Dewberry Wins Contract to Provide Flood Protection Services for NY State Office of General Services

The firm will develop flood risk reduction strategies across the state of New York

Fairfax, VA—February 27, 2017 Dewberry, a professional services firm, has been selected by the New York State Office of General Services (NYSOGS) to support an array of flood protection and dam safety engineering and mapping services. The firm is providing floodplain and coastal management services, including risk and hazard assessment; data collection and analysis; GIS mapping and database production; sea level rise analysis; coastal resilience planning and management; and dam safety inspections following government requirements.

A multi-disciplinary approach will be used to address the challenge of flood risk management, providing the opportunity to use data, models, and products across statewide programs including the Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and other agencies to enhance New York’s flood resilience.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. To learn more, visit www.dewberry.com.