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“We absolutely want to do more engineering with nature everywhere we work across the Corps, you have my commitment.”

LTG Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers, and Commanding General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Water Resources Subcommittee (24 June 2021)

“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is walking the path of innovation with our partners through the Engineering With Nature Initiative, integrating human engineering with natural systems.”

LTG Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers, and Commanding General U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Foreword in the Guidelines on NNBF for Flood Risk Management (16 September 2021)

Numerical Modeling of Coastal Processes with Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediment in the Nearshore at Jekyll Island, Georgia

August 21, 2025

This report provides numerical model results to assist the US Army Corps of Engineers–Savannah District (SAS). These results ev...

Coastal Sand Dunes: A Review of Management Strategies for Dune Stabilization

August 20, 2025

The primary objective of this technical note is to provide a US-centric review on historic and current management approaches fo...

Trajectory of coastal wetland soil physical and microbial properties 6+ years after thin layer placement sediment amendment

August 12, 2025

The intentional thin layer placement (TLP) of dredged sediment is an increasingly popular approach to maintaining marsh elevati...

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2025

N-EWN Seminar: Life Depends on Rivers: Building a Movement to Protect and Restore America’s Rivers

August 11, 2025

Rivers are essential to all life on earth, but our rivers are at risk as never before from climate change, pollution, drought, ...

New Engineering Practice Guides for Natural Infrastructure Now Available

August 8, 2025

The Engineering With Nature® program is excited to introduce a new collection of Engineering Practice Guides for Natural Infras...

New Publication: Adaptive Management Framework for Nature-Based Coastal Resiliency

June 30, 2025

We’re excited to share the publication of a new research article titled “Application of a nature-based solution adaptive manage...

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Mission-Ready, Multi-Benefit Solutions for the Department of Defense

By designing solutions that leverage natural forces, the DoD ensures its infrastructure remains robust and adaptive to evolving conditions, safeguarding operations and assets.

Engineering Practice Guides for Natural Infrastructure

Engineering With Nature An Atlas, Volume 3

The Engineering With Nature Atlas series brings EWN principles to life, showcasing real-world projects through compelling imagery and detailed descriptions. Atlas Volume 3, the latest edition, highlights a wide range of innovative projects from around the world, demonstrating how nature-based solutions are shaping the future of water resources and infrastructure.

Designs

EWN Designs showcase innovative approaches to water resources infrastructure. This collection highlights diverse applications across USACE missions, demonstrating how thoughtful design enhances performance, resilience, and multi-purpose benefits.

Proving Grounds

EWN Proving Grounds are USACE districts and divisions applying and advancing Engineering With Nature principles. These sites test innovative approaches, document progress, and share lessons learned to support broader implementation across USACE missions.

Guidelines for how to approach thin-layer placement projects

A tool for the managing dredge material that simultaneously maintains navigation channels, supports wetland ecological function, and provides flood risk management benefits.

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