Habitat Restoration and Reclamation

Comprehensive Habitat Restoration and Reclamation Solutions

Minimize Project Delays and Complexities with Our Expertise

Whether your site has been impacted by climate-related events, development, or regulatory requirements, our team has experience in repairing and revitalizing degraded ecosystems to restore their natural structure, function, and biodiversity.

In addition to meeting your project goals, a well-executed restoration project can:

  • Reduce flood risks by stabilizing shorelines and improving drainage systems.
  • Rebuild biodiversity, creating more resilient ecosystems.
  • Enhance water quality by filtering pollutants and increasing groundwater recharge. 
  • Strengthen local economies through sustainable land-use practices and long-term job creation. 

Integrated Approaches for Effective Reclamation

As a full-service environmental contractor, Milestone is uniquely positioned to advance climate resilience through habitat restoration projects across Canada. Our approach blends technical expertise, Indigenous knowledge, and cutting-edge methodologies to deliver effective, sustainable solutions.

With expertise in decommissioning, soil remediation, water management, water treatment and restoration, Milestone delivers end-to-end solutions that address both legacy environmental liabilities and future resilience needs. 

From reclamation and wetland rehabilitation to shoreline stabilization and fish habitat reconstruction, Milestone applies strategies tailored to each site’s unique challenges. 

Partnering with local companies and, when appropriate, working alongside Indigenous communities provides invaluable insights into land stewardship and traditional ecological knowledge. This collaborative approach ensures restoration efforts align with natural cycles and cultural priorities. 

Whether it’s bioengineered riverbanks, constructed wetlands for water treatment, or site reclamation, our projects strike a balance between functionality and ecological integrity, mitigating the impact of operations, reinforcing critical infrastructure, and restoring degraded landscapes.

Services:

Flood & Stormwater Management

  • Green infrastructure (bioswales, rain gardens, constructed wetlands)
  • Drainage improvements and culvert upgrades
  • Natural channel construction

Shoreline Stabilization & Erosion Control

  • Bioengineering (live staking, vegetated geogrids)
  • Rock armouring and riprap installation
  • Streambank restoration

Climate Adaptive Infrastructure

  • Road and culvert upgrades in flood-prone areas
  • Resilient earthworks and drainage construction
  • Infrastructure decommissioning and site repurposing
  • Bridge and abutment enhancements

Forest & Vegetation Restoration

  • Reforestation using native species
  • Vegetation planning for habitat diversity
  • Soil amendment and land reclamation

Riparian & Aquatic Habitat Restoration

  • In-stream habitat creation (woody debris, fish baffles, pools/riffles)
  • Spawning habitat reconstruction
  • Fish passage improvements

Invasive Species Management

  • Invasive vegetation management
  • Invasive species removal and disposal

Slope Stabilization & Landslide Risk Mitigation

    • Geotechnical stabilization solutions
    • Vegetation-based slope reinforcement

Services:

Flood & Stormwater Management

  • Green infrastructure (bioswales, rain gardens, constructed wetlands)
  • Drainage improvements and culvert upgrades
  • Natural channel construction

Shoreline Stabilization & Erosion Control

  • Bioengineering (live staking, vegetated geogrids)
  • Rock armouring and riprap installation
  • Streambank restoration

Climate Adaptive Infrastructure

  • Road and culvert upgrades in flood-prone areas
  • Resilient earthworks and drainage construction
  • Infrastructure decommissioning and site repurposing
  • Bridge and abutment enhancements

Forest & Vegetation Restoration

  • Reforestation using native species
  • Vegetation planning for habitat diversity
  • Soil amendment and land reclamation

Riparian & Aquatic Habitat Restoration

  • In-stream habitat creation (woody debris, fish baffles, pools/riffles)
  • Spawning habitat reconstruction
  • Fish passage improvements

Invasive Species Management

  • Invasive vegetation management
  • Invasive species removal and disposal

Slope Stabilization & Landslide Risk Mitigation

    • Geotechnical stabilization solutions
    • Vegetation-based slope reinforcement

Restore, Reclaim, and Strengthen Canada’s Natural Environments

Start Your Habitat Restoration Project Today

Together, let’s transform environmental challenges into resilient, functional landscapes. Whether your site requires shoreline stabilization, wetland rehabilitation, flood mitigation, or full-scale reclamation, our experienced team is ready to support you from planning and permitting through construction and long-term sustainability.

Click below to start your habitat restoration or reclamation project with Milestone and experience the value of practical, technically sound, and environmentally responsible solutions.