Tag: biodiversity
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Sparking nature-positive outcomes through science at Stantec
How can engineering with nature reduce risk, restore ecosystems, and deliver community value? That’s the question at the heart of Stantec’s new Sparks story: Sparking Nature-Positive Outcomes. As climate extremes, aging infrastructure, and biodiversity loss reshape the risks facing communities, nature-based solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of the answer. By combining ecological design,…
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Biodiversity Working Group recommends eco-thoughtful planning and action for the future of nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are engineering actions that address societal challenges through the creation, protection, sustainable management and/or restoration of ecosystems, benefitting both the environment and human wellbeing. One of the most frequently purported co-benefits of NbS is their ability to simultaneously benefit, and even restore, biodiversity and ecosystem health while accomplishing their infrastructure goals. However,…
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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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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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Conference Recap: City of Austin WPD at SFS 2025
Team members from Austin, Texas’ Watershed Protection Department were delighted to attend the Society of Freshwater Science conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico in May 2025. Here’s a quick recap: Angel Santiago presented our latest results on modeling sediment and water quality in Austin. The modeling mimics conditions under storm and base flow and was…
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River Dynamics and Sturgeon Habitat: Dynamic Solutions and ERDC Publications
Dynamic Solutions has completed numerous studies for the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Mississippi River that serve the purposes of navigation and flood control paired with ecosystem sustainability. We are proud that two of these studies were published in the esteemed collection of Mississippi River Geomorphology and Potamology technical reports. Dynamic Solutions performed…
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Bustling Bivalves: Dynamic Solutions and Oyster Population Modeling
Oysters provide numerous ecosystem services. From habitat creation to water filtration and energy dissipation, they are natural infrastructure. Not to mention they’re pretty darn tasty and a valuable economic resource. Coastal Louisiana is a major oyster producer, but populations are declining. There is a need for a decision-making tool that can account for system-wide oyster…
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Native Shorelines: Introducing QuickReef
Native Shorelines, a Davey company, proudly introduces its new line of intertidal and subtidal habitat reefs. Ranging from small 2′ x 2′ x 2′ units ideal for placement under homeowner docks to 4′ and 6′ QuickReef® Habitat Hives™, Native Shorelines’ habitat reefs maximize the surface area available for sessile fauna recruitment and provide amble interstitial…
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Partner Takeover: Native Shorelines
Native Shorelines, a Davey Company is a recognized leader in living shorelines and nature-based solutions, having designed, permitted, and installed over 6 miles of living shorelines and habitat reefs from Georgia to New York. From oyster shell bags and their proprietary QuickReef living shoreline system to other alternative materials, granite, and marsh plantings, Native Shorelines’…
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After the Storm: Nature Leads the Way
As we head into a new hurricane season, we’re reflecting on how coastal communities are turning to nature for recovery solutions. This photo gallery looks back on CCS research and fieldwork that’s informing real-world strategies like restoring dunes, wetlands, and mangroves to help coastlines bounce back after storms. These nature-based solutions are helping build long-term…