Strengthening Coastal Resilience with Nature-Based Solutions and Community Effort in Rockaway Beach
By Joanne Castagna, Ed.D., public affairs specialist and writer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District In Rockaway Beach, New York, a remarkable effort is underway that combines nature-based solutions with strong community engagement to protect the coastline and improve the resilience of this vulnerable area. This collaborative endeavor is driven by a partnership […]
Engineering With Nature (EWN) in Action: Demonstrating Multipurpose Benefits
A recent feature in the Waterways Journal showcases the multipurpose benefits achievable by aligning natural and engineering processes. This effort, centered around the Baptiste Collette Bayou near Venice, Louisiana, utilized dredged material from navigation channels to create islands providing valuable bird habitat, attracting 74 different bird species over three years. By strategically placing unconfined dredged […]
Workshop Explores Opportunities for Engineering With Nature Solutions in Coastal Urban Marshes
On July 11, 2024, Dr. Andrew McQueen from the ERDC Environmental Laboratory and Sabrina Collins from the USACE Huntington District participated in a multi-agency workshop focused on applying Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in Belle Isle Marsh. This workshop aimed to explore opportunities for Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) approaches in alignment with the City of Boston’s Coastal […]
Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives Featured at the Western Dredging Association Summit 2024
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) 2024 Dredging Summit and Expo, held in Tampa, Florida, from 25-27 June 2024, was a significant platform for promoting Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in the dredging industry. The USACE Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program played a pivotal role in the event, showcasing its commitment to sustainable engineering and environmental stewardship. On […]
Research Update: Innovative Sensor Deployment to Save New Jersey Wetlands
Scotch Bonnet, NJ – Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (ERDC-CHL) have deployed advanced geotechnical and ecological sensors at a critical coastal site to combat the degradation of New Jersey’s wetlands. Addressing Wetland Degradation In recent years, extensive areas of New Jersey’s coastal wetlands have been threatened […]
Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) Inaugural Partner’s Symposium
The inaugural Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) Partner’s Symposium, held from May 22-24, 2024, in St. Augustine, Florida, successfully brought together over 170 attendees from 28 partner organizations, marking a milestone for the Network. This gathering facilitated more complete introductions across partner organizations who shared knowledge to advance the adoption of nature-based solutions (NBS) […]
New Book Showcases Nature-Based Solutions Around the World
We are pleased to announce the release of Engineering With Nature: An Atlas, Volume 3. Release Date: May 22, 2024 View the 22 May 2024 press release from the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center. Building on the success of its predecessors, the newest volume of the Engineering With Nature (EWN) Atlas continues to […]
Advancing Nature-Based Solutions: A Key Focus for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
In a recent memo, the US Army Assistant Secretary for Civil Works, Michael Connor, emphasized the increasing need to integrate nature-based solutions (NBS) in Civil Works (CW) projects. Recognizing the importance of this approach, the memo provides guidance and direction to continue leveraging NBS where appropriate, highlighting the critical role of Engineering With Nature (EWN) […]
Surveying Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Placement Sites at the Philadelphia District
Dr. Brian Harris, a Research Civil Engineer with the Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, took a temporary detail with the USACE Philadelphia District (USACE-NAP), co-leading two site visits of Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) projects, funded by the Engineering With Nature Program and the Philadelphia District. The first project is […]
Signed: A New Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to Collaboratively Quantify Nature’s Benefits for Human Well-Being
A process to incorporate the benefits of nature for human well-being will help USACE achieve more comprehensive benefits accounting and therefore more informed project evaluation. Ideally, this work, in combination with related EWN research, will continue to increase USACE’s ability to deliver projects that meet the expressed interests of non-federal sponsors and will support important […]
