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Starting January 2025 | Monthly Virtual Course for the Department of Navy
Department of Navy (DON) installations are increasingly vulnerable to natural hazards, including floods, wildfires, and coastal erosion. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) offer a proven, sustainable approach to reducing these risks while preserving and enhancing natural ecosystems. Whether used alone or in combination with conventional infrastructure, NBS can improve resilience and sustain military readiness.
This course, developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering With Nature (EWN) program, equips DON personnel with the skills needed to design and implement NBS at military installations. Targeted toward natural resource managers, engineers, facility managers, and installation leaders, the training will help participants gain practical insights and actionable tools to initiate and scale NBS projects that enhance mission resilience.
By the end of the course, attendees will possess the knowledge and tools to implement NBS in various landscape settings to reduce risks from natural hazards and enhance the resilience of DON installations.
This course is designed for DON personnel, including planners, engineers, facility managers, scientists, environmental professionals, natural resources managers and installation leaders responsible for enhancing mission resilience and sustainability.
Participants in this course will gain:
Ready to enhance your understanding of NBS? Register for the course by clicking the “Register Now” button and filling out the form.
Recordings for each module will be posted here.
Q. Can I pause and resume the course at my convenience?
A. The course is designed with flexibility in mind. You can choose to complete each module at your own pace, whether during the monthly live session or by accessing the recorded content afterward. The course materials, including notes and supplementary content, will remain available for future review, allowing you to stop and pick up where you left off.
Q. What is the total approximate time commitment for the course?
A. The course consists of 9 modules, each approximately 2 hours long, delivered monthly. You can choose to attend live broadcasts or review the recordings and materials at a time that suits your schedule. There are no tests or required assignments, so the time commitment is flexible and can be adjusted to your learning goals.
Q. Is there a capacity limit for live attendance?
A. Yes, live attendance will be limited to 1,000 participants. Since we anticipate high demand, we recommend early registration to secure a spot if you plan to join live. For those unable to attend live, recorded modules will be available for on-demand access.
Q. Will the course be recorded, and can I access the recordings if I miss a live session?
A. Yes, each module will be recorded, and recordings will be accessible to all registered participants. While live attendance is encouraged for the benefit of interactive Q&A, recordings will be available for review at any time after the session.
Q. On the registration page, what is the box labelled ‘code’ referring to?
A. DoD function codes identify the type of work performed by all activities in the defense department. Every active, reserve, and civilian manpower authorization (or billet) is assigned. a DoD function code to describe the work performed. Example, NAVFAC Pacific Environmental Terrestrial Division code is EV51.
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