Approach

STEP 1

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND PLANNING
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STEP 2

EXPLORING SOLUTION OPTIONS
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STEP 3

DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO DETERMINE SOLUTIONS TO BE USED IN A PROJECT
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STEP 4

DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN PROJECT SOLUTIONS
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STEP 1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND PLANNING

THE GUIDEBOOK ENGINEERING PAMPHLET

Voluntary guidebook to assist CW planners, designers, operators, and others in the identification and integration of NBS practices.
Can be updated frequently to add additional information
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Introduction: EWN Guiding Principles

  • Holistic

    An ecosystem approach for planning, designing, constructing and operating projects where social, economic and environmental factors are equitably weighed in the decision-making process.

  • A Systems Approach

    Reflecting the reality that USACE projects exist in complex physical and social/cultural systems, and that a single action influences many other parts of the system.

  • Science-Based

    Built on first understanding, then working deliberately with natural forces and processes to accomplish engineering goals.

  • Collaborative

    Based on effective partner and stakeholder communication, engagement and collaboration through the entire life cycle of a project beginning at the earliest conceptual stages.

  • Efficient & Cost Effective

    Reducing time and rework, while minimizing social friction.

  • Innovative

    Embracing new and emerging technologies and incorporating continuous learning, technology transfer and adoption of new and leading practices.

STEP 2. EXPLORING SOLUTION OPTIONS

NB Solutions

Considerations for Incorporating NB Solutions into Comprehensive Projects

 
Brief overview of nature based solutions, and how they can be incorporated into infrastructure projects. Benefits of combining traditional 'gray' components with nature based 'green' or 'blue' components in a hybrid approach will be described. Identifying project needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary partners, and planning which components to incorporate from the outset allows formore comprehensive solutions to address multiple problems.
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  • Coastal Beaches, Dunes, Islands, and Reefs

  • Inland Wetlands and Groundwater Recharge

  • Inland Riverine

  • Extreme Heat, Drought, and Wildfire Mitigation

STEP 3. DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO DETERMINE SOLUTIONS TO BE USED IN A PROJECT

Detailed Planning and Decision-Making Processes

Brief overview of nature based solutions, and how they can be incorporated into infrastructure projects. Benefits of combining traditional 'gray' components with nature based 'green' or 'blue' components in a hybrid approach will be described. Identifying project needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary partners, and planning which components to incorporate from the outset allows formore comprehensive solutions to address multiple problems.
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Decision-Making Processes

STEP 4. DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN PROJECT SOLUTIONS

TECHNICAL REPORTS

  • Multiple technical instruction documents on how to design, construct and maintain NB Solutions

  • Can be updated on a cycle

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