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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Ecological Restoration

Background:

  • Coastal communities face increasing threats from global environmental factors like extreme weather and human damage.
  • Traditional shoreline hardening methods (seawalls, bulkheads) cause environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.
  • Growing developmental pressures require sustainable solutions that work with nature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an integrated approach for enhancing coastal marine biodiversity using nature-based solutions (NBS).
  • To demonstrate how engineering practice can incorporate ecological sciences and landscape architecture for sustainable coastal development.
  • To highlight the role of the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative.

Main Methods:

  • Integrating ecological sciences and NBS into engineering design through structured decision-making.
  • Utilizing landscape architecture renderings to visualize and communicate EWN concepts.
  • Applying an integrated approach to new infrastructure design and the modification or repair of existing infrastructure.

Main Results:

  • The integrated approach enhances biodiversity in coastal marine environments.
  • Nature-based solutions offer protection while improving environmental quality and biodiversity.
  • Collaboration with landscape architects is crucial for successful EWN implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Engineering With Nature (EWN) provides a framework for balancing economic, environmental, and social benefits in coastal projects.
  • An integrated approach incorporating NBS and landscape architecture leads to resilient coastal infrastructure that preserves or enhances biodiversity.
  • Visual communication tools like renderings are vital for decision-making in EWN projects.