Ecological Consulting Firm Opens Regional Office In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — An environmental consulting firm is expanding its work in New England — and it chose Glastonbury as the location of its new regional office.

Biohabitats describes itself as "an ecological consulting firm that applies the science of ecology to restore ecosystems, conserve habitat, and regenerate life-sustaining natural systems through research, planning, design, engineering, and construction."

The firm partners with New England organizations and has several projects in the works, such as creating a park along New Haven's Mill River Trail, removing a dam in Middletown and restoring a floodplain along the Connecticut River.

And now, it has a regional home base: Its Northeast Highlands and Coastal Bioregion office is located at 122A Naubuc Ave., Glastonbury.

The office will be led by Laura Wildman, who officials called "an internationally recognized dam removal expert and ecological engineer."

"Whether we're helping with climate adaptation, watershed planning, ecosystem restoration, or water conservation and natural treatment, we look forward to serving more communities in the Northeast Highlands and Coastal Bioregion, including all of its natural inhabitants," Wildman said.

Biohabitats President Keith Bowers said the firm is thrilled to help communities in our region apply nature-based solutions to address climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental injustice.

"From the boreal forests of Western Maine to the Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens of Cape Cod, the ecosystems of New England are critical for the survival of countless species, including our own," Bowers said.