EWN and University of Florida Researchers Characterize Dune Geophysical Properties
In May 2023, Drs. Justin Shawler and Brian Harris (ERDC-CHL) led a pilot field study in partnership with collaborators at the University of Florida (UF) to investigate dune geophysical properties. This research, led by Leigh Provost (ERDC-CHL) as part of the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN), focuses on sand dune restoration strategies and the […]
Remembering a Great Partner and Friend
It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Justin Ehrenwerth, a much-respected friend to the Engineering With Nature community. Justin’s contributions to EWN and the broader field of natural infrastructure are immense. Justin’s kindness towards people and enthusiasm for his work were inspiring. One of Justin’s most recent contributions to Engineering […]
Re-Initiating the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, are re-initiating the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Strom Risk Management Study. The purpose of the study is to reduce coastal storm risk in Miam-Dade County through the implementation of coastal storm risk management features. However, the study is being updated […]
Synergizing to Understand Ecological Drivers of Coastal Dune Stability
The Network for Engineering With Nature brought together researchers from the University of Florida and the Engineer Research and Development Center to evaluate ecological drivers of dune stability to better inform restoration design and coastal dune management guidance. The two organizations will synergize field experiments, observational surveys, physical modeling, and numerical modeling. The workshop was […]
An Earth Day Tour by Assistant Secretary of the Army to an EWN Proving Ground – USACE Mobile District
To celebrate Earth Day and highlight the outstanding USACE efforts to expand benefits by aligning natural and engineering processes, the honorable Mr. Michael L. Conner, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, visited the USACE Mobile District to view coastal Engineering With Nature projects. The visit included meetings with stakeholders and partners along the […]
DOD Officials Emphasize the Role of Engineering With Nature in Addressing Climate and Energy Security Challenges
In a recent international conference, DOD officials, including Assistant Secretary of the Army for EE&I Rachel Jacobsen, highlighted the Department’s commitment to combating climate and energy security challenges. Jacobsen emphasized the Army’s use of ‘Engineering with Nature’ to enhance infrastructure resilience and collaborative efforts to develop alternative and resilient energy systems. Read the full article […]
