About

Stewards of the Land

EXPERIENCED and COMMITMENT
Leaf and Stream Enviro, dba K&C Environmental Services, Inc., has been restoring wetlands, streams and forest tracts for over 25 years.

The principle partners of K&C, Stephen Koskella, Forest Resource Management, and Linda Chesney, Biologist, take hands-on involvement in all projects.

Stephen Koskella served as a professional forester with the US Forest Service in Idaho and Alaska before specializing in stream and wetland restoration.  Over the last 30 years, he has supervised stream rehabilitation projects throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.  He also maintains an Oregon Construction Contractors License.
In addition to working with K&C Ms. Chesney acted as Stewardship Coordinator for North Mountain Park Nature Center for the last 15 years.  She has been instrumental in developing and managing the Natural Area as well as overseeing a multitude of educational and instructional programs and classes.

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I worked with Steve Koskella on a challenging fish passage improvement project in urban Medford and found them to be conscientious and careful both in project development and operations, even as the project changed due to unforeseen circumstances. They had no problem handling the many aspects of a complicated in-stream restoration, from the scheduling to multiple contractors. I always appreciated K&C's flexibility and close attention to all aspects of a project.

I also worked with K&C on a stream channel restoration proposal, as well as contracting for riparian and vegetation development and management in a park along Bear Creek in Medford, Oregon. I was highly satisfied with their work and the working relationship.

Frances Oyung, Coordinator
Bear Creek Watershed Council
Stephen R. Koskella, Forest Resource Management
Principle, K&C Environmental Services, Inc.
As Stewardship Coordinator at North Mountain Park Nature Center, Linda Chesney balanced her extensive knowledge of natural resources and ecology with an innate understanding of people. She achieved amazing results in all her restoration efforts, oversaw ongoing monitoring and developed a comprehensive Natural Area Management Plan for North Mountain Park.

Through it all, Linda delivered restoration and sustainability recommendations with a perspective on education and public engagement. Her many achievements could only be accomplished by working collaboratively to empower partners, community members, volunteers and natural resource agencies. It is in this collaborative space that Linda excels.

Libby VanWyhe, Manager
North Mountain Park Natural Area
Linda Chesney, Biologist
Principle, K&C Environmental Services, Inc.

Relevant Projects

DESIGN, PLANNING, RESTORATION, CONSTRUCTION and SUPERVISION
DESIGN, PLANNING and SUPERVISION of stream and wetland enhancements for Ashland Parks and Recreation at North Mountain Park Natural area on Bear Creek.

DESIGN and RECONSTRUCTION of over a mile of stream channels and creation of wetlands on Roca and Paradise Creek for Ashland Department of Public Works.

DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION of fisheries habitat improvements on South Fork of Little Butte Creek for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
RESTORATION of banks of the Rogue River at the Gold Hill Dam removal site for Rogue Valley Council of Governments.

CONSTRUCTION of Baby Bear Creek Wetland at Hawthorne Park for Medford Parks and Recreation.

CONSTRUCTION of Rock weirs on Larson Creek for fish passage for the Bear Creek Watershed Council.

CONSTRUCTION of Large Wood Habitat Structures on Neil Creek for Freshwater Trust.
IN ADDITION  K&C has completed numerous wetland delineations, stream/wetland enhancements and landscape projects for private individuals on streams in the Rogue Valley.