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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk Reduction Washington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013 Innovative Approaches using Nature Based Features in New York and New Jersey Jon K. Miller, Ph.D. Davidson Lab Assistant Director Coastal Engineering, Assistant Director NJ CPTAS, NJ Sea Grant Coastal Processes Specialist

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Page 1: Innovative Approaches using Nature Based Features …Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk Reduction Washington D.C. – November 21 -22, 2013

Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Innovative Approaches using Nature Based Features in New York and

New Jersey

Jon K. Miller, Ph.D.

Davidson Lab Assistant Director Coastal Engineering,Assistant Director NJ CPTAS,

NJ Sea Grant Coastal Processes Specialist

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

HUDSON RIVER SUSTAINABLE SHORELINES DEMONSTRATION SITE NETWORK

HRNERR, NYS DEC, Stevens, Cary Institute, and many others…

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Habirshaw, NY

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Coxsackie, NY

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Sustainable Shorelines Products

• Literature Reviews (engineering & ecology)• Comparison of natural vs. engineered shoreline

ecology• Demonstration Site Network• Physical Forces Analysis• Forensic Analysis (underway)• All available at:

http://www.hrnerr.org/hudson-river-sustainable-shorelines

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

URBAN ENVIRONMENTSNYC Parks, NYC EDC, MWA, Stevens, SeArc, many others…

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Bio/Green Walls

“a collection of approaches, all of which attempt to soften a traditionally hard edge through the introduction of ecologically friendly modifications”

“Walls or barriers that have been enhanced in any way to encourage habitat development”

Example ProjectsDesigning The EdgeAlternative Concrete Solutions

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

NYC Dept. of Parks and RecreationDesigning the Edge

Objectives:• Improve ecological value of urban

shore• Modify the waterfront edge to

enhance safe access to the water by the public

• Increase compatibility with recreational users

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Finished Product

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Enhanced Concrete Solutions(Photos & Info Courtesy SeArc Consultants)

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Oysters in Urban Environments

Andrew Rella Dissertation Research & NYC EDC “Changing the Course..” 2nd Place: Oyster Encasements for Pile Enhancement

(http://www.nycedc.com/WaterfrontCompetition)

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

NEW JERSEY PROJECTS

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Beaches & Dunes

• Horshoe crab / red knot• ALS, NFWF, Conserve

Wildlife Foundation, …

Photos: http://wetlandsinstitute.org/conservation/horseshoe-crab-conservation/post-sandy-emergency-restoration/

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Non-Traditional Beach Fills

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Feeder Evolution• Rapid initial adjustment of

feeder feature – 8’ vertical in 16 days

• 15’ of vertical erosion and 250’ of recession of feeder over initial 3 months

• 52% of the material remained in placement area after 10 months

• 84% accounted for within 2 miles of placement area (longshore transport)

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Opportunities

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Mordecai Island

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

DELSI PROJECTPartnership for the Delaware Estuary & Rutgers Haskins Lab

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Maurice River

Photos courtesy Partnership for Delaware Estuary & Rutgers Haskins Lab

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Photos courtesy Partnership for Delaware Estuary & Rutgers Haskins Lab

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Oysters in NJ

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RESEARCH

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Modern-day landscape

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Hypothetical landscape modificationsPurple-shallowed channel; green – restored wetland islands

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Modified landscape

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DIFFERENCE: reduction of 0.5-1.5 ft in SWEL

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Natural and Nature-Based Approaches to Support Coastal Resilience and Risk ReductionWashington D.C. – November 21-22, 2013

Physical Models

Tested the effect the wall had on;• % Current Reduction• Wake Dissipation

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For More Info Jon MillerDavidson LaboratoryStevens Institute of Technology711 Hudson Street, Hoboken, [email protected] Ph:201-216-8591