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The American Society of Civil Engineers endorses the use of nature-based solutions as crucial tool in combatting climate change in new policy statement
In a recent policy statement, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) endorsed the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) as a crucial tool for addressing the threat of climate change and bolstering community and ecological resilience. ASCE’s recognition of NbS as a crucial tool in future infrastructure projects is an important step toward accelerating global adoption: their new policy addresses…
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IRIS researchers co-produce online training on ecological stream mitigation practices for wetland managers
In collaboration with the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), IRIS Director Dr. Brian Bledsoe and alum Dr. Holly Yaryan Hall recently introduced an online training series for aquatic resources staff on compensatory stream mitigation projects. The training was funded through a cooperative agreement with U.S. EPA Region 4 (Southeast) and reviews practices for CWA Section 404-compliant projects. The training…
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NOAA recommends collaborative oyster reef restoration project for funding
ATHENS, GA – A new project seeks to join Sapelo Island’s Saltwater Geechee community and public entities in a collaborative effort to reduce flooding through oyster reef restoration. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association recommended the project, which is a collaboration between the University of Georgia’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, Save Our Legacy Ourself, and Shell to Shore, for…
