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The program was designed to equip shoreline practitioners with the resources they need 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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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.

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Thank you for taking the time to view the 20th annual KS Associates Thanksgiving Greeting. From all of us at KS Associates, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving filled with laughter, gratitude, cherished traditions, and new connections. 

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KS Associates is leading the second Ohio Nature-Based Shoreline Training and Certification Program that it developed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Office of Coastal Management. The program is the first of its kind in Ohio that teaches professionals how to design and construct living shorelines.