Anna Birkas founded Village Ecosystems to promote the sustainable industries of Mendocino County, with a special focus on water and ecology. Anna is a General Building Contractor eith a B.S. in Ecology and a M.S. in Hydrology. She blends planning, building and science to offer expert design and implementation services for sustainable rural and urban developments of all sizes.
 
        Services:
 
• Constructive wetlands
• Earthworks & permaculture
• Ecologically integrated  
   architecture
• Energy efficiency (micro-
   hydro; RAM)
• Greywater systems
• Land use planning
• Living roofs
• Rainwater catchment
• Stormwater designs (LID)
• Sustainable development
• Waste water treatment
• Water conservation analysis
• Xeric landscaping
 
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Anna Birkas Water Designer
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Anna Birkas Hydrologist
Ukiah, Ca.  (707) 463 - 1912
    I am also Co-Director of Sustain Local Mendocino, along with  Architect Joe Ødegård. We created this site to unite & market the sustainable industries of Mendocino County.
Village Ecosystems
    Village Ecosystems offers design and construction services for stormwater, greywater & rainwater. By keeping water onsite you can replenish groundwater, reduce contamination of streams and rivers, store water for use, reduce risks of fire and flooding, and create an oasis of beauty. Village Ecosystems is a full land use development service, and does projects from start to finish.
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