{"id":18194,"date":"2023-09-06T15:34:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T20:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/?post_type=engagements&#038;p=18194"},"modified":"2023-09-08T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T15:59:27","slug":"information-analysis-and-data-to-better-understand-levee-vegetation-benefits","status":"publish","type":"engagements","link":"https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/engagements\/event\/information-analysis-and-data-to-better-understand-levee-vegetation-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Information, Analysis, and Data to Better Understand Levee Vegetation Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2023 USACE convened a workshop that brought together researchers and scientists to present and discuss the most recent scientific information available regarding benefits of woody vegetation on riverside slopes and levees, including geotechnical, environmental, economic, and social factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Considerations-and-Resources-for-Vegetation-Selection-on-Levees_waterside-toe_Guerrero-opt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Considerations-and-Resources-for-Vegetation-Selection-on-Levees_waterside-toe_Guerrero-opt.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Considerations-and-Resources-for-Vegetation-Selection-on-Levees_waterside-toe_Guerrero-opt-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Considerations-and-Resources-for-Vegetation-Selection-on-Levees_waterside-toe_Guerrero-opt-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics Included: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How Levees Change the Landscape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetation Benefits &#8211; Geotechnical Reinforcement and Erosion Resistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetation Benefits &#8211; Environmental and Social Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetation Benefits &#8211; Evaluating Health and Economic Benefits <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying and Promoting Helpful Vegetation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Levee Effect &#8211; Raising Awareness for How Levees Change the Landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optLevee-Impacts-on-Riverine-Ecosystems_Shields.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Levee Impacts on Riverine Ecosystems: Mediating Effects of Woody Vegetation \u2013 Doug Shields, Jr., Shields Engineering, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nunnally NR, Shields FD, Hynson J. (1987). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/BF01867197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental considerations for levees and floodwalls<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Environmental Management<\/em>,&nbsp;11, pp.183-191.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opperman JJ, Galloway GE. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.oneear.2022.04.012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nature-based solutions for managing rising flood risk and delivering multiple benefits<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>One Earth<\/em>,&nbsp;5(5), pp.461-465.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shields FD. (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/wjfsu8ojmnlru8r\/2016-0127-Levee-Veg-Synthesis-Report-FINAL.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synthesis of levee vegetation research results (2007-2014)<\/a>. California Levee Vegetation Research Program. California Department of Water Resources. Sacramento.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shields FD. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/43492051\/Addendum_2019_Synthesis_of_Levee_Vegetation_Research_Results_2007_2014_California_Levee_Vegetation_Research_Program_California_Department_of_Water_Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Addendum 2019-Synthesis of Levee Vegetation Research Results (2007-2014)<\/a>. California Department of Water Resources. Sacramento. California Department of Water Resources (Contract No. 4600008761).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vegetation Benefits &#8211; Geotechnical Reinforcement and Erosion Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optThe-Impact-of-Woody-Vegetation-on-Fluvial-Erosion_Thompson.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Impact of Woody Vegetation on Fluvial Erosion \u2013 Tess Wynn Thompson, Virginia Tech<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optEffects-of-riparian-vegetation-on-bank-erosion_Langendoen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Riparian Vegetation on Bank Erosion \u2013 Eddy J. Langendoen, USDA ARS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smith DJ, Wynn-Thompson TM, Stremler MA, Williams MA, Seiler JR, Hession WC. (2023). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.scitotenv.2023.165125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Root reinforcement and extracellular products reduce streambank fluvial erosion<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Science of The Total Environment<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>896<\/em>, p.165125.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Langendoen EJ, Lowrance RR, Simon A. (2009). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/eco.78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessing the impact of riparian processes on streambank stability<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Ecohydrology: Ecosystems, Land and Water Process Interactions, Ecohydrogeomorphology<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>2<\/em>(3), pp.360-369.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vegetation Benefits &#8211; Environmental and Social Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optEnvironmental-and-Social-Benefits-of-Woody-Vegetation_Bentrup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental and Social Benefits of Woody Vegetation \u2013 Gary Bentrup, USDA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optThe-i-Tree-Cool-River-Model-to-Guide-Restoration-of-Thermal-Pollution-with-Riparian-Forests-Nature-Based-Solutions_Endreny.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The i-Tree Cool River Model to Guide Restoration of Thermal Pollution with Riparian Forests &amp; Nature-Based Solutions \u2013 Theodore (Ted) Endreny, SUNY<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/opt-i-Tree-Tools-You-Can-Use_Maco.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I-Tree: Tools you can use? Understanding the Benefits of Trees for People, Places, and Planning \u2013 Scott Maco, i-Tree<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optHabitat-Associations-of-Riparian-Birds-in-Successional-Forests-along-the-Missouri-River_Dixon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habitat Associations of Riparian Birds in Successional Forests along the Missouri River \u2013 Mark Dixon, University of South Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdi R, Endreny T. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/w11051060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A river temperature model to assist managers in identifying thermal pollution causes and solutions<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Water<\/em>,&nbsp;11(5), p.1060.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdi R, Endreny T, Nowak D. (2020). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jenvman.2019.110023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A model to integrate urban river thermal cooling in river restoration<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Journal of Environmental Management<\/em>,&nbsp;258, p.110023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dybala KE, Steger K, Walsh RG, Smart DR, Gardali T, Seavy NE. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1365-2664.13272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optimizing carbon storage and biodiversity co\u2010benefits in reforested riparian zones<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Journal of Applied Ecology<\/em>,&nbsp;56(2), pp.343-353.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Johnson WC, Dixon MD, Scott ML, Rabbe L, Larson G, Volke M, Werner B. (2012). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1525\/bio.2012.62.2.6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forty years of vegetation change on the Missouri River floodplain<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>BioScience<\/em>,&nbsp;62(2), pp.123-135.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Health and Economic Benefits of Vegetation on Levees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optValuation-of-Ecosystem-Services-An-Economic-Perspective_Ferreira.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valuation of Ecosystem Services: An Economic Perspective \u2013 Susana Ferreira, University of Georgia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optRole-of-Ecosystem-Services-Valuation-in-USACE-Decision-Making_Nugent.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Role of Ecosystem Services Evaluation in USACE Decision-Making \u2013 Richard J. Nugent, III, USACE IWR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ahmadiani M, Ferreira S. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ecolecon.2019.05.021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental amenities and quality of life across the United States<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Ecological Economics,<\/em>&nbsp;164, p.106341.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacKerron G, Mourato S. (2013). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.gloenvcha.2013.03.010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Happiness is greater in natural environments<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Global Environmental Change<\/em>,&nbsp;23(5), pp.992-1000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costanza R, d&#8217;Arge R, De Groot R, Farber S, Grasso M, Hannon B, Limburg K, Naeem S, O\u2019Neill RO, Paruelo J, Raskin RG, Sutton P, van den Belt M. (1997). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/387253a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The value of the world&#8217;s ecosystem services and natural capital<\/a>. <em>Nature<\/em> 387, 253\u2013260.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying and Promoting Helpful Vegetation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optConsiderations-and-Resources-for-Vegetation-Selection-on-Levees_Guerrero.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Considerations and Resources for Vegetation Selection on Levees &#8211; Lorena Guerrero, USACE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/optIdentifying-Suitable-Woody-Vegetation_Bentrup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Identifying Suitable Woody Vegetation \u2013 Gary Bentrup, USDA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bentrup G, Dosskey MG. (2022). Tree Advisor: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/land11030397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Novel Woody Plant Selection Tool to Support Multifunctional Objectives<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Land<\/em>,&nbsp;11(3), p.397.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dosskey MG, Vidon P, Gurwick NP, Allan CJ, Duval TP, Lowrance R. (2010). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1752-1688.2010.00419.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The role of riparian vegetation in protecting and improving chemical water quality in streams<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association<\/em>,&nbsp;46(2), pp.261-277.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18208,"template":"","tags":[60],"event-types":[69],"class_list":["post-18194","engagements","type-engagements","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-news","event-types-workshops"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Information, Analysis, and Data to Better Understand Levee Vegetation Benefits - Engineering With Nature<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ewn.erdc.dren.mil\/engagements\/event\/information-analysis-and-data-to-better-understand-levee-vegetation-benefits\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Information, Analysis, and Data to Better Understand Levee Vegetation Benefits - Engineering With Nature\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In 2023 USACE convened a workshop that brought together researchers and scientists to present and discuss the most recent scientific information available regarding benefits of woody vegetation on riverside slopes and levees, including geotechnical, environmental, economic, and social factors. 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