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The program is designed to equip shoreline practitioners with knowledge and skills to implement nature-based shorelines in Ohio’s Lake Erie region.

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As part of National Surveyors Week (March 15-21, 2026), Mark Yeager, P.S., KS Director of Surveying Services, spoke to Elyria High School students, introducing them to the vital role surveyors play in shaping the world.

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Engineers Week, February 22-28, 2026, was a great time to celebrate how engineers make measurable impacts on our lives and our world.

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KS Associates' ODNR Magee Marsh Shoreline Protection Barrier project received an Honor Award in the 2026 ACEC Ohio Engineering Excellence Awards Program. The 1.3-mile-long barrier protects Magee Marsh, an important coastal wetland. The result of the project is a structure that protects critical wetland ecosystems, mitigates erosion, and enhances Ohio's coastal environment. 

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OPRA is a great opportunity to learn and share how well-designed infrastructure, sustainable design practices, and recreational amenities can elevate the appeal and functionality of park areas.