ERDC Partners to Develop a Guide for Streamlining Permitting of Nature-Based Solutions
In an effort to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS), researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) collaborated with a multi-agency team to develop a best practices guide. The Federal Permitting and Environmental Reviews for Nature-Based Solutions: A Best Practices Guide, recently released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) […]
Dr. Kyle McKay presents Engineering With Nature as a Means to Jointly Advance Infrastructure and Conservation for the AEES Webinar Series
On November 14, 2024, Kyle McKay, PhD, PE presented for the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) Webinar Series. Dr. McKay is a researcher with the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Environmental Laboratory. His research focuses broadly on examining the ecological effects of water resources infrastructure with applications related to urban ecosystem restoration, ecological models, dam […]
Lidar and Multispectral Image Surveys Monitor Wetlands Elevated with Dredge Material in the Back-Bay Identifying Areas for Future Improvement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District (USACE-NAP) is making strides in coastal resilience by collaborating with The Wetlands Institute (TWI) and New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to restore a degraded section of back-bay wetland at Scotch Bonnet, NJ. Using sediment dredged from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICWW), the project seeks to […]
White House Strategy Highlights Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research, Including EWN Contributions
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released the National Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research Strategy, outlining a path to advance research on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This technology uses ocean processes to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide, while addressing risks and tradeoffs. The strategy, aligned with the Ocean […]
Predictive Tools for Coastal Resilience: New Research on Coastal Dune Evolution
As natural hazards impact coastal areas, tools that can model potential future scenarios are essential for planners. In a recent article published on DredgeWire, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) researchers Nick Cohn and Dylan Anderson discuss advanced modeling tools that forecast the evolution of coastal dunes, a vital natural barrier against flooding. These tools […]
Engineering With Nature at Restore America’s Estuaries Summit: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience
10 October 2024 | Crystal City, VA The Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) participated in the 2024 Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) Summit, a premier gathering dedicated to the protection and restoration of estuaries and coastal ecosystems. The summit brought together professionals, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore practical, […]
EWN Presence & Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives at ASBPA 2024 – ERDC Strongly Represented
The 2024 ASBPA Conference in Galveston, Texas, provided a vital platform for the Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program to share its groundbreaking work on nature-based solutions (NBS) and strengthen collaborations with partners from various sectors. ERDC scientists and engineers, led several technical sessions that explored the integration of natural systems into infrastructure projects, a key […]
N-EWN Team Relocates a Live Dune Segment for Laboratory Investigation
The EWN research team from the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), together with partners from the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), in coordination with local agencies, has undertaken a groundbreaking study to investigate the ecological drivers of dune stability. This research will improve our understanding of the role of natural vegetation in dune […]
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 […]
