Tag: AECOM
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National Academies and N-EWN Partners host third annual National Forum on NbS
From March 10-12, 2026, the NASEM Gulf Research Program and our partners hosted the third annual National Forum on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Mobile, Alabama. The forum brought together a diversity of sectors and backgrounds from across the country to discuss implementation, practice and policy in the field of NbS. The days were filled with…
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AECOM’s Nature-Based Solutions: Empowering People and Nature to Thrive
Nature-based solutions harness the power of ecosystems to drive resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable outcomes. With over half of the world’s GDP dependent on healthy natural systems—and an estimated $700 billion per year needed to halt species and ecosystem loss—these solutions integrate ecological processes into the way we plan, design, and build. Nature-based approaches address climate…
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Colorado River Connectivity Channel: Discover how AECOM’s work on the Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC) is balancing water resource management with environmental conservation
The Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC) is restoring the lifeline of the Southwest while balancing water supply needs and environmental health. Spanning 1,450 miles and serving over 40 million people, the river supports communities, ecosystems, and economies across seven U.S. states and two in Mexico. Built in the 1980s, the Windy Gap Reservoir met critical…
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Partner Takeover: AECOM – Building Texas’ Storm Resilience
From the Texas coastline to San Antonio’s riverbanks, we’re helping communities prepare for, and thrive beyond, storm events. Working with the Texas General Land Office, we are advancing the latest Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, integrating nature-based solutions and engineered defenses to protect 367+ miles of shoreline, critical energy assets, and millions of residents. In…
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Thanking our 2024 Partner Symposium Sponsors
We’d like to thank the sponsors of our first-ever Partner Symposium, held in St. Augustine, FL last month! The Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) convened for the first N-EWN Partner Symposium on May 22nd-24th, which served as an opportunity for the network’s partners to come together in person. The Symposium was an unmitigated success:…
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N-EWN convenes for the first-ever Partner Symposium
The Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) convened for the first N-EWN Partner Symposium on May 22nd-24th, which served as an opportunity for the network’s partners to come together in person. The Symposium was an unmitigated success: with over 170 attendees from 28 partner organizations, participants had the opportunity to forge deeper connections while learning…
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Partner Profile: AECOM
AECOM is Making NBS a Reality Across the Globe As a full-service design, management, environmental, and energy company, AECOM has unique experience integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and equity into our programs. Our approach emphasizes social and environmental objectives, placing AECOM at the forefront of natural infrastructure and hybrid solutions. Partnering with the Network for Engineering with…
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Partners Gather to Discuss USACE Proposed Updates for Water Resource Investments
On Thursday, April 4, a team of affiliates from the University of Georgia’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems including Todd Bridges and Matthew Shudtz held a webinar to discuss the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new draft of agency-specific procedures for implementing Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources. The goals of…
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NEW to the N-EWN: Welcoming our newest partners
2023 was a big year of growth for the Network for Engineering With Nature, and we’ve continued that momentum into 2024! Check out a list of our newest partners, those that have joined since October of 2023. View our full list of partners here. AECOM (October 2023) A trusted infrastructure consulting firm, AECOM partners with…