Researchers Collect Field Data to Understand the Long-term Performance of Dredge Material in Wetlands
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) recently published an article by Dr. Jenny Davis, describing the collaborative efforts of researchers visiting two dredge-material-amended islands in the Chesapeake Bay. National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) researchers, in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District, and USACE Engineering Research and […]
EWN and University of Florida Researchers Characterize Dune Geophysical Properties
In May 2023, Drs. Justin Shawler and Brian Harris (ERDC-CHL) led a pilot field study in partnership with collaborators at the University of Florida (UF) to investigate dune geophysical properties. This research, led by Leigh Provost (ERDC-CHL) as part of the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), focuses on sand dune restoration strategies and the […]
DOD Officials Emphasize the Role of Engineering With Nature in Addressing Climate and Energy Security Challenges
In a recent international conference, DOD officials, including Assistant Secretary of the Army for EE&I Rachel Jacobsen, highlighted the Department’s commitment to combating climate and energy security challenges. Jacobsen emphasized the Army’s use of ‘Engineering with Nature’ to enhance infrastructure resilience and collaborative efforts to develop alternative and resilient energy systems. Read the full article […]
ERDC Scientists team with EA to visit Point Hope, Alaska
ERDC-CRREL research scientists Lauren Bosche and Taylor Sullivan along with Taber Midgley and Courtney Pijanowski of EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC were out at Point Hope, Alaska for a late September field campaign. The team aimed to collect data from two sites to further inform and refine the proposed alternative, which features nature-based […]
A Multi-Decadal Assessment of Dredged Sediment Beneficial Use Projects Parts 1 and 2
Authors: Jacob F. Berkowitz, Nathan R. Beane, Nia R. Hurst, Jacob F. Jung, and Kevin D. Philley Dredged sediment has been used to create and restore wetlands and other landforms for decades as part of beneficial use initiatives. Previous studies demonstrate that beneficial use projects yield ecological functions such as habitat maintenance, floodwater detention, and […]
Webinar: September N-EWN Knowledge Series Available
The Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN) presents its latest webinar: Opportunities for Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) in Unique Island Contexts: Puerto Rico. Guest speakers, Dave Hampton (LimnoTech) and Burton Suedel (ERDC-EL), share EWN highlights from the March 2022 symposium: Basin Sediment Management for Unique Island Topography, from mountain to estuary, featuring lessons learned from site visits throughout […]
Live Event 30 Aug: Nature as a National Priority
Make sure to attend a special ERDC Live Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Central, featuring a dynamic panel of national experts leading the effort to incorporate natural and nature-based engineering solutions to enhance our nation’s infrastructure and make our coastlines more resilient. Guiding the discussion will be Dr. Todd Bridges, National Lead of the […]
On-Air: ERDC Beyond the Gates
New on-air program – Beyond the Gates: How ERDC Research Affects YOU, Episode 9 is available! – featuring Dr. Amanda Tritinger, Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL): “Engineering With Nature (EWN) and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for a better and more resilient world”. Listen here. Length: 40 minutes, Air Date: August 18, 2022
Municipal Water Leader interviews USACE EWN
In July 2022, Municipal Water Leader speaks with Dr. Todd Bridges, National lead for EWN, about scaling nature-based solutions to adverse weather and climate changes. Read the article. We need to make the exceptional nature-based projects of the past the common approach for delivering projects in the future. To do that, we need to continue to […]
Construction Zone: Jacksonville District breaks ground at W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam implementing EWN-inspired design
In 2019, the Engineering With Nature and Landscape Architecture project delivery team developed recommendations for how the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam facility might incorporate EWN principles to create habitat along with educational and recreational opportunities. We are excited to announce that the EWN activities and associated report inspired the designs that are now being […]
