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SWCA: Restoring the Plainwell Channel
Once a driving force of industrial growth in the early 1900s, the Plainwell Dam on Michigan’s Kalamazoo River had, over time, become an obstacle to ecological health. Its aging structure trapped sediment, blocked fish passage, and disrupted the river’s natural flow. Today, through the Plainwell Dam Removal and Channel Restoration project, SWCA Environmental Consultants is…
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Partner Takeover: SWCA – Building Resilience Through Science-Led Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems are dynamic systems of balance, constantly responding to the pressures of climate, hydrology, and human influence. Restoring that balance requires more than planting trees or reshaping landforms—it demands an understanding of how ecological, cultural, and engineering factors work together to create long-term resilience. That’s where our partners at SWCA Environmental Consultants come in. For…
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LimnoTech: Enhancing Coastal Resilience in Great Lakes Communities
LimnoTech is collaborating with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, the Coastal States Organization, NOAA, the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, and project partners Dewberry and Smith Group to enhance coastal resilience in Great Lakes communities. The team’s work has focused on: Engineering With Nature principles and nature-based solutions are integral to our…
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LimnoTech: Restoring Urban Ecology in the Heart of Austin, Texas
LimnoTech is proud to partner with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA), the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, the City of Austin, and other partners on the transformation of Waller Creek into the vibrant Waterloo Greenway—a continuous chain of parks and restored waterways through downtown Austin. This ambitious effort is more than placemaking — it’s a living example…
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October 2025 Knowledge Series: Harnessing Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) as a Natural Infrastructure Tool for Water Quality & Biodiversity
Nicholas Muzia, Sea & Shoreline Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), including freshwater macrophytes and saltwater seagrasses, is a valuable natural infrastructure tool for improving water quality and biodiversity. This presentation examines how SAV can be integrated into hybrid green/gray infrastructure and restoration projects to stabilize sediment, reduce wave energy, and enhance water clarity, fostering resilient habitats…
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Limnotech: P-Optimal Demonstration Wetland in Defiance, Ohio
LimnoTech collaborated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), SmithGroup, and other partners to design and construct a 10-acre demonstration wetland to serve as a prototype for optimizing phosphorus retention and nonpoint source nutrient load reduction from agricultural landscapes. Highlights include: Learn more about the…
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Limnotech: Honoring History Through Nature at the Historic Congressional Cemetery
LimnoTech is proud to collaborate with the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), the Historic Congressional Cemetery, and the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) to advance green infrastructure planning and design at one of Washington, DC’s most cherished landmarks. This innovative project embodies Engineering With Nature (EWN) principles — blending natural systems with science and…
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Partner Takeover: LimnoTech
LimnoTech became a N-EWN Partner in 2022 and is proud to have helped grow and guide N-EWN over the years through our involvement with the leadership team, the advisory and operations committees, and various working groups. LimnoTech’s vision and values align with the principles of Engineering With Nature (EWN) — applying science, engineering, and collaboration…
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Learning from The N-EWN National Practice Forum
In February, the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) co-sponsored the National Practice Forum on Nature-Based Solutions in Irvine, alongside the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), and National Academy of Sciences (NAS). More than 500 participants from across the country came together to discuss how ecosystems can reduce disaster risks and protect communities. Check…
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Communicating Solutions at UC Santa Cruz
In September, the CCCR co-hosted a symposium on Communicating Climate Solutions at UC Santa Cruz alongside our colleagues in the UCSC Science Communications program. Over three days, scientists, journalists, government officials, Indigenous leaders, community members, and more were able to learn and share expertise, build community, and identify new opportunities in communicating climate solutions. From…
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Center for Coastal Climate Resilience: Going Global
From Brazil to France to California, the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience (CCCR) is advancing global conversations on climate and coastal resilience via innovative communications: COP30 (Belém, Brazil) In November, CCCR leaders will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP30, a conference that will spotlight Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS). These strategies will…
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UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience: Elevating Indigenous Solutions
At the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, we’re committed to elevating local and Indigenous knowledge as essential to shaping coastal solutions. We’re honored to help convene and support conversations led by Indigenous leaders across the globe: Indigenous Climate Leaders Convening (2024-2025)We have been working with local leaders from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and bringing…
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