Rivhab Engineering Design and Earthworks

06/11/2026

Fish Passage. At RIVHAB, we specialize in designing fish passage solutions to restore access to critical spawning, rearing, and refuge habitat. From fish ladders, nature-like fishways, and dam removals to aquatic organism passage (AOP) road crossings, our team combines fisheries science, engineering, geomorphology, and construction expertise to deliver solutions that work for both fish and infrastructure.

The photos highlight two of our core specialties:
✔️ A restored creek following dam removal and channel reconstruction, to include new irrigation diversion infrastructure
✔️ Before-and-after replacement of a barrier culvert with a fish-friendly stream simulation crossing

We're currently advancing several nature-like fishway projects across the Pacific Northwest and recently completed design of four road-crossing AOP projects, helping reconnect miles of habitat for native fish populations.

Whether the barrier is a dam, diversion, or road crossing, our goal remains the same: reconnect rivers, restore processes, and improve fish passage.

05/22/2026

Shout out to Project Big Wood for their incredible event to release the 2026 “State of the Big Wood River”Wednesday night in Ketchum! RIVHAB’s Jeanne McFall was invited to speak about fish habitat, functioning ecosystems, and the importance of process-based river restoration as we continue working to restore resilience and ecological function throughout the watershed.

The Big Wood River shines because of the incredible community, conservation partners, and decades of habitat improvement work that have helped support a strong wild trout fishery. But like many western rivers, there is still important work ahead — reconnecting floodplains, improving habitat complexity, restoring natural processes, and addressing the biological limiting factors that affect long-term watershed health.

Thank you to Project Big Wood for bringing together scientists, landowners, agencies, conservation groups, and the community for an honest and productive conversation about the future of the river. Thanks for letting us represent alongside such thoughtful and educated panelists.

05/06/2026

Excited to officially introduce our combined team at the Western Division American Fisheries Society meeting in Portland this week.

Revive Riverscape Solutions is now part of RIVHAB Engineering & Earthworks — bringing together an even stronger team of engineers, scientists, restoration practitioners, and remote sensing specialists focused on rivers, fisheries, floodplains, and natural resources throughout the western U.S.

Come say hello at our booth!! Here’s to healthy rivers, strong partnerships, and science-based restoration solutions.

05/06/2026

This week, RIVHAB is in Davis, California attending the International Fish Passage Conference — connecting with engineers, biologists, agencies, tribes, and restoration practitioners working to improve aquatic connectivity across the West.

From fish passage and stream simulation to LiDAR, geomorphology, and process-based restoration, these conversations are where science, engineering, and implementation come together.

As RIVHAB continues expanding our presence throughout the western U.S., we’re excited to build new partnerships and share the experience our team brings to complex waterways and fisheries restoration projects.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and said hello — we’ve appreciated the great conversations and connections.

05/01/2026

BIG NEWS! 🚨

We’re thrilled to share that Revive Riverscape Solutions is now part of the RIVHAB Engineering and Earthworks team! After years of close collaboration, our teams are uniting under one name to deliver fully integrated, science-based riverscape restoration solutions. This merger strengthens our teams’ ability to take projects from concept through construction with greater efficiency and impact.

Our people, values, and commitment to rivers remain the same, now with an expanded reach and capability. We’re excited for what’s ahead as we scale restoration efforts across the landscapes that need it most.

Learn more at www.rivhab.com/newsroom

04/29/2026

Join us for a ribbon cutting at Lucky Peak State Park's Discovery Park!! We're excited to invite you to celebrate the grand opening of a new accessible kayak launch and beach on the Boise River. We hope to see you there! Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, restoration is happening one shovel at a time.
What looks like a fallen tree in a stream is precision habitat engineering. Log jams and boulder structures are designed to do what healthy rivers do naturally — slow water, build pools, oxygenate riffles, and create the cool, complex refugia that salmon and trout need to spawn and survive.

At RIVHAB, we don't just study rivers. We rebuild them. Our team works at the intersection of geomorphology, hydrology, fisheries, and ecology to restore streams to their natural function — and give recovering species the fighting chance they deserve.

Happy Earth Day. 🐟💧🌿

04/17/2026

We're excited to welcome Mike Homza to the RIVHAB team! Mike joins RIVHAB as a Sr. Hydraulics/Habitat Engineer, with more than 40 years of experience in water resources and river restoration. He has led the planning, analysis, design, and construction of projects ranging from fish passage and stream enhancement to floodplain improvements and stormwater systems.

Mike’s work has earned more than 20 awards from professional and public agencies. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he has also paddled more than 5,000 miles of rivers across North America.

Welcome to the team, Mike!

04/04/2026

Big things are taking shape in Boise’s Expo Park, transforming the Boise River using natural materials like locally harvested willow cuttings, log structures, and brush layers to slow water, reduce erosion, and restore the riverbank.

🎥 Watch RIVHAB’s Zack Billingsley share how natural solutions are helping combat erosion at Expo Park!

A new park behind Boise's soccer stadium is reshaping the river! 🌊 Crews are using willow cuttings and logs to fight erosion and restore the riverbank

04/02/2026

RIVHAB is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor in support of and their annual TWIN – Tribute to Women & Industry - luncheon.

This event aligns an incredible community of leaders making a lasting impact and celebrating the power of hope.

We’re especially honored to celebrate our founder, Jeanne McFall, as a Forever TWIN - recognition of the support provided to her as a foundation of who we are.

Giving back to our local communities is deeply important to us, and we’re grateful to be part of a network that continues to uplift and support women and children.