Lotic Hydrological

Name

Lotic Hydrological

Legal name

Lotic Hydrological, LLC

Website

https://lotichydrological.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Resources Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Quality & Watershed/Hydrologic Modeling (SWMM/HEC-RAS, Flood/Runoff/Nutrient) (EUAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Flood Risk Modeling, Mapping & Forecasting (Hydrology/Hydraulics, Digital Twins) (EUANAEAH)

Keywords

• Water resources engineering
• Hydro-analytics consulting
• Watershed management services
• Stream restoration design
• Hydrological simulation modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Carbondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Resources Consulting Services: Project-based consulting engagements providing hydro-analytics, water resources engineering, and strategic planning services. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for data collection, analysis, simulation modeling, decision support tools, and strategic planning engagements with government agencies and environmental organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Lotic Hydrological is a water resources consulting firm that delivers hydro-analytics, water resources engineering, and strategic planning services. Its work spans hydrological, ecological, and hydraulic data collection and analysis; simulation modeling (rainfall-runoff, flood risk, hydraulic habitat quality, bioenergetics, stream temperature); restoration design; GIS and geostatistical analysis; remote data acquisition network deployment; data visualization and storytelling; decision support tooling; and stakeholder engagement for watershed, stream restoration, and water resource master planning projects.

Product overview

Lotic Hydrological offers a unified portfolio of hydro-analytics, water resources engineering, and strategic planning professional services rather than a software product or platform. Their core service offerings include hydro-analytics, stream ecosystem restoration design, data storytelling, simulation modeling, decision support tools, strategic planning, data collection and analysis, water resources planning, engineering, data visualization, data life-cycle management, remote data acquisition network development, GIS services, and stakeholder engagement. The company serves clients in water resource management through consulting engagements, with deliverables documented in their portfolio including hydrological assessments, water quality report cards, floodplain restoration designs, integrated water management plans, stream temperature assessments, and decision support tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydro-Analytics Services Hydro-analytic services that bridge the gap between environmental data and actionable solutions for clients navigating water quality concerns, water infrastructure planning, and environmental impact assessments; serves government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector water users.
• Restoration Design Services Stream ecosystem restoration design that leverages natural processes to create diverse habitats and promote healthier aquatic and riparian communities; serves conservation organizations, water districts, and government clients undertaking habitat restoration projects.
• Data Storytelling Services Transformation of raw environmental data into compelling narratives, visually appealing graphics, charts, and interactive visualizations that distill complex information for diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Simulation Modeling Services Hydraulic and hydrological simulations using state-of-the-art modeling software and custom compute code, including rainfall-runoff modeling, flood risk analysis, hydraulic habitat quality evaluations, bioenergetics simulations, stream temperature predictions, and network analysis.
• Decision Support Tools Custom decision support tools that empower clients with actionable insights responsive to changing conditions, backed by quantitative data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Strategic Planning Services Development of strategic plans that safeguard water resources for present and future generations using an integrated approach with thorough risk assessments and proactive risk mitigation.
• Hydrological, Ecological, and Hydraulic Data Collection and Analysis Field data collection services including streamflow measurements, streambed topographic surveying, water chemistry sampling, and aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling, plus advanced analyses such as water quality/quantity trends, fate and transport modeling, surface-water/groundwater interaction characterization, stream habitat quality evaluation, environmental flow assessments, and hydrological simulation modeling.
• Water Resources Engineering Engineering services employing state-of-the-art methodologies and software tools, including floodplain analysis, open-channel hydraulic modelling, water rights allocation and accounting model development, scour analysis, and surface water/groundwater availability assessments.
• Remote Data Acquisition Network Development and Maintenance Design and installation of automated hydrological and meteorological data collection platforms and associated telemetry networks supporting real-time data collection and management from remote locations via radio, cellular, or satellite, including extensive work with Campbell Scientific data acquisition products and custom workflows to collate, archive, and publish data.
• GIS Services and Geostatistical Analysis GIS-based vector analysis, terrain/watershed analysis, and geospatial statistical analysis to inform resource management, policy decisions, and individual behaviors based on spatially explicit environmental data.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed successfully as lead consultant on multi-firm teams with wide base of public and stakeholder support.

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with a sizeable water and environment practice competing on the same watershed, flood, and environmental impact work.
• Tetra Tech: Large global environmental and water resources engineering firm that regularly competes with boutique firms like Lotic on watershed, flood, and water-quality RFPs.
• CDM Smith: Established environmental and water engineering consultancy providing hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and master planning to utilities and government clients.
• HDR: Major AEC firm with a substantial water resources practice delivering hydrology, hydraulics, and water master planning services to municipal and federal clients.

Direct peers

• RESPEC: Engineering consulting firm with a water resources and geosciences practice delivering simulation modeling and environmental assessments to public-sector clients.
• Wright Water Engineers: Colorado-based water resources and environmental engineering firm offering stream restoration, watershed planning, and hydraulic modeling — geographically and technically aligned with Lotic.
• Hydros Consulting: Small hydrology and water resources consulting firm offering modeling, data analysis, and watershed services — comparable in size, scope, and technical specialization.
• WEST Consultants: A specialty water resources and hydraulics engineering consultancy focused on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, flood studies, and decision support — closely comparable to Lotic's core service stack.
• Carollo Engineers: National water and wastewater engineering firm specializing in hydraulic modeling, master planning, and decision-support tools — directly competes for similar water resources engagements.
• Ayres Associates: Mid-size engineering consultancy with water resources, riverine, and watershed practices offering hydraulic modeling and floodplain services — competes in adjacent segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lotic Hydrological