Richly vegetated barriers of mature dunes serve as natural defenses and help protect ecosystems on barrier islands from storms and rising seas. A recent study by researchers at Texas A&M University looked into what makes a barrier island a “barrier.”…
America’s First Glass Recycling Company for Coastal Restoration Opens New Facility in St. Bernard
From left to right: Patrice Cusimano, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. A; Cindi Meyer, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. C; Franziska Trautmann,…
Dead Sea Coastal Erosion Research May Help Protect Coastlines Worldwide
The shore of the Dead Sea is covered in gravels and other sediments of different sizes. Using the Signature1000 ADCP, the researchers unpacked the role…
Understanding erosion of protective coastal dune systems
A series of instruments were placed on land and in the water immediately in front of the artificial dunes constructed by the researchers. This allowed the team to capture the waves as they moved from offshore toward the dunes. (Photo: TU Delft) As sea…
Designing Sustainable Coastal Infrastructure as Sea Levels Rise
HDR Experts Share Insights on Adaptability, Aesthetics and Long-Term Planning Coastal communities confronting sea level rise, recurrent flooding and severe weather frequently turn to infrastructure such as seawalls to protect their communities. But determining…
Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Selects Stantec to Develop Floodplain Modeling and Mapping
The project aims to improve resiliency in two of Nebraska’s most at-risk counties LINCOLN, NE TSX, NYSE:STN - The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR) has selected leading global design firm Stantec to conduct floodplain modeling and mapping…
WSP USA and Mote Marine Laboratory Partner to Advance Coastal Restoration and Resilience
Alliance combines cutting-edge environmental and engineering design with innovative marine science and research to address climate change in the southeastern U.S. TALLAHASSEE, FL— Sarasota, Florida-based Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has signed…
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Communities to Spend Nearly $2 Billion Over Next Five Years Combating Coastal Damages from Climate Change
Survey respondents reported spending $878 million USD over past two years to respond to coastal challenges; Mayors urgently call on Congress to include needed funds in the upcoming infrastructure package. CHICAGO – A survey of 241 cities, villages and…
ANSI/AWWA C901 Update Heightens Standards For HDPE Water Service Pipes
IRVING, Texas - According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the 2020 revision to the AWWA C901 standard provides specifiers and end-users with the best grade of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for water service pipes. PPI is the major…
Great Lakes Commission and Historic Ford House Team up for Restoration of Lake St. Clair Shoreline and Wildlife Habitats
GROSSE POINTE SHORES, Michigan - Ford House, the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, is teaming up with the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project to restore disappearing wildlife habitats…
