Engineering With Nature An Atlas, Volume 3

About This Volume

Building on the success of previous volumes, the Engineering With Nature: Atlas Volume 3 showcases a diverse array of domestic and international projects that embody the principles of EWN and demonstrates the myriad of benefits nature-based solutions offer. Through stunning visuals and compelling narratives, this volume aims to inspire and inform practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders worldwide.

The layout of the Atlas series remains consistent across all volumes, facilitating easy navigation and exploration. Projects are divided into eight chapters and described by the four principles of Engineering With Nature.

By the Numbers

58 Projects
15 USACE Projects
40 Partner Projects
39 Projects in the US
19 International Projects
4 Continents

Vivid imagery from the introduction of EWN Atlas Volume 3: Dredged material being hydraulically pumped onto Cobmarsh Island to enhance its sustainability. (Photo by Jim Pullen Surveys on behalf of Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Harwich Haven Authority)

May 23, 2024

Book Launch: New Volume Showcases Nature-Based Solutions Around the World

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Engineering With Nature: An Atlas, Volume 3 is available at Knowledge Core, ERDC’s digital respository:

Tritinger, A. S., Z. Hubbard, C. E. Chambers, B. C. Suedel, E. M. Bourne, E. B. Moynihan, R. K. Mohan, and J. K. King. 2024. Engineering With Nature : An Atlas, Volume 3. ERDC SR-24-2. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. https://hdl.handle.net/11681/48453.

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Inside The Atlas

Lake County Forest Preserve, Illinois, USA

Beaches and Dunes

Protecting coastlines & enhancing recreation

Fort Sheridan
- Lake Forest, Highland Park, and the Town of Fort Sheridan, Illinois, United States
North Sandy Pond
- Sandy Creek, New York, United States
Oranjestad Shoreline
- Oranjestad, Aruba
Sodus Point Beach
- Sodus Point, New York, United States
Ameland Inlet
- Ameland, Friesland, the Netherlands

Hancock County, Mississippi, USA

Wetlands

Creating Natural Defenses & Aquatic Habitats

Lower Brule
- Lower Brule, South Dakota, United States
Hancock County Marsh
- Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
Lightning Point
- Bayou La Batre, Alabama, United States
Teaneck Creek Park
- Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
Amoco
- Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Belcher Street Marsh
- Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spicer Creek
- Grand Island, New York, United States
Baptiste Collette Bayou
- Venice, Louisiana, United States
Wagon Hill Farm
- Durham, New Hampshire, United States
Life Adapto
- Authie Bay, Orne Estuary, Lancieux Bay, Moeze Marsh, Gironde Estuary, Leyre Delta, Petit et Grand Travers, Vieux-Salins d’Hyères, and Golo Delta, France and Mana, French Guiana
Great Lakes Wetland
- Defiance, Ohio, United States
Crumpmeadow
- Cinderford, England, United Kingdom

Tigertail Lagoon, Florida, USA

Islands

Discovering Placement Solutions With Multiple Benefits

Mubarraz Island
- Mubarraz Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tigertail Lagoon / Sand Dollar Island
- Marco Island, Florida, United States
Ohio River Bonanza Bar
- Portsmouth, Ohio, United States
Fort Pierce Island
- Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
Interstate Island
- Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, United States
Sand Island
- Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Gibraltar Point, Toronto, Canada

Reefs

Stabilizing Shorelines And Creating Habitat

Huon Mundy Oyster Reefs
- Noosa, Queensland, Australia
North Carolina Highway 24
- Swansboro, North Carolina, United States
Waisanding Sandbar
- Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Palm Beach
- Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Gibraltar Point
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SEAHIVE and Concrete Three-Dimensional Printing
- Destin Beach and Wahoo Bay, Florida, United States

Duwamish River, Washington, USA

Riverine Systems

Strengthening And Restoring Natural Waterways

Mission Reach
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Dahan River
- Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Des Moines River
- Iowa, United States
Arden Park
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
Winfield Locks and Dam
- Winfield, West Virginia, United States
Duwamish River People’s Park
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Kinzua Dam
- Warren, Pennsylvania, United States
Lake County Ravine 8
- Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Breached Yolo Bypass levee, California, USA

Floodplains

Mitigating Flood Risk Through Natural Processes

Buffalo Slough Island
- Welch, Minnesota, United States
Lower Dungeness River
- Clallam County, Washington, United States
Nason Creek
- Merritt, Washington, United States
Lower Elkhorn Basin
- Sacramento, California, United States
Lower Otter Valley
- Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, United Kingdom
Mud Creek Confluence
- Mills River, North Carolina, United States

Coonamessett River, Massachusetts, USA

Use of Vegetation And Natural Materials

Exploring Alternative Interventions

Mersea Harbour and Horsey Island
- Essex, United Kingdom
Coonamessett River
- Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Marlfield Farm
- Earby, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Illinois Beach State Park
- Zion, Illinois, United States
Littlestock Brook
- Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Kinder Scout
- Kinder, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Port Bay Cobble Bell
- Port Bay, New York, United States

Shark River, New Jersey, USA

Environmental Enhancement Of Infrastructure

Engineering Structures To Include Beneficial Habitat

Newlyn
- Newlyn, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Cape Cod
- Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
Port Lands
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Shark River
- Neptune, New Jersey, United States
Big River at Calico Creek
- Fletcher, Missouri, United States
Port of Málaga
- Málaga, Spain
Kaskaskia River Basin
- Modoc, Carlyle, and Shelbyville, Illinois, United States
Mayer Ranch
- Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States

As you delve into the narratives of these projects, I hope you find inspiration, fresh perspectives, and new avenues for collaboration. Working together, we will shape a future where sustainability and partnerships define our engineering legacy.

LTG Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers, Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Engineering With Nature® is the intentional alignment of natural and engineering processes to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through collaboration.