Engineering with Nature Highlighted at the Natural Capital Symposium.
March 20-23, 2017 Dr. Todd Bridges, Dr. Jeff King, Ms. Mary Bryant, and Dr. Todd Swannack participated in the Natural Capital Symposium (NCS) at Stanford University, Stanford, CA. The NCS brought together more than 300 leaders in natural capital approaches from more than 30 countries located around the world. Keynote speakers at the symposium included […]
EWN field-based workshop, Galveston, TX.
March 13, 2017 Application of native plant species enhance engineering objectives.Download workshop video (1:25) (mp4)
Dr. Burton Suedel, ERDC Research Biologist, speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio about creating breakwater habitat in Milwaukee.
November 4, 2016 Dr. Burton Suedel was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio about the collaboration between the USACE and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to create breakwater habitat in Milwaukee. Breakwater structures are designed to protect vessels from the effect of waves by forming an artificial harbor. Large rock is often used to armor a […]
Natural and Nature-Based Features Report Newly Released.
October 25, 2016 The ERDC and the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) have joined forces in support of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS) to develop a technical framework for evaluating and implementing Natural and Nature-based Features (NNBF) to reduce coastal storm risks and enhance system resilience. The study promotes the concept of multiple […]
EWN workshop featured at Dredging Today.com.
June 14, 2016 The Engineer Research and Development Center partnered with USACE Philadelphia District to conduct an EWN workshop. >>Read the article (external link)
LTC Michael Bliss, USACE Philadelphia District Commander, is Presented EWN Proving Ground Award.
June 7, 2016 Dr. Todd Bridges presented LTC Michael Bliss, USACE Philadelphia District (NAP) Commander, with a plaque recognizing NAP as an EWN “Proving Ground” and its commitment to promoting the principals and practices of EWN in its programs and projects.
EWN habitat development featured at Dredging Today.com.
May 9, 2016 The Engineer Research and Development Center partnered with USACE Buffalo District to repair common tern (Sterna hirundo) habitat. >>Read the article (external link)
National Large Wood Manual Published.
January 2016 The Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research and EWN programs have joined with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Office of Science and Technology and Sedimentation and River Hydraulics Group to produce a design support manual on large wood utilization in river and floodplain restoration. The target audience is the entire community of restoration practice. […]
Chasten Receives 2016 EWN Leadership Award.
March 2, 2016 Ms. Monica Chasten of the US Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District was presented the 2016 Engineering With Nature (EWN) Leadership Award for her contributions to the EWN program over the last six years. Ms. Chasten was presented with the award by Dr. Todd Bridges, ERDC Senior Research Scientist and EWN Program […]
EWN marsh restoration featured at Dredging Today.com.
Dec 17, 2015 The Engineer Research and Development Center partnered with USACE Philadelphia District to plan marsh restoration. >>Read the article (external link)
