USACE Regional Sediment Management and Engineering with Nature 2013 Workshop Summary

Abstract

PURPOSE: This document summarizes the major activities and findings of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) workshop entitled Regional Sediment Management (RSM) and Engineering With Nature (EWN). The workshop was held August 20-22, 2013, at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sponsored by the RSM and the Dredging Operations Environmental Research programs, the overall goals of the workshop were to: 1) identify RSM and EWN opportunities within the USACE missions; 2) introduce seven new EWN action projects; 3) provide RSM program updates and conduct the annual RSM In-Progress Review of district initiatives for fiscal year 2013; 4) share successes and lessons learned across the RSM and EWN communities; 5) establish future RSM and EWN directions and collaborations with districts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA609612

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  • Cynthia J. Banks
  • Jennifer M. Smith

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  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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  • Flood Control
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  • Materials
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  • Research Facilities
  • Sedimentation
  • Sediments
  • Systems Approach
  • Workshops

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