchange of ideas and are motivated to further the science, design, and best practices of equitable green infrastructure.
Water Practice Director, Alice Lancaster (above), oversees the Water Practice team, driving innovation in water resource science, planning, and design. Dylan Ahearn (bottom left), Water Science Director, leads research to optimize green infrastructure performance by collaborating with local universities, municipalities, and nonprofits. Erynne van Zee (bottom right), Green Infrastructure Designer, acts as a liaison, fostering collaboration within the Green Infrastructure Exchange.
Herrera has played an active role in advancing GSI, supporting projects like Seattle and King County’s Joint GI Program, San Diego County’s community-based GI plan, and greening schoolyards in Los Angeles to increase urban heat resilience. Herrera is committed to working alongside public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver equitable, innovative solutions.
Dylan Ahearn is excited about the recent identification of 6PPD-q, the chemical responsible for coho salmon mortality, a breakthrough that could reshape water treatment efforts to protect this keystone species. Principal Engineer, Colleen Mitchell, emphasizes the importance of tailoring GI solutions to specific watersheds and optimizing performance through smart technology.
Together, Herrera continues to lead in the integration of GSI and restoration practices, driving forward the science, design, and best practices that support thriving ecosystems and resilient communities. Join the Exchange today to learn more from our colleagues at Herrera!
