Nature Based Engineering


Using natural features to increase resilience

  • Nature-based solutions booklet

    A Strategy Guide

    A guide to help community leaders use nature-based solutions (NBS) to minimize the risks of natural hazards.

  • Response to flood risk booklet

    Transforming Flood Risk Management

    Conventional strategies and incremental approaches to flood risk management intent on crisis response rather than prevention are insufficient to address changing risk levels and lack a long-term focus on resilience.

  • Property overvaluation from flood risk

    Climate Change Real Estate Bubble

    A 2023 study highlights a massive real estate bubble in the U.S. — property that is overvalued by $121-$237 billion because of current flood risk.

  • Living Shorelines

    Living Shorelines

    Shorelines are moving. This video reviews examines new living shoreline tools and options for reduced flooding and damage.

  • Enhancing Benefits Evaluations for Water Resources Projects

    Enhancing Benefits Evaluations for Water Resources Projects

    A collaborative effort to accelerate progress and on infrastructure projects for navigation, flood risk management, water operations, and ecosystem restoration consistent with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering With Nature® initiative.

  • International Guidelines On Natural And Nature-Based Features For Flood Risk Management

    International Guidelines On Natural And Nature-Based Features For Flood Risk ManagementNew List Item

    To deliver infrastructure that sustains our communities, economy, and environment, we must innovate, modernize, and even revolutionize our approach to infrastructure development.