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Working With Nature Pays Off: UGA Study Finds Natural Infrastructure Delivers Returns of Up to 8-to-1
Athens, Georgia – When decision-makers consider whether to invest in nature-based infrastructure, they often don’t have the full financial picture. A new University of Georgia study aims to change that. Researchers at UGA’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, developed a more comprehensive method for calculating the true costs and benefits of natural…
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Department of the Navy and University of Georgia Partner to Strengthen Shore Infrastructure Resilience
The Department of the Navy and the University of Georgia (UGA) have finalized a comprehensive Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to strengthen military installation resilience and environmental health. WASHINGTON D.C. (June 8, 2026) – The Department of the Navy and the University of Georgia (UGA) have finalized a comprehensive Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) to strengthen military installation resilience and environmental health.
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Engineering associate professor applies research to real life
Growing up in Orlando, Florida, hurricanes were a regular part of Matt Bilskie’s childhood. Today, he’s working to better understand and reduce their impact. An associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering and leader of the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team, Bilskie’s research focuses on the dynamic interactions between natural systems and the built environment. His…
