Nature-based Approaches

    November 13, 2024

    Shifting Seasons and Climate Change Adaptation

    By Allie Pouliot and Jenna Moran

    ASFPM staffers reflect on Shifting Seasons Summit, which brings together Tribal decision makers, federal agencies, Indigenous practitioners, land resource stewards, and climate change scientists.

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    May 8, 2024

    USACE Issues Memo on Nature-Based Solutions

    By News Editor

    The memorandum provides additional guidance and direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on incorporating nature-based solutions.

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    January 30, 2024

    Workshop Explores Benefits of Integrated Watershed Management Planning

    By News Editor

    NAWM – ASFPM workshop focuses on integrating natural hazard mitigation and Clean Water Act planning.

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    March 8, 2023

    Drought to Deluge: Managing Water for Climate Extremes

    By Tara Lohan

    California’s recent floods show that we aren’t ready for the bigger storms that climate change will bring.

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    March 3, 2023

    National Coastal Resilience Fund is Accepting Proposals

    By News Editor

    NFWF expects to invest approximately $140 million in grants to support nature-based coastal resilience solutions. Pre-proposals are due April 12, 2023.

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    December 7, 2022

    NFWF, NOAA Announce Record $136 Million for Coastal Resilience

    By News Editor

    The grants will help coastal communities plan, design and implement resilience projects that will reduce risks from rising sea levels and more intense storms.

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    September 6, 2022

    NFWF and NOAA Announce $7.7 Million in Conservation Grants to Support Coastal Resilience Projects

    By News Editor

    The grants will support the design and implementation of projects to enhance the resilience of coastal communities in seven states.

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    August 10, 2022

    ASFPM Joins Coalition in Recommendations for USACE Water Resources Planning

    By News Editor

    ASFPM joined a coalition of 83 organizations in a letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers on recommendations for water resources principles, requirements, and guidelines (PR&G), environmental justice, and tribal policies.

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    October 2, 2021

    New International Guidelines for Nature-Based Flood Risk Management Solutions

    By News Editor

    International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management provide practitioners with information for planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance.

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    June 30, 2020

    Call for Nominations: ASBPA 2020 Best Restored Shores Award

    By News Editor

    The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is calling for nominations for its Best Restored Shores Award. This award aims to recognize projects that enhance the environment particularly on low-energy and moderate-energy shorelines.  ASBPA will accept nominations for the 2020 awards through July 17, 2020. Nominations can include: Back bay projects Living shoreline projects

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