Strengthening the relationship between land and water.
Full-spectrum waterfront services • Resilient design for diverse conditions • Permitting and regulatory navigation support • Strategic funding assistance
MSA brings over 75 years of combined experience in waterfront development, with a portfolio that spans marinas, boat launches, shoreline protection, and recreational waterfronts across the U.S. From the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, MSA has consistently delivered resilient, accessible, and community-centered waterfront solutions. We combine local insights with national reach, and we’re excited to bring our ideas and solutions to your waterfront.
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Dan Williams, PLA, ASLA, offers more than 35 years of waterfront and landscape architectural experience. He takes pride in his ability to make every project, large or small, something special. He has managed and directed design for over 30 award-winning projects, including five national recipients. Specifically, his waterfront resume includes rivers, lakes, and coasts, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He is also a co-author of the “ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 50: Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors.” Dan understands the challenges associated with waterfront projects and has the experience to provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions.
Raine Gardner, PE, serves as the operations leader for our Public Works West division and has been instrumental in MSA’s recreational development and waterfront projects. Raine’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including trails, river corridor planning, stormwater management, water main and sanitary sewer design, roadway reconstruction, lake dredging, and streetscaping plans. Beyond project planning and design, Raine has also contributed to construction management, right-of-way and easement acquisition, project permitting, wetland mitigation, and GIS mapping. Her multifaceted project experience makes her a trusted resource for clients of all sizes.
Marcus Rue, PE, is an experienced engineer with a versatile background in the civil engineering industry. He has worked on a variety of waterfront projects, showcasing his expertise in the design of utilities, site plans, details, and grading plans. Marcus is well-versed in standard construction practices for the public sector. Additionally, Marcus holds the prestigious Association of Marina Industries Certified Clean & Resilient Marina Professional certification. He is one of only 166 professionals in the entire country to achieve this certification.