A frequency distributed dissipation model for canopies
Existing dissipation models (bulk and frequency distributed) describing the wave attenuation in canopies rely on a characteristic shape of the velocity profile and corresponding characteristic frequency, which is integrated analytically over the height of the canopy. This means that all frequencies higher than the characteristic peak frequency are assigned excessive dissipation, while all frequencies lower […]
Corps researchers investigate how to create resilient beach dunes
The Corps Environment In the May 2019 issue of The Corps Environment, which is published quarterly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering With Nature (EWN) is featured on page 24. The article is titled “Corps researchers investigate how to create resilient beach dunes”. In the article, Dr. Duncan Bryant and Mary Bryant of […]
Realizing multiple benefits in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District dredging projects through application of Engineering With Nature® principles
ERDC Technical Note The application of Engineering With Nature® (EWN) principles at existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging and navigation projects is increasing. This technical note (TN) documents four USACE Baltimore District (NAB) projects that successfully applied EWN principles.
Engineering With Nature delivers triple wins
The Corps Environment In the February 2019 issue of The Corps Environment, which is published quarterly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering With Nature (EWN) is featured on page 17. The article is titled “Engineering With Nature delivers triple wins”. In the article, Drs. Jeff King, Burton Suedel, Tosin Sekoni and Brandon Boyd […]
Engineering with Nature Baltimore District strives to restore Chesapeake Bay islands, marshes
The Corps Environment In the October 2018 issue of The Corps Environment, which is published quarterly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering With Nature (EWN) is featured on page 15. The article is titled “Engineering with Nature Baltimore District strives to restore Chesapeake Bay islands, marshes”. In the article, Danielle Szimanski, project manager, […]
Research group studies restoration sites to determine shape of future projects
The Corps Environment In the July 2018 issue of The Corps Environment, which is published quarterly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering With Nature (EWN) is featured on page 12. The article is titled “Research group studies restoration sites to determine shape of future projects”. In the article, Elizabeth Murray discusses the accretion […]
Quantifying Wildlife and Navigation Benefits of a Dredging Beneficial-Use Project in the Lower Atchafalaya River: A Demonstration of Engineering With Nature®
Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates and maintains numerous projects in support of its various civil works missions including flood damage risk reduction, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. Originally authorized on an economic basis, these projects may produce a broad array of unaccounted for ecosystem services (ESs) that contribute […]
Terra et Aqua article: How can the Dredging Sector Join the Global Shirt towards Sustainability?
Terra et Aqua Three guiding principles are set forth to guide the sustainable development of marine infrastructure projects. For marine infrastructure projects, the importance of vision and value creation, adapting projects to nature from the onset, and viewing a project and its impacts over the long term are key to success. The insights presented in […]
Engineering With Nature Strategic Plan
The Engineering With Nature Strategic Plan 2018-2023 provided a framework for expanding implementation and partnerships. EWN continues to build on this foundation, advancing innovative approaches to infrastructure challenges.
Creating Nesting Habitat for The Common Tern (Sterna Hirundo) on The Repaired Ashtabula Breakwater: Lessons Learned
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL) developed this technical note to summarize data collected during avian monitoring efforts on a repaired breakwater in Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula, OH. The repaired breakwater included a modified design that provided nesting habitat for the state-listed (Ohio) Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). The purpose of the […]
