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KS Associates is excited to share that Mark A. Yeager, P.S., is serving as President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Surveyors (OSPS). Yeager will serve in this capacity from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

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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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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.

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It is with deep sadness that KS Associates, Inc. announces the passing of John Matricardi, P.E., on March 8, 2025. John was not only a remarkable Coastal Engineer but also a visionary whose contributions to the firm and the community will be felt for generations to come.