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EWN Atlas Series

Engineering With Nature An Atlas, Volume 1

About This Volume

The 56 projects presented in this atlas reveal the diversity of applications and benefits that can be achieved through Engineering With Nature.

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Engineering With Nature: An Atlas is available at Knowledge Core, ERDC’s digital respository:

Bridges, T. S., E. M. Bourne, J. K. King, H. K. Kuzmitski, E. B. Moynihan, and B. C. Suedel. 2018. Engineering With Nature: an atlas. ERDC/EL SR-18-8. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/27929.

NOTE: There are two versions of this document available for download. The Hardback file is the highest quality version and may take some time to download. The E-book file is a version of the document that has been optimized for tablet and monitor viewing.

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Inside The Atlas

2_aerial_lagooncreatedatDeerIsland
Deer Island, Mississippi, USA
Chapter
Beaches and Dunes
Protecting coastlines & enhancing recreation
02_USACE_SavannahBirdIsland4x6
Savannah Harbor, South Carolina, USA
Chapter
Wetlands
Creating Natural Defenses & Aquatic Habitats
13_USACE_CatIsland4x6
Cat Island chain, Wisconsin, USA
Chapter
Islands
Discovering Placement Solutions with Multiple Benefits
MacDillPhaseIII-Aerial4x6
MacDill Oyster Reef, Florida, USA
Chapter
Reefs
Strengthening and Restoring Natural Waterways
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Spring House Run
Springhouse Run, District of Columbia, USA
Chapter
Riverine Systems
Strengthening and Restoring Natural Waterways
Loosahatchie_postconstruction4x6
Loosahatchie Bar, Tennessee, USA
Chapter
Levee Setbacks and Floodplains
Mitigating Flood Risk Through Natural Processes
Lower Boulder Creek
Lower Boulder Creek, Colorado, USA
Chapter
Use of Vegetation and Natural Materials
Exploring Alternative Interventions
Soo Locks
Soo Locks, Michigan, USA
Chapter
Environmental Enhancements of Infrastructure
Engineering Structures to Include Beneficial Habitat
Engineering With Nature is an important initiative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
James Dalton, Director of Civil Works, USACE