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Development of Natural and Nature-based Features Decision Support Tools for Great Lakes Shorelines in Michigan and New York
March 27
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The Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee March webinar presentation will be “Development of Natural and Nature-based Features (NNBF) Decision Support Tools for Great Lakes Shorelines in Michigan and New York” by Brian Majka of GEI.
The use of natural and nature-based features (NNBF) for erosion control and flood management along coastal shorelines is growing nationwide. However, as an emerging practice, there are limited tools available to guide landowners and practitioners in the selection of NNBF techniques. The States of Michigan and New York, in parallel efforts, are currently developing decision support tools (DST’s) to better inform the selection of NNBF practices with the intent to increase resiliency in coastal communities. The DSTs are semi-quantitative, combining engineering practices with ecological considerations in tools that will be functional and easy to use for both non-professional landowners and professional designers and practitioners. This presentation will review NNBF practices on Great Lakes Shorelines and will review the tools, which are currently under development. The presenter is Brian Majka, a Senior Restoration Ecologist who has led design and construction of many ecological restoration projects throughout the Great Lakes region.
Event website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2992620404365327452
Contact: Tim Lewis, IERQC Co-Chair, GDIT
Email: [email protected]