Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients throughout the Americas and around the world. Barr is an EEO employer.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Joined August 2013
Identifying a low-head dam hazard is only the first step. What comes next? Our latest blog article looks at the questions dam owners can ask to evaluate site-specific solutions and move from awareness to action: barr.com/insights/the-missin…. #BarrInsights #DamSafety #LowHeadDams
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Better models support better decisions. See how Barr is advancing HEC-RAS modeling for more transparent, practical mine tailings dam breach analyses that inform emergency preparedness and risk management: barr.com/insights/better-mod…. #BarrInsights #TailingsManagement #DamSafety
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Volatile-organic-liquid storage regulations are evolving. Barr’s air-quality consultants share practical ways to keep compliance programs inspection-ready: barr.com/insights/five-ways-….
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What if #CCR closure focused on actual exposure instead of assumptions? On our blog, we explore how risk-informed, site-specific decision-making could help utilities reduce unnecessary remediation while protecting human health and the environment: barr.com/insights/ccr-closur….
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What separates successful closed vent systems from problematic ones? Often, it comes down to a few critical decisions made early in the design process. Learn the decision points that can influence #compliance, performance, and long-term reliability: barr.com/insights/four-decis….
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What does it take to operate #reservoirs in an increasingly unpredictable climate? Susan Behery shares lessons from nearly 20 years in water management, from real-time operations to scenario planning and resilience: barr.com/insights/susan-behe…. #Barrometer #WaterManagement
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How do reservoir operators prepare for an unpredictable future? Through scenario planning, advanced modeling, and a systems-based approach to water management. Learn more in our latest issue of #Barrometer: barr.com/barrometer-issues/w….
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Unexpected ground conditions can derail public infrastructure projects. Learn how geotechnical instrumentation and real-time monitoring help teams manage risk, protect communities, and keep construction moving: barr.com/insights/staying-gr…. #BarrInsights #GeotechnicalEngineering
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New findings published in Water Environment Research examine the environmental impacts of #wastewater #PFAS treatment and destruction. Researchers from the @MnPCA, @UofStThomasMN, @coschoolofmines, and Barr collaborated on the study: barr.com/insights/new-findin….
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There’s more to #archaeology than fieldwork. Archaeology interns Jessie Johnson and Isaiah Gardell gained hands-on experience with cultural resources while supporting a proposed solar project in Minnesota: barr.com/insights/connecting… #BarrInsights #Internships #CulturalResources
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What happens when a love of rocks, water, and the outdoors turns into a career? Geological engineering intern Shaye Fredrich-Dunne shares how hands-on experience and supportive mentors are helping her build confidence and prepare for life after graduation: barr.com/insights/turning-cl…
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In our latest Expert Q&A, Adam Driscoll explains why air permitting is becoming a key risk for data centers. From NSR triggers to source aggregation, early decisions can shape cost and timelines: barr.com/insights/expert-qa-…. #BarrInsights #DataCenters #AirPermitting #NSR
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Data centers aren’t flying under the radar anymore. Their scale, resource demands, and classification are reshaping #permitting—and raising expectations for transparency and engagement. Get tips on moving projects forward with confidence: barr.com/insights/the-permit…. #BarrInsights
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#Minnesota’s new #PFAS product reporting deadline is coming up in September—and it applies to any manufacturer selling or distributing products in the state. Many are finding it’s broader (and more detailed) than expected. Learn how to prepare: barr.com/insights/pfas-produ….
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Designing a #battery or #ewaste #recycling facility? Risks often start in design. Air, water, and waste decisions overlap—and when they’re addressed too late, projects can face delays and costly rework. Learn more in our latest blog article: barr.com/insights/designing-…. #BarrInsights
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Trails aren’t just “nice-to-have” amenities—they’re essential infrastructure. In our latest blog article, we share lessons from Minnesota’s Iron Range, where intentional trail planning is helping communities: barr.com/insights/trails-as-…. #BarrInsights #TrailPlanning #MineRepurposing
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Cofferdams aren’t the only solution for underwater bridge pier repairs. Flow deflectors offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative—reducing the current just enough to create safer diving conditions: barr.com/insights/diving-int…. #BarrInsights #BridgeEngineering #WaterResources
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The EPA’s 2024 Gasoline Distribution Rules are reshaping compliance. In our new article, Barr’s Tony Shoberg and Al Reich share field-tested lessons for distribution facility operators: barr.com/insights/gasoline-d…. Heading to #BLEWS2026? Catch their technical sessions on the GDR.
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Our new industry-wide survey of tailings practitioners highlights where teams are feeling the strain—and where there’s opportunity to better support the next generation. Our latest blog article unpacks the findings: barr.com/insights/an-inside-…. #BarrInsights #MINEXCHANGE2026 #Mining
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Thrilled to see our #TwinPortsInterchange project with @SEHinc and @ParsonsCorp earn a Grand Award + Grand Conceptor recognition at #ACECMN. Our #HighlandBridge work with @KimleyHorn also earned a Grand Award + People’s Choice: barr.com/project/twin-ports-… and barr.com/project/highland-br….
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