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Over the course of the next decade, the Coldwater Connection Campaign will utilize $19 million of federal investment provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to reconnect 125 miles of wild steelhead and salmon spawning and rearing habitat on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The partnership has spent years working to identify the most impactful culverts blocking fish migration and are now hiring local contractors to remove barriers and replace them with better structures that will help struggling steelhead and salmon populations and provide durable road infrastructure for local communities. TU’s Luke Kelly explains: “Many of these culverts were placed 50 or 60 years ago without thought put into hydrology and fluctuating river flows. This area is a rainforest, and we can see river flows increase 5,000 percent or more in just 24 hours. Flows like that going through an undersized culvert can cause entire road segments to wash into the stream.” Construction kicked off this summer on Wisen Creek, an important tributary of the Sol Duc River, where Trout Unlimited replaced three high-priority culverts identified by the Coldwater Connection Campaign. A new article from NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration highlights this critical work and the partnerships that are making it possible.

“At the end of the study, what we’ll have is an adaptation road map that includes all the information, resources and tools for the community to start to take action,” shared Civil/Coastal Engineer James Jackson, P.E., in an interview with the Point Reyes Light about new technical documents which outline sea level rise adaptation options for Stinson Beach in Marin County, California. The documents, which ESA produced for the Marin County Community Development Agency, outline a range of adaptation measures for the community and surrounding areas to consider in addressing vulnerabilities to coastal flooding, wave run-up, coastal erosion, and rising groundwater caused by sea level rise. Nearly two dozen potential adaptation measures are detailed, such as beach nourishment, vegetated dunes, cobble berms, horizontal levees, elevating homes and infrastructure, and realignment or retreat. The measures are evaluated by feasibility, effectiveness, regulatory challenges to implementation, and other considerations. Ultimately, these documents are meant to serve as a resource that informs residents and helps them decide which measures to pursue in order to protect the community from rising sea levels in the decades ahead. Check out the recent news coverage about the study here: https://lnkd.in/ggVjcUQ7 and here: https://lnkd.in/gvWcsAZQ. And find the documents at the following link: https://lnkd.in/geXQ7_kQ Stay tuned for next steps on the analysis of holistic adaptation pathways for the community, and development of the community's Adaptation Roadmap. County of Marin #StinsonBeach #SeaLevelRise #CoastalFlooding #AdaptationAndResilience #ClimateAdaptation #CoastalPlanning

Last week’s Flood and Coast conference was a big success for the SYSTRA team! 🌊 Our colleagues really enjoyed sharing their expertise and insight, and were able to have lots of great conversations with other industry professionals about the innovative solutions that can help the people and places most at risk from flooding and coastal erosion. 💡 Here at SYSTRA we specialise in guiding clients and partners through complex water and climate projects, safeguarding communities from floods and climate change impacts. Our expertise ensures efficient and sustainable water resource management. Did you know that we streamlined approvals through strategic environmental assessments, enabling progress while adhering to regulatory standards for Project Kraken❓⬇️ Find out more about our commitment to sustainable and resilient water engineering in action: https://loom.ly/3R0vUj8 #FloodandCoast2024 #coastalerosion #flooding #sustainability #urbandrainage #drainage #floodrisk #floodriskmanagement #sustainablewatermanagement #watermanagement #water #utilities #construction #infrastructure #engineering #waterengineering #biodiversity #ProjectKraken #offshorewind #offfshorewindfarm

We have water in the Don River! #civilengineering #environmentalscience #waterfront #environmentalengineering

🌧️🌿🏙️ Reflecting on the recent events of Tropical Storm Ophelia in NYC on September 29th, 2023, I can only think again of the critical need for blue-green infrastructure solutions in our journey to build sustainable, and resilient 21st & 22nd century infrastructure systems. Tropical Storm Ophelia showed us once again that our world is facing a new era of extreme weather events. While the flash flooding that inundated New York City is a stark reminder of the growing climate challenges we're encountering, there is also opportunity - an opportunity to pivot and transform the way we design, manage, and configure our urban spaces. 🚀 The Way Forward 🚀 As we continue to witness the impacts of climate change, we must take a proactive stance. Blue-green infrastructure should be an integral part of urban planning and redevelopment projects. Collaboration between government agencies, private sectors, and the community is essential for its successful implementation. Ramboll and Rebuild by Design have prepared a new report that explores the business case for implementing blue-green infrastructure into the urban fabric in NYC, and the benefits that can be derived from such an approach. Seeing this report in development and the work that NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is doing now with it's cloudburst management program, I am beginning to see a vision for how the future urban landscape might look in NYC with multi-functional blue-green infrastructure artfully integrated. Looking forward to building on this important work with both public and private partners! 🌍💪 #ClimateResilience #Sustainability #BlueGreenInfrastructure #ClimateAction You can find a link to the report embedded in the article below - Enjoy!

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) selected EA to provide natural resources evaluations and studies under a multi-year contract. The agreement’s initial term extends through 31 December 2025, with the option of five additional 1-year extensions.   #NaturalResources #EnvironmentalStudies #EnvironmentalConservation

If you've been following along with our Resilient Communities campaign, you're probably looking for actionable ways to increase #sustainability and #resiliency in your city, town, or county. NOAA gives a glimpse into a promising project involving marsh restoration: https://ow.ly/OrwX50PT4Le

In probably a world first, Wales have done the right thing and relocated some important worms before... https://lnkd.in/eQ5eEcfF Happy Monday, TG #construction #engineering #environmentalstewardship #sustainability #worms

The erosion of coastal cliffs is a growing problem across the globe, with increasingly severe weather patterns exacerbating the issue. Fortunately, engineering innovations are emerging to combat this challenge. The construction of artificial reefs and offshore breakwaters, as well as the use of environmentally-friendly materials, are just some ways in which coastal cliffs are being protected. These measures not only safeguard the surrounding infrastructure and communities, but they also ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and biodiversity of our coastlines. #coastalresilience #environmentprotection