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.
March 26, 2024
Report Shows Continued Decline of U.S. Wetlands
By News Editor
A new report from the US Fish & Wildlife Service says that wetland loss rates have increased by 50 percent since 2009
July 31, 2023
How Sackett v. EPA Will Impact Our Ability to Reduce Flood Risk
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
While there are new challenges to improving wetlands protection in a post-Sackett world, there is still a lot that can be done at the state and local level
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.
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.
March 14, 2022
Protecting Ports from Flooding and Sea Level Rise
By Savannah Bertrand and Bridget Williams
Ports must consider their near-term and long-term climate change vulnerabilities when planning for the future. In many cases, infrastructure will be needed to protect ports from flooding and sea level rise.
March 4, 2022
ASFPM Submits Letter for the Record on Nature-Based Infrastructure Hearing
By News Editor
The hearing, “From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure,” focused on the current state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure as well as the research gaps in the federal coordination, investment, and engagement needed to support the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.
August 6, 2020
FEMA Publishes New Guide on Nature-based Solutions
By News Editor
Building Community Resilience with Nature-based Solutions: A Guide for Local Communities was developed by FEMA to help communities identify and engage the staff and resources that can play a role in building resilience with nature-based solutions.