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2
May
2023
EWN Engagements

Information, Analysis, and Data to Better Understand Levee Vegetation Benefits

Multi-day Event (May 2-
3, 2023)

Purpose

In 2023 USACE convened a workshop that brought together researchers and scientists to present and discuss the most recent scientific information available regarding benefits of woody vegetation on riverside slopes and levees, including geotechnical, environmental, economic, and social factors.

Topics Included:

  • How Levees Change the Landscape
  • Vegetation Benefits – Geotechnical Reinforcement and Erosion Resistance
  • Vegetation Benefits – Environmental and Social Benefits
  • Vegetation Benefits – Evaluating Health and Economic Benefits
  • Identifying and Promoting Helpful Vegetation

The Levee Effect – Raising Awareness for How Levees Change the Landscape

Presentations

Readings


Vegetation Benefits – Geotechnical Reinforcement and Erosion Resistance

Presentations

Readings


Vegetation Benefits – Environmental and Social Benefits

Presentations

Readings


Evaluating Health and Economic Benefits of Vegetation on Levees

Presentations

Readings


Identifying and Promoting Helpful Vegetation

Presentations

Readings

Related Research

This project addresses two basic questions: Can a Levee Have Multiple Benefits? Can managed, native plant comm...

Point of Contact

Senior Sedimentation Engineer and Fluvial Geomorphologist

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