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INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. S. Kyle McKay, Ph.D, P.E., M.ASCE
Tim Stephens, Ph.D, P.E.
Purpose and Background
This presentation explores how hydraulic modeling supports the planning, design, and evaluation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in riverine and urban environments. Presenters will demonstrate how hydraulic processes shape NbS performance, using case studies that highlight integration challenges, modeling constraints, and opportunities for effective application. Attendees will gain insight into recent advances in NbS for flood mitigation and how these approaches interface with modern hydraulic and hydrologic modeling tools.
The session will outline practical methods for modeling NbS in river and urban systems, including strategies for evaluating performance under varying flow, storage, and conveyance conditions. Key resources, datasets, and modeling platforms will be highlighted to support NbS opportunity identification and assessment of effectiveness. Open discussion and attendee participation will ensure that participants leave with actionable hydraulic insights for integrating NbS into real-world projects.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain recent advances in NbS in river and urban flooding contexts
- Describe how to approach the modeling of NbS in river and urban settings
- Identify and evaluate opportunities and why and when they can be effective
- Identify constraints and latest advancements of modeling tools
- Explain strategies and tools to evaluate the performance of NbS
- List modeling tools and resources
Who Should Attend?
- Construction engineers
- Water resource engineers
- Environmental engineers
- Coastal engineers
- Landscape architects
- Planners, designers, project owners (all levels)
How to Earn Your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, please confirm your attendance at the live session. The certificate will be available in your myLearning account.
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