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Finding homes for future fowl: Ducks Unlimited student heads into the lowcountry to assess waterfowl habitat
CHARLESTON, SC – Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) students come from departments across the University of Georgia, but they share a few common characteristics: an interest in work that transcends traditional disciplines, a drive to build a better future, and a love for getting out of the office and into nature. Natural Infrastructure Fellow Noah Cleveland spent his spring…
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IRIS hosts Georgia Statewide Resilience Assessment Convening in Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA – We believe resilience is all about being prepared. Our home state of Georgia agrees. That’s why this spring, 70 representatives from local government, industry partners, utility companies, regional commissions, conservation organizations and more convened for a Statewide Resilience Assessment meeting in Atlanta. This one-day event set out with the goal of creating a roadmap to a more…
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Two good things at once: encouraging wetland design for phosphorus uptake and waterfowl habitat
Wetlands do a myriad of good things for humanity: protecting cities from storms by soaking up and slowing down the flow of floodwaters, helping filter out pollutants, and providing places to escape out into the natural world. However, when thinking about where and how to install wetlands, it can be difficult to keep these many benefits in mind. Two common…
