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 […]
Federal Construction: Holding the Line

US Army Corps of Engineers heads natural solutions for coastal flooding in New York and New Jersey Read the article by Dr. JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. Learn how USACE is using nature-based solutions (NBS) informed by The International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management in the New York District—TheFire Island Inlet to […]
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 […]
WINNER: NNBF Guidelines recognized for International Excellence

In June 2022, the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coast Excellence Awards recognized the International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management as the winner in International Excellence. The annual awards ceremony provides a fantastic opportunity to promote the recent work individuals and teams have done to manage flood and coastal risk, build local flood […]
Bridges Briefs Coastal Resilience Interagency Working Group on International NNBF Guidelines

Dr. Todd Bridges introduced the International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management to the White House Coastal Resilience Interagency Working Group on September 21, 2021. The working group includes senior leaders from the Executive Office of the President and from agencies across the federal government, including NOAA, FEMA, HUD, DOD, DOI, […]