Engineering With NatureThe latest EWN news posts.
Wednesday March 23, 2022
Inspired by the work of EWN, a UK based trust port, Harwich Haven Authority, has considered how they can dredge in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Motivated to reduce environmental impact (estuarine depletion, emissions, and noise pollution) while at the same time saving money, they developed the Tiamat. Check out their example of Dredging With […]
Wednesday March 16, 2022
An article by John Sabo, Director of ByWater Institute at Tulane University The future of water security isn’t about restoring the past; it’s about engineering a future of water abundance by deploying nature in all the ways it can benefit us. Read the article.
Wednesday March 16, 2022
In this episode, host Sarah Thorne and Todd Bridges, Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Lead of the Engineering With Nature® Program, are joined by Steve Thur, Director of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NCCOS is the marine science entity of the National Ocean Service; and its role is to serve the science needs of NOAA, other federal and state government partners, and decision makers. We discuss how the practice of Engineering With Nature and the application of NBS are evolving and the importance of protecting critical coastal ecosystems. We’re also telling the story of a powerful collaboration and partnership between USACE and NOAA.
Tuesday March 15, 2022
By Paula Whitfield & Leanne Poussard, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Background Jutting into the heart of the Chukchi Sea, 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle on the northwest coast of Alaska, is a gravel spit that is the site of one of the longest continuously inhabited village in the Americas. Twenty-five […]
Sunday March 6, 2022
On March 2, 2022 the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held an Environment Subcommittee hearing to discuss the state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure. The Subcommittee considered environmental, economic, and social co-benefits of nature-based infrastructure and its contribution to resilient communities. They discussed the research, development, and long-term […]
Wednesday March 2, 2022
The Valley, the most productive agricultural region in the world, is running out of water due to a combination of climate change, expansion of agriculture, urban development, and a century of trying to control nature. How this system can be rebalanced is where we start the conversation.
Monday February 28, 2022
Many of the challenges and opportunities that theDepartment of Defense (DOD) will face throughoutthe balance of the 21st century relate to building andsustaining the infrastructure needed for mission resilience. Currently, DOD and its 3 million team members operate on more than 25-million-acres and nearly 5,000 sites in different regions, climates, and landscapes in the United […]
Monday February 28, 2022
In an era of polarized opinions about climate change response, this article in The Hill identifies nature as an agreeable solution across industries, ages, and political parties. More specifically the article suggests natural solutions such as tree planting; restoration of wetlands, coastal mangroves, aquatic vegetation; and and improved agricultural practices. These solutions are at the […]
Wednesday February 23, 2022
Topic: Best Practices for Designing Resilient and Sustainable Coastal, Marine and Offshore Infrastructure. Register Here. Date: Mar 8, 2022 12:00 PM Expert speakers share their insights and experiences regarding design, implementation, and maintenance of resilient coastal protection; encompassing the social, recreational, and ecological aspects of design. Guest also discuss techniques for sustainable energy production through […]
Friday February 18, 2022
The Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) hosts monthly webinars featuring Engineering With Nature research conducted by N-EWN university partners and the Engineer Research and Development Center. Although these webinars are advertised for live attendance, the presentations are recorded and available for “your-time, on-time” learning. Currently Available Topics: Monitoring and Adaptive Management in EWN Projects […]