MSE promotes an integrated disciplinary approach to conducting watershed assessments resulting in coordinated efforts to design and implement control measures aimed at reducing point and non-point source pollution, controlling runoff, and protecting surface water and drinking water sources. On behalf of a variety of state and federal agencies (BLM, USDA-Forest Service, state environmental quality departments), we have assessed water quality impairment in surface water streams subject to TMDL limits, quantified loadings for limiting water quality parameters, and developed watershed and water quality management plans optimizing proven best management practices. We have conducted streambank erosion inventories in support of TMDL studies and supported geomorphic risk assessments to evaluate erosion risks in the watershed. MSE's multi-disciplinary staff have also developed NPDES permit applications and conducted NPDES permit required monitoring and reporting. Other key services include: watershed modeling, surface water management and water quality studies, stream restoration, erosion and sediment control planning, and development of best management practices (BMP's) for water quality management.