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In an interview with Terra Et Aqua, Dr. Todd Bridges describes how and why the Engineering With Nature initiative began, shares outstanding projects and challenges, and anticipates creating future value from the nature-human connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In short Todd states, “People need more nature in their lives, not less.” Read the full interview.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terra et Aqua is a quarterly publication that aims to disseminate knowledge accrued by global dredging professionals as well as solutions to issues facing the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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