Virginia Waters & Wetlands

What Virginia Waters & Wetlands does

Virginia Waters & Wetlands, Inc. (VW&W) is a privately held environmental consulting and construction firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Vint Hill, Virginia. The company delivers a turnkey portfolio of water resource and ecological services to builders, developers, community associations (HOAs), commercial property managers, government entities, and individual homeowners across Northern Virginia, the broader Mid-Atlantic region, and West Virginia. Its service mix spans environmental consulting (wetland walkovers, boundary delineation, feasibility studies, endangered species surveys, Chesapeake Bay impact analysis, NPDES studies, floodplain studies, water quality impact assessments, RPA delineations), stormwater and pond management (monitoring, aquatic weed and algae control, dredging, fisheries management, geese/mosquito control, fountain and aerator installation), wetland and stream restoration and mitigation design, arborist services supported by a proprietary tree nursery, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). The firm is led by President Joe Ivers, PhD, and Vice President Andrew Hindman.

VW&W's distinguishing operational model combines aquatic scientists, construction professionals, and watershed engineers under one entity, enabling end-to-end project execution from scientific assessment through in-house excavation and construction. A structurally differentiated asset base includes two proprietary wetland mitigation banks — Foggy Bottom and Ritchie Road — covering over 50 acres and supplying saleable wetland and stream credits to developers needing regulatory offsets. The firm has planted more than 100,000 trees through its own nursery and has executed substantial dredging and pond-repair projects (e.g., 1,100+ cubic yards of sediment removed from a single pond, 900+ cubic yards on a stormwater pond repair).

Revenue is generated through professional services (project-based environmental consulting), transaction fees (mitigation credit sales), hardware sales and repair (Aquamaster fountains and aerators distribution), and program administration (the VDACS-funded Water Chestnut control program). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public rate cards. Go-to-market is direct and sales-led, leveraging industry association memberships (Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Community Association Institute, American Fisheries Association, International Society of Arboriculture) and a long-tenured client base that includes Brookfield Homes, Toll Brothers, Stanley Martin Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Simon Property Group, Kimco Realty, CB Richard Ellis, Episcopal High School, and multiple municipal and county government clients.

Name

Virginia Waters & Wetlands

Legal name

Virginia Waters and Wetlands, Inc.

Website

https://vawaters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virginia Waters & Wetlands is a Northern Virginia environmental consulting and construction firm delivering wetland delineation, stormwater and pond management, stream restoration, mitigation banking, and arborist services to builders, HOAs, government, and commercial property managers across the Mid-Atlantic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB), Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments (EUAHAHAC), Water Features Design & Installation (Ponds, Fountains, Waterfalls) (HSAIABAE)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Wetland delineation
• Stormwater pond management
• Stream restoration services
• Wetland mitigation banking

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including wetland walkovers, boundary delineation, feasibility studies, endangered species surveys, Chesapeake Bay impact analysis, NPDES studies, floodplain studies, water quality assessments, and environmental monitoring.
2. Wetland and Stream Mitigation Banking: Sale of wetland and stream mitigation bank credits from their two wetland banks (Foggy Bottom Wetland Mitigation Bank and Ritchie Road Wetland Mitigation Bank) covering over 50 acres.
3. Aquamaster Fountains and Aerators: Distribution and installation of Aquamaster fountains and aerators as an authorized service center. Also provides repair services.
4. Water Chestnut Control Program: Free survey and control program administered by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for water chestnut management in private ponds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Virginia Waters & Wetlands provides environmental consulting, scientific design, and turnkey environmental excavation services across the Mid-Atlantic region, combining aquatic scientists, construction professionals, and watershed engineers. Its core service lines include environmental consulting (wetland delineation, NPDES studies, Chesapeake Bay impact analysis), stormwater/pond management (monitoring, maintenance, dredging, aquatic weed control), wetlands and streams (delineation, restoration, mitigation design, permitting, and mitigation banking), arborist services and plantings, and SWPPP preparation. The firm also operates two proprietary wetland mitigation banks (over 50 acres) and distributes Aquamaster fountains and aerators as an authorized service center.

Product overview

Virginia Waters & Wetlands is an environmental consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of water resource management services rather than a platform-plus-modules product architecture. The core offerings include Environmental Consulting Services (wetland delineation, endangered species surveys, NPDES studies), Stormwater/Pond Management (monitoring, maintenance, aquatic weed control, dredging), Wetlands and Streams Services (restoration, construction, mitigation banking with over 50 acres across two wetland banks), Arborist Services/Plantings (wetland/riparian plantings with proprietary nursery), and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans. These services are delivered through specific project offerings including Geese Deterrent, Pond Dredge, Pondweed Cleanup, Stormwater Pond Repair, Stream Restoration, and Wetland Delineation. VW&W also resells and services Aquamaster Fountains and Aerators as an authorized distributor. Additionally, the company administers a free Water Chestnut Control Program in partnership with VDACS. The firm operates with aquatic scientists, construction professionals, and watershed engineers providing end-to-end capabilities from assessment through construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Consulting Services Provides wetland walkovers, wetland boundary delineation, project feasibility studies, endangered species surveys, Chesapeake Bay impact analysis, NPDES studies, floodplain studies, water quality impact assessments, monitoring and reporting, resource protection area delineations, perennial flow determination, and nutrient/stream/wetland credits for builders, developers, HOAs, and government clients.
• Stormwater/Pond Management Constructs, repairs, and manages stormwater ponds and lakes with services including county inspection and response, monitoring, maintenance, aquatic weed control, litter removal, goose and mosquito control, inlet/outlet repair, dredging, fisheries management and stocking, bio-retention inspections, water quality analysis, erosion control, pond/lake dye, and pond and wetland bench beautification.
• Wetlands and Streams Services Provides wetland and stream delineation, construction, restoration, mitigation design, permitting, and banking services including feasibility studies, Stream Condition Unit (SCU) assessments, stream restoration and mitigation, wetland construction and restoration, wetland mitigation design, wetland permitting plans, and wetland and riparian plantings. Operates Foggy Bottom Wetland Mitigation Bank and Ritchie Road Wetland Mitigation Bank totaling over 50 acres, with wetland and stream credits available for sale.
• Arborist Services and Plantings Provides wetland and riparian plantings using three certified Arborists and a proprietary tree nursery, including development site inventories, tree save plans, and construction inspections. Has planted over 100,000 trees in the Northern Virginia area.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) Guides clients through VSMP Regulations with SWPPP book preparation and site inspections in Virginia and West Virginia, delivered by staff certified in DEQ E&S Regulations and Guidelines.
• Aquamaster Fountains and Aerators Authorized distributor and service center for Aquamaster fountains and aerators, assisting clients in selecting appropriate equipment and performing in-house installation and repair services.
• Pond Dredge Services Provides turnkey dredging services to restore ponds by removing accumulated sediment that impedes pond function, health, and aesthetics.
• Pondweed Cleanup Treats algae and weed problems in ponds using both systemic and contact herbicides to clear difficult vegetation.
• Stormwater Pond Repair Provides complete pond repair including bathymetric studies, dredge planning, dewatering, sediment removal, inlet/outlet repairs, and dam tree removal.
• Stream Restoration Provides turnkey stream restoration including stream pump around, structure construction, grading, and riparian buffer planting from start to finish.
• Wetland Delineation Conducts Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and wetland delineations according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual standards.
• Geese Deterrent Develops site-specific plans to effectively deter geese, including installation of goose grids that prevent geese from landing on water bodies.
• Water Chestnut Control Program Administers a FREE Water Chestnut (Trapa bispinosa) Survey and Control Program in partnership with VDACS, covering private ponds in select Northern Virginia jurisdictions including the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, and Manassas and the counties of Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 trees planted in Northern Virginia area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AquamastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVWW is an Authorized Service Center for Aqua Master Fountains and Aerators. Provides installation, repair, and distribution services for Aquamaster decorative and functional fountains and aerators.
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia Waters and Wetlands selected by VDACS to conduct Water Chestnut monitoring surveys and treatment as part of a FREE survey and control program covering private ponds in northern Virginia.
• Northern Virginia Building Industry AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership for builders and developers in northern Virginia region.
• Washington Metro Chapter of Community Association InstituteminorOthersIndustry association membership for community associations and HOA management.
• American Fisheries AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for fisheries science and management.
• International Society of ArboricultureminorOthersProfessional association for arborists providing certification and industry standards.
• Fauquier County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber of commerce membership for business networking in Fauquier County.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, consulting, and environmental services firm with significant wetland, stream restoration, and stormwater practices. A broad incumbent that competes on larger environmental infrastructure projects.
• Tetra Tech: Leading environmental and engineering consulting firm with extensive water resources, wetlands, and ecosystem restoration practices. Competes for larger government and developer contracts in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large arborist and environmental services company with utility vegetation management, wetland plantings, and consulting. Comparable in arborist/riparian planting capabilities and tree nursery operations.

Direct peers

• Biohabitats: Ecological restoration firm providing wetland/stream restoration, design, and consulting across the eastern US. Comparable in mission and service offering for habitat restoration and watershed work.
• SOLitude Lake Management: National pond and lake management company offering similar services including aquatic weed control, algae management, dredging, aeration, and fisheries management. Comparable in core stormwater/HOA pond maintenance offerings.
• Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI): Direct peer providing wetland delineation, stream restoration, mitigation banking, and environmental consulting across the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable in service mix, customer types (builders, HOAs, government), and integrated scientific-to-construction model.

Emerging players

• Aquascape, Inc. Water feature design, installation, and pond/aeration products supplier. Comparable on the hardware side (fountains/aerators) via VWW's Aquamaster distribution partnership.

Regional players

• Ecological Restoration & Management (ERM) Group: Mid-Atlantic ecological restoration and management firm specializing in stream restoration, wetland creation, and habitat improvement. Comparable in restoration project execution and mitigation experience.
• Princeton Hydro: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic water resource consulting firm specializing in lake and pond management, dam engineering, stream restoration, and ecological services. Comparable in pond management and watershed consulting focus.

Others

• Vertex Resource Group (Environmental Services): Environmental consulting and field services firm with wetland assessment and remediation capabilities. Comparable as adjacent environmental services provider with overlapping permitting and field expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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