Engineering With Nature on Capitol Hill
In two events in March and April, information sessions on the topic of Natural Infrastructure: A Smart Investment were held for House and Senate staff and others. On 20 March 2019, the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee sponsored the House information session, which was organized by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and included participation from Caterpillar, […]
California DredgeFest 2016: “Evaluation of Berm Shape for Wave Energy Reduction in Restored Tidal Wetlands in San Francisco Bay”
Book Launch Ceremony – Engineering With Nature: An Atlas
On 15 January 2019, USACE held a launch ceremony in Washington DC, hosted at the National Building Museum, to mark the publication of the book Engineering With Nature: An Atlas. The event was attended by more than 100 participants representing partners, stakeholders, and contributors to the Atlas and the Engineering With Nature Initiative. Prepared remarks […]
Short Course: Engineering With Nature for Sustainable Estuaries hosted by Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE)
13 December 2018. The USACE’s EWN initiative conducted a short course titled, “Engineering With Nature® for Sustainable Estuaries” in association with the Restore America’s Estuaries 2018 Summit in Long Beach, California. The short course included a range of topics that provided participants (1) an overview of EWN practices and example projects that promote coastal resilience, flood […]
LTG Thomas Bostick Visit: “Engineering With Nature (EWN) and the Great Lakes: An Achievable Path to Sustainable Projects and Benefits”
USACE hosted an Engineering With Nature Session as part of the Restore America’s Estuaries 2018 Summit in Long Beach, CA
On December 12, 2018, USACE hosted an Engineering With Nature (EWN) Session titled, “Engineering With Nature (EWN) for Sustainable Estuaries: Collaborating for “Triple-Win” Solutions” as part of the Restore America’s Estuaries 2018 Summit in Long Beach, CA. The EWN Session included a range of topics with a focus on recent EWN activities, coastal projects and […]
MG Richard Stevens Visit: “Engineering With Nature”
EWN Initiative Hosts Three Sessions during American Shore & Beach Preservation (ASBPA) Association Meeting
On November 1, 2018, USACE hosted three EWN Sessions as part of the ASBPA’s 2018 National Coastal Conference in Galveston, Texas. The three EWN Sessions included a range of topics with a focus on recent EWN activities, coastal projects and emerging EWN research. Presentations were offered by a total of 12 speakers from a diverse […]
United Kingdom Environment Agency: “Engineering With Nature for Sustainable and Resilient Water Resources Infrastructure”
NNBF Symposium Offered at University of California Santa Cruz
On September 20, 2018, USACE, The Nature Conservancy and the University of California Santa Cruz hosted a Symposium on Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF). The symposium included a range of topics information specific to: NNBF practices and example projects that promote resilience and flood risk reduction; application/utility of specific NNBF types (coastal and riverine/fluvial examples); […]
