Tag: Network for Engineering With Nature
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November 2025 Knowledge Series: Beyond the Dredge: Boosting Remediation Impact with Nature-based Solutions – The Money Case
Josef Rieger, Anchor QEA Located on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, Virginia, Money Point was once among the most contaminated sites on the Chesapeake Bay. Decades of industrial activity, including wood treatment operations, left the riverbed coated with toxic creosote. By 2006, the river bottom was biologically dead, and the few…
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Living Shoreline Research, Monitoring and Assessment
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay conducts research, monitoring and assessment at living shorelines around New York City to inform adaptive management and best practices. This involves close coordination with partners like the Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy and National Park Service at the West Pond Living Shoreline in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife…
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Partner Takeover: The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (SRIJB) is excited to introduce ourselves and our work through this social media takeover with our partners at N-EWN. The SRIJB supports inclusive and equitable planning and decision-making for climate adaptation and environmental stewardship in and around Jamaica Bay and the rest of New York City through…
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Northrop Grumman Partnership: Driving Innovation for Environmental Conservation
Stantec, a global leader in environmental conservation, has partnered with Northrop Grumman, renowned for aerospace and defense technology, to tackle urgent conservation challenges with innovative tech and expertise. Stantec brings over 30 years of experience in sustainable, nature-based solutions and a deep understanding of emerging conservation needs. Northrop Grumman’s Technology Conservation (T4C) program advances defense…
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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: 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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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…