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EWN Podcast: S6 E2 Nature-Based Coastal Resilience In Urban Settings
The City of Boston is experiencing climate change and taking action to build urban resiliency through their Climate Ready Boston initiative. In Season 6, Episode 2 of the EWN® Podcast, Host Sarah Thorne is joined by Co-host Andrew McQueen, Research Biologist in the Environmental Laboratory of the Engineer Research and Development Center, USACE, and Joe Christo, Managing Director of the…
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A Capstone Report: New Methods to Assess the Full Spectrum of Benefits Associated with Nature-Based Solutions
In collaboration with The Water Institute, we have conducted extensive policy research to evaluate the benefits of Engineering With Nature® (EWN) principles and nature-based solutions for USACE projects. This final report represents a significant milestone in our journey to advance nature-based solutions for navigation, flood risk management, water operations, and ecosystem restoration. Throughout the research…
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June 2023 Knowledge Series: Principles Of Engineering With Nature In The Water Resources Development Act 2022
Matt Shudtz & Yee Huang, University of Georgia Last December, President Biden signed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA ’22) into law. It is the latest in a decades-long series of biennial statutes that authorize new studies, construction starts, and other programs at the Corps of Engineers. Shudtz and Huang have taken a deep dive…
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N-EWN Partners participate in Women’s Coastal Leadership Breakfast panel
We’re proud to announce that N-EWN members Devyani Kar, Senior Climate Resilience Scientist at Stantec, and Amanda Tritinger, Assistant Program Manager of the Engineering With Nature program at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently participated in the Women’s Coastal Leadership Breakfast panel at the State of the Coast 2023. Kar and Tritinger are both…
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N-EWN Knowledge Series with Matt Shudtz and Yee Huang
The Network for Engineering With Nature® invites you to the N-EWN Knowledge Series: A Continuing Education Series about Engineering with Nature… Principles of Engineering With Nature in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2022 with Speakers Matthew Shudtz and Yee Huang, UGA June 15, 202312:30-1:30pm ET on Zoom To register, visit https://limno.zoom.us/j/86092683540?pwd=bUc0ZGltekN1VHB1SHRhNUF5VW1PZz09 Continuing Education Credit (1-hr) will be available to…
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Engineering With Nature featured in NPR
Last week, the Engineering With Nature® movement was referenced in an NPR article that covered the risk of flooding in California due to a complex confluence of issues: record-breaking precipitation over the winter, aging flood infrastructure, and development that crowds the rivers’ natural floodplains. The article highlights the Engineering With Nature practice of giving rivers…
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Remembering a Great Partner and Friend
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Justin Ehrenwerth, a much-respected member of the Network for Engineering With Nature. Justin’s contributions to N-EWN and the broader field of natural infrastructure are immense. Justin’s kindness towards people and enthusiasm for his work were inspiring. One of Justin’s most recent contributions to…
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N-EWN Knowledge Series with Jordan Fischbach
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. The Network for Engineering With Nature® invites you to the N-EWN Knowledge Series: A Continuing Education Series about Engineering with Nature… Enhancing Benefits Evaluation for Water Resources Projects: Towards a More Comprehensive Approach for Nature-Based Solutions with Dr. Jordan Fischbach REGISTER HERE Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:30-1:30pm ET on Zoom Continuing…
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ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Lab (CHL) Researchers Participate in Network for Engineering With Nature (EWN) Kick-Off Workshop with the University of Florida’s Center for Coastal Solutions
ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) researchers participated in a kick-off workshop in St. Augustine, FL with the University of Florida’s Center for Coastal Solutions through a partnership within the Network for Engineering with Nature. The ongoing collaborative effort which includes the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Lab, the ERDC Environmental Lab, and the University of…
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Stantec supports restoration projects through native plant nursery
N-EWN partner Stantec recently released a short video highlighting their native plant nursery, which is used in ecosystem restoration projects ranging from marshes to meadows. These plants support habitat for native species, including pollinators, and often perform better than their non-native counterparts, as they are adapted to the conditions in which they’ve been planted. Watch…
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White House Invest in Nature Summit
Last week, N-EWN representatives Brian Bledsoe and Todd Bridges, from the University of Georgia, attended the Invest in Nature Summit, hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Also in attendance was UGA Provost Jack Hu, who participated on a panel discussing the role of natural infrastructure workforce development. To read the…
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April 2023 Knowledge Series: Blue Carbon Storage Potential In USACE Beneficial Use Projects
Jacob Berkowitz & Nia Hurst, ERDC Wetlands provide a variety of valuable ecosystem services such as storm surge reduction, floodwater attenuation, and water quality improvement. Additionally, coastal ecosystems play an important role in global climate regulation via carbon (C) sequestration and storage. “Blue Carbon” is defined as C stored in coastal environments such as tidal marshes, mangroves, and seagrass…
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