Science-based Framework for Environmental Benefits Assessment

Abstract

This report outlines a framework for evaluating ecosystem restoration benefits within the context of USACE Civil Works planning process. An emphasis is placed on knowledge gained from research conducted under the Environmental Benefits Analysis (EBA) Program to address needs for a science-based assessment strategy that moves the standard of practice closer to the state-of-science for EBA. Current practice can be improved with the explicit use of conceptual models, establishment of clear objectives and associated metrics, better predictive tools, quantification of uncertainty, more structured decision methods, and adaptive management. The report is intended to assist Corps water resources planners and Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) in evaluating ecosystem restoration projects, programmatic considerations and general advancements in restoration science. It should also assist ERDC researchers and program managers as well as USACE water resources planners in aligning EBA products to meet planning needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA583092

Entities

People

  • Bruce Pruitt
  • Burton C Suedel
  • Dave Tazik
  • David L. Price
  • J. Craig Fischenich
  • Leigh Skaggs
  • S. Kyle McKay
  • Sarah J. Miller

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Climate Change
  • Computational Science
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Delphi Method
  • Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Information Science
  • Probability Distributions
  • Standards
  • Water
  • Water Resources

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design