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our research philosophy
Get to know the way we do things, then take a look at some of the things we do. Below are four goals that are the pillars of our research. Scroll down to explore some of our main research areas.
DEVELOPING METHODS AND STANDARDS
New tools, techniques and guidance are needed to effectively plan, design, construct and operate natural infrastructure at different scales.
ASSESSING BENEFITS AND COSTS
Natural infrastructure provides communities with a broad array of economic, environmental and social benefits. Improved approaches are needed to evaluate, quantity and forecast these benefits to support planning and decision making.
MONITORING PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOMES
Technically sound, efficient and applicable methods are needed to track natural infrastructure performance over time, develop the evidence base for future designs, ensure compliance with policy and inform project operations and adaptive management.
INTEGRATING PEOPLE AND POLICY
Providing infrastructure than supports human wellbeing and equitably meets the needs of diverse communities requires integration of human values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and policies with modern communication and collaboration practices.