Celebrating the ENR Top 25 Newsmakers
Dr. Todd Bridges, national lead for the USACE Engineering With Nature Program, was one of the celebrated Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 25 Newsmakers of 2021, recognized as “a tireless proponent of nature-based solutions; working with, not against, nature in civil infrastructure.” Through Bridges’ leadership, EWN has built an extensive network of global collaborators developing nature-based […]
Watch: Dredging With Nature
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 […]
Forbes: Nature Is Infrastructure. Let’s Engineer It That Way
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.
U.S. House of Representatives Committee Hearing: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure
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 […]
Nature – A Winning Solution
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 […]
Building Responsibly: A Technical Webinar Series Hosted by ECOncrete
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 […]
The N-EWN Knowledge Series: Branch Out, Learn More
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 anytime learning. Continuing education credits are available for those who attend the live […]
Top 25 Newsmaker 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Todd Bridges on being named one of the Top 25 newsmakers for 2021 by Engineering News Record. Bridges is a senior research scientist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and lead of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering With Nature® (EWN) initiative. The publication called Bridges […]
EWN On the Road Again! The California Swing
Dr. Bridges is on the road in California and made several stops to consider opportunities to use nature-based solutions for flooding, drought, and other hazards, while also expanding the range of economic, environmental and social benefits that can be delivered through infrastructure investment. As we did last summer in the Heartland Tour, we’ve documented Todd’s […]
Dr. Candice Piercy – Driving Change
Dr. Candice Piercy was recently the focus of an article at DrivingChange.org. The article highlights her path to a career of Engineering With Nature as a Research Environmental Engineer. She is an engineer with a deep understanding of biological process. Candice’s knowledge of both fields paired with her congenial nature make her an effective integrator […]
