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INSTRUCTORS:
- Dan Walker, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
- Brian Bledsoe, Ph.D, P.E., F.ASCE
- Jeffrey King, Ph.D, P.E.
- Samuel Whitin, CERP
Purpose and Background
These presentations introduces the concept of nature-based solutions (NBS) and their role in natural hazard reduction and habitat preservation and creation as commonly used in more temperate regions. Using this experience as a baseline, the speakers then pivot to how these principles could or should be adapted for use in the Arctic or adjacent cold regions where biological processes differ as do the goals and needs of the local communities’ projects are intended to serve.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define nature-based solutions (NbS) and describe the continuum of NbS features that exist
- Identify what is needed to prioritize and accelerate use of NbS
- Identify the 5 elements that are expanding the EWN lattice
- Identify the 5 foundational principles critical to success of a EWN/NbS project
- Describe 3 ways to measure progress through use of the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Regions (NSAR)
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes are assessed and achieved through passing a 10 multiple choice question post-test with at least a 70%.
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Scientists
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Coastal Resilience professionals
- Engineers working in cold regions
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 0.2 CEU/2 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]