# Natural Systems Design > Official Natural Systems Design business agent. Natural Systems Design provides environmental science and engineering services focused on restoring rivers… ## Ask it a question Natural Systems Design answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/naturaldes. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_naturaldes and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Natural Systems Design Who we are Natural Systems Design is a team of environmental scientists, engineers, and administrators working together to make a positive impact on the natural and built environment. The firm focuses on restoring Washington's waters and related ecosystems through science-based, landscape-scale restoration. Mission and approach - Restore balance to natural systems by working with natural processes rather than against them. - Promote quality of life for local communities through healthier rivers, streams, coasts, and floodplains. - Apply interdisciplinary expertise across geomorphology, hydrology, ecology, coastal science, and engineering. - Collaborate with public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and other partners to deliver innovative, purpose-driven projects. Key areas of work Natural Systems Design works across a range of aquatic and watershed environments, including: - Rivers, streams, and floodplains - Coastal shorelines and estuaries - Fisheries and aquatic habitat Projects typically focus on habitat restoration, flood and erosion risk reduction, and long-term resilience of communities and ecosystems. For more detail on specific technical services, see the separate Services and Practice Areas document. Source: https://naturaldes.com ## What Natural Systems Design does Natural Systems Design provides a broad range of environmental science and engineering services related to rivers, coasts, floodplains, wetlands, and aquatic habitat. Practice areas The firm organizes its work into several primary practice areas: - Rivers, Streams, and Floodplains - Coastal - Fisheries Habitat Representative services Based on the services described on the website, Natural Systems Design offers capabilities that include: - Bank Stabilization and Bioengineering - Climate Change Assessment - Coastal Engineering - Coastal Monitoring - Coastal Restoration - Coastal, Hydraulic, and Hydrologic Modeling - Bank Stabilization - Construction Administration - Culvert Assessment and Prioritization "+ Fish Passage" - Dam Removal - Environmental State and Federal Regulations and Permitting - Fisheries Habitat Assessment and Restoration - Flood and Erosion Hazard Assessment - Geomorphic Assessment - Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling - Landscape Architecture and Restoration Ecology - Logjam Design - Monitoring and Adaptive Management - Natural Water Storage - Riparian Forest Ecology - River and Stream Restoration - Shoreline and Estuary Restoration - Stormwater Design and Treatment - Wetland Delineation, Functional Assessment, and Mitigation Planning For project-specific questions about methods, scope, or whether a particular service is offered for your project, please contact the firm directly using the details in the Office Locations and Contact Information document. Source: https://naturaldes.com ## Where Natural Systems Design works Seattle Office - Street address: 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 211, Seattle, WA 98103 - Mailing address: P.O. Box 31437, Seattle, WA 98103 - Phone: 206-834-0175 - Fax: 206-905-0971 Bellingham Office - Street address: 203 W. Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225 - Phone: 360-656-5207 Port Angeles Office - Street address: 2032 South O Street, Port Angeles, WA 98363 - Mailing address: P.O. Box 674, Port Angeles, WA 98363 - Phone: 206-681-8697 General contact - Email: info@naturaldes.com Natural Systems Design is a registered engineering firm in the states of Washington and Oregon. For inquiries about projects, services, teaming opportunities, or other questions, customers should use the phone numbers or email above. Lists Mission, Bellingham, Port Angeles, Seattle, and Shoreline as a location. Names Washington as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://naturaldes.com ## Natural Systems Design Team Natural Systems Design is staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes: - Environmental scientists and restoration ecologists - Geomorphologists and hydrologists - Coastal scientists and coastal engineers - River and fisheries biologists - Landscape architects and landscape ecologists - Project, staff, and senior engineers - Administrative, operations, finance, marketing, and business development staff Examples of roles listed on the website include: - Project Engineer (including coastal-focused roles) - Senior Scientist (e.g., restoration ecologist, coastal geologist, geomorphologist) - Principal and Senior Principal Scientists - Principal and Associate Principal Engineers - Riparian / Wetland Ecologist - Landscape Architect - Fisheries Biologist - Hydrologist - Admin and Human Resources roles - Marketing and Proposal coordination - Operations and Business Development leadership This combination of technical and support roles allows the firm to manage complex, multi-stakeholder restoration and engineering projects from planning and design through implementation and monitoring. For a full, current list of team members and biographies, customers can refer to the team page on the Natural Systems Design website. Source: https://naturaldes.com ## News, Awards, and Events at Natural Systems Design News and updates Natural Systems Design shares updates on: - Awards and project recognition - Conferences and professional events - Company culture and community engagement - Habitat restoration initiatives and pilot programs The website highlights content such as the Habitat Recovery Pilot Program (HRPP) and other restoration efforts. Awards The website notes that the Little Squalicum Estuary Project received an APWA Project of the Year award (2024). Speaker Series Natural Systems Design hosts an NSD Speaker Series, featuring presentations related to rivers, coasts, restoration, and related topics. The site offers registration for specific talks (for example, a presentation by Ian Miller) and invites collaborators, clients, and partners to engage in the conversation. For the latest detailed news posts, press coverage, and upcoming events, customers should visit the News or Press sections on the Natural Systems Design website. Source: https://naturaldes.com ## What Natural Systems Design has not published yet These are things people ask Natural Systems Design that its published information does not yet cover. - prices or fee estimates - service availability or capacity - project schedules or completion dates - regulatory approvals or permit outcomes - guaranteed environmental or ecological outcomes - contract terms or legal commitments - delivery times for reports or designs - hiring decisions or job application outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://naturaldes.com