Testimonials

I am so glad to have found a team member like Northwater to work with…..regardless of being in the latter stages of my career; your passion, responsiveness and concern for quality is a huge asset. I can only see positive growth and high demand for Northwater!

- Peter Berrini , Berrini & Associates, LLC

When choosing a consultant one of the first places I turn to is Northwater Consulting. They have provided our organization with the technical expertise needed to define, prioritize and pursue watershed management goals for Illinois’ coastal, riparian habitats. Using their data analysis and visualization/mapping skills, we have developed and standardized a quantitative methodology for data collection and project prioritization…. Multiple municipal, park district and county agencies use this information to secure funding for project implementation. Further, when it comes to development of grant proposals and project implementation Northwater’s relationships and understanding of federal and state entities is a valuable asset. Northwater has the interpersonal skills needed to garner the support of varied stakeholders spanning multiple jurisdictions and geographic scales. Lastly, Northwater is nothing but professional….punctual, good humored and consistently available. I recommend Northwater without reservation.

- Angela Larsen, Coastal Project Manager, Alliance for the Great Lakes

The Northwater team has brought new ideas to Source Water Protection. Their responsiveness, work ethic, and technical expertise are just some of the things come to mind when describing the staff at Northwater Consulting. Not only are they excellent with GIS mapping but their boots on the ground efforts and knowledge of land use, soils, farming practices and Best Management Practices make them the ideal Consultant for City Water, Light & Power.

- Ted D. Meckes, P.E., Water Division Manager, City, Water, Light, and Power – Springfield, IL

The AFT has been working with Northwater since 2014 and have been impressed with their work ethic and technical watershed management expertise. This prompted us to engage Northwater to build a water quality model to support our initiates in the Upper Macoupin Creek watershed. After researching other water quality models, we determined that their SWAMM system was the most applicable to our project needs. We are utilizing it to determine cropland areas where in-field management measures, precision outreach, and conservation practices will have the greatest impact on improving water quality. The model has quickly become a reliable tool to support our ongoing efforts. The staff at Northwater are a pleasure to work with and we will continue to engage them to support other AFT initiatives in the Midwest.

- Kris Reynolds, Midwest Deputy Director, American Farmland Trust

We have been working with Northwater Consulting on lake and public water supply improvement projects for almost ten years. Their assistance in obtaining and administering federal grant funds and providing project management and technical expertise for Best Management Practice Implementation has been extraordinary. Northwater also conducted high level GIS analysis for lake erosion assessments and additional mapping supporting many of our projects. Not only has Northwater delivered products on-time and with exceptional quality and value, their problem solving skills have kept our projects on time and within budget.

- Dennis Ross, Manager, Otter Lake Water Commission

Northwater Consulting is a company I would highly recommend to develop the work products you need. They take pride in their work, adhere to the scope of work outlined in their contract with you, meet the timelines set and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure their customers are completely satisfied with the deliverables they create for you.

- Barb Mendenhall, Coordinator, Sangamon County Soil & Water Conservation District

Against the odds and against all local knowledge, we hit water at the precise depth you predicted. The inauguration was a huge success and the community well committee is ready and able to manage their new resource. Everyone involved is thrilled. I am most grateful for your work on location. We wouldn’t have dared to invest so much without your recommendation.

- Program Directo, Jacmel Area, Haiti

Northwater International fully delivered on the Terms of Reference for a hydrogeological technical appraisal of our project in Haiti. The quality of the report and analysis is highly appreciated. We received viable guidance on which water supply solutions to explore, and which ones to avoid . Wanted to say thanks for Northwater’s support on the Dano [Water Supply] project in Haiti. The backstopping was crucial and you and your team have delivered.

- John Brogan WASH Advisor, Terre des Hommes

Northwater energetically approaches its projects with an objectives-based approach that brings value to their clients and to the team. Northwater has, or knows how to incorporate the expertise required to get a project done right. They deliver services efficiently and on time and keep a keen eye on value for the client. They deliver a project with an understanding of their client’s objectives, and it makes them a truly elite, and quality geoscience company.

- Stuart J. Dykstra, Senior Vice President, V3 Companies

NorthWater worked for Caritas-Austria earlier this year and provide on-time, accurate services. Thus I highly recommend NorthWater, the team is highly dedicated and goes the extra mile in providing excellent services. They are not intimidated by challenging or remote terrain and don’t mind getting soaking wet from either sweat or rain. In addition they remain one of the few water companies operating in Haiti that is capable of delivering what it offers, which is an opportunity to dramatically increase the probability of finding water… if it is there.

- Grev Hunt, Caritas-Austria

GOAL Haiti engaged Northwater International on a potable water feasibility study in the rural zone of Gressier. I appreciate their attention to detail, dedication and quality of work. It has indeed been a great pleasure working with Northwater on this project.

- Tom Russell, Ireland, GOAL Haiti

For the Waverly Lake TMDL and Watershed Implementation Plan - This is quite a TMDL, and by that I mean a very good one. Good detail on sources, TMDL discussion is good, and it details on reasonable assurance, and it gets into details on RA.

- USEPA Region 5, USEPA Region 5

Designing and constructing major infrastructure projects around the world, we have some of the world’s best experts at our firm, when we can’t find water, [Northwater] is my first phone call.

- Engineering Manager, AECOM

Northwater has quickly become a trusted advisor and partner on many projects. They draw from their diverse work experiences to help you build a successful project from start to finish. What we noticed early on – and why we keep coming back to Northwater – is their extremely high standards for themselves and for your project – no matter how big or small, they will help you make it the best it can be. They are also really nice people and fun to be around. It’s been a great partnership!

- Lauren C. Lurkins, Director of Natural and Environmental Resources, IFB – Illinois Farm Bureau

I admire the direction of your firm and your excellent technical team.

- Franky Li, Global Communities