The Stanger Group is an environmental restoration company specializing in precision excavation to rehabilitate rivers, lakes, and wetlands. As a family-owned business, we bring a hands-on, values-driven approach to every project by delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that rebuild ecosystems and protect against future environmental challenges.
With a team of experienced professionals, we utilize innovative techniques to provide a seamless approach to planning, designing, constructing, and managing restoration efforts. Whether stabilizing eroded riverbanks, restoring shorelines with bio-engineered seawalls, or revitalizing wetlands, we bring expertise and dedication that have made us a trusted leader in the field.
Collaboration is at the core of what we do. We work closely with private landowners, conservation groups, corporations, and government agencies to ensure that every project aligns with both ecological priorities and our clients’ long-term goals. The Stanger Group blends innovation with sustainability to shape a future where waterways and habitats thrive for generations to come.


RIVER AND STREAM RESTORATION
We restore rivers and streams by stabilizing banks, enhancing habitat, and reestablishing natural flow. Our work improves water quality, supports biodiversity, and strengthens entire watersheds through proven restoration techniques.

LAKE RESTORATION
Our lake restoration services focus on shoreline stabilization, aquatic habitat improvement, and sediment removal. We offer both land- and barge-based solutions to help restore balance and resilience to lake environments.

WETLAND RESTORATION
We create and restore wetlands that improve water retention, enhance habitat, and revitalize underused or degraded landscapes. Our work supports long-term ecological health and benefits surrounding land use.

NATIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Through strategic planting and invasive species control, we restore native plant communities and improve ecosystem resilience. These efforts promote biodiversity, stabilize landscapes, and support wildlife habitat.

OTHER SERVICES
From installing pond liners and kayak ramps to constructing levees and managing CREP sites, we offer a range of specialized services. Our team also provides construction project management and tree planting to support broader restoration and conservation goals.


