This report summarizes the latest science on the effectiveness of natural infrastructure in lowering the risks to communities from weather- and climate-related hazards. Highlighted throughout the report, evidence suggests that both natural and nature-based approaches for hazard mitigation can be equally or more effective than conventional structural approaches, and they are often more cost-effective.
January 26, 2018
The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative Case Study: Measuring the Ecological Health of a Multi-Jurisdictional Landscape
Just north of the iconic red columns of the Golden Gate Bridge lies another beloved local landmark: Mount Tamalpais....
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March 31, 2020
Sentinel Landscapes: Uniting People, Securing the Future
“A country worth defending is a country worth preserving.” Major General Michael R. Lehnert (Ret) was the Commanding General of...
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