Engineering With Nature? (EWN?)

New Book | Engineering With Nature: Natural Infrastructure for Mission Readiness at U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Installations This publication illustrates how natural infrastructure can directly enhance mission readiness while delivering additional benefits. See the four key EWN principles—Mission Assurance, Using Natural Processes, Broadening Benefits, and Promoting Collaboration—reflected in actionable solutions featured in the book. The eight installations featured highlight the driving force behind these integrated solutions to address hazards like coastal flooding, erosion, drought, and extreme heat—risks regularly faced by military installations. Check out the report for practical examples of resilience-building solutions: https://lnkd.in/gBnJSers Jacobs, Jeff King, Emily B. Andreas Moynihan, Kira Zender, Brett Wylie, Jason Bird, CFM, Enrique Lopezcalva, Hollie Janson Schmidt, Cinamon Vann, Karen Rhea #EngineeringWithNature #NaturalInfrastructure #MissionReadiness #Resilience #Sustainability

Strengthening Coastal Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions and Community Effort in Rockaway Beach This collaborative effort, involving local nonprofits like RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity), highlights how community engagement aligned with engineering solutions can enhance coastal protection. Through dune restoration and vegetation, the project is making Rockaway Beach more resilient against coastal storms while providing valuable habitat for local wildlife. The success at Rockaway Beach stands as a model for sustainable coastal management, combining traditional infrastructure with local motivation and natural processes to protect and enrich communities. Read more about this inspiring project and the role of NNBFs in coastal resilience in America's Engineerr: https://lnkd.in/gHfAexYT Learn more about the features that inform nature-based solutions like these in the International Guidelines for Natureal and Nature-Based Features, https://lnkd.in/g9rWJAfN Thank you for telling the story Dr. JoAnne Castagna, US Army Corps of Engineers, Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability & Equity #sustainablesolutions #EngineeringWithNature #CoastalRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #Resilience

Engineering With Nature (EWN) in Action | Demonstrating Multipurpose Benefits Check out a recent feature in the Waterways Journal that showcases the multipurpose benefits achievable by aligning natural and engineering processes. This effort, centered around the Baptiste Collette Bayou near Venice, Louisiana, utilized dredged material from navigation channels to create islands providing valuable bird habitat, attracting 74 different bird species over three years. By strategically placing unconfined dredged sediment, the project not only enhanced coastal habitat but also made effective use of the sediment that must be managed after recurring channel dredging. This is a prime example of how EWN supports sustainable, nature-based solutions that advance multiple USACE missions. Read more about the project and its impressive outcomes in the Waterways Journal: https://lnkd.in/dQFBVim6 Read more about the history of these islands here: https://lnkd.in/gje2c3h3 Andrew McQueen, Ph.D., Burton Suedel, Michael Guilfoyle, @Jacob Jung @Jeffery Corbino #EngineeringWithNature #SustainableSolutions #USACE #EcosystemRestoration #Navigation #MultipurposeBenefits #BirdConservation #CoastalResilience

Great work, by a great team! Well shared Amanda Tritinger, PhD, PE and Olivia Allen, thank you! Learn more about ongoing dune research between U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and UF Center for Coastal Solutions: https://lnkd.in/gSxdvVGQ

Better together! We are immensely grateful to the partners who invested in the time, space, and refreshments to foster productive relationships at the N-EWN Partners Symposium. Your support enables us to plan, design, and build nature-based solutions more effectively. As we know, "Progress runs on the rails of relationships." Todd Bridges Learn more about the Network for Engineering With Nature: https://lnkd.in/gZVFkAkC

EWN Field Report | Sensing New Jersey Wetlands Scotch Bonnet, NJ?– Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (ERDC-CHL) have deployed advanced geotechnical and ecological sensors at a critical coastal site to combat the degradation of New Jersey’s wetlands. This deployment of sensors is part of a broader initiative to identify low-cost, robust solutions for monitoring wetland BUDM projects. The data collected will be vital in informing future restoration efforts and ensuring the longevity and health of the nation’s wetlands. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gfkrgYEA Well done team! Brian Harris, @Peter Tereszkiewicz, Jonathan Moore, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) #NDVI #BUDM #engineering #nature #research #wetlands

New Video! | Balancing Resilience and Preservation at St. Croix Island Saint Croix Island is a 6.5-acre uninhabited gem, managed by the National Park Service (NPS) as an International Historic Site in partnership with Parks Canada and in consultation with the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The island holds great archaeological and historic value, but over the centuries, erosion has threatened its original ‘habitation’ footprint and the ancient cemetery where 35 French settlers are buried. Recognizing the challenge, the Engineering With Nature program is proud to join forces with the National Park Service, Passamaquoddy Tribal Governmnt, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, University of Virginia, and EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC. These partners convened to develop an adaptive land management plan aimed at addressing the erosion risks at Saint Croix Island. This project is a part of a larger body of research focusing on nature-based solutions for cold regions. Check out the video to learn more about the incredible teamwork behind this initiative! https://lnkd.in/gQhfmT-f U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), US Army Corps of Engineers, Lauren V. Bosche, Jeff King, Amy Hunt, P.E., Sam Whitin, Enda M., @Brian Davis, @Kevin Schneider, @Nicholas Cohn, @Rebecca Cole-Will, Brigida Sanchez, Marisa Gaona #Engineering #Nature #NatureBasedSolutions #NBS #SaintCroixIsland #HistoricPreservation #Collaboration #ErosionControl #ColdRegionsResearch

Speaker Update! Join the Nature-Based Solutions Short Course at WEDA 2024 The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is hosting the 2024 Dredging Summit & Expo in Tampa, Florida. We are especially excited about the Nature-Based Solutions short course, featuring an exceptional lineup of instructors: Jeff King, Todd Bridges, Ram Mohan, Amanda Tritinger, PhD, PE, Julie Beagle, Andrew Timmis, @Mike Jenkins, Connor Tennant, PETim Donegan, Elizabeth Godsey, P.E., Soupy Dalyander, @Joseph Morton @Monica Chasten @Candice Piercy, @Eddie Brauer, @Jenny Davis, Brian Bledsoe, David Johanson, Wendy Laurent, P.E. Date: Thursday, June 27th?? Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM See the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/giydbNZE Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts in the field, deepen your understanding of nature-based solutions, and network with professionals. Participants from government agencies, the private sector, non-profits, academia, and more are encouraged to join. Note: Registration for the 2024 Dredging Summit & Expo is not required to attend this course. US Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Anchor QEA, NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, The Water Institute, Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, UF Center for Coastal Solutions, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, Sevenson Environmental Services Inc., Geosyntec Consultants, Taylor Engineering, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. Network for Engineering With Nature #engineering #nature #NBS #SustainableEngineering #NatureBasedSolutions #WEDA2024 #dredging

Only 9 days to go ??Join the USACE Network for Engineering With Nature webinar where ECOncrete CEO Dr Ido Sella will be presenting case studies and best practices for nature-inclusive marine infrastructure - https://lnkd.in/dB9twM5g US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering With Nature? (EWN?) #SustainableDevelopment #NatureBasedSolutions #sustainablesolutions

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