

Science
EWN - Engineering With Nature
USACE and Story Studio Network
For more than 10 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working on an initiative called Engineering With Nature that uses natural processes and systems to deliver a broad range of economic, environmental, and social benefits. EWN, as it is called, is developing and implementing nature-based solutions for infrastructure, engineering, and water projects.
EWN brings together a growing international community of scientists, engineers, and researchers, from all kinds of disciplines to collaborate on how best to harness the power of nature to innovate, solve problems, and create sustainable solutions.
This podcast tells their stories.
It’s a show about innovation and collaboration. It is about combining natural and engineering systems. And it is about amazing results for infrastructure, the environment, and communities. Scientists and experts will talk about how they are transforming traditional approaches to infrastructure challenges across the US and around the world by applying the principles and practices of EWN.
Sarah Thorne of Decision Partners has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the EWN initiative for the past decade, and, through this podcast, will share stories of the people, their unique collaborations, and a broad range of projects that exemplify the principles and practices of EWN.
We hope you’ll listen to the show and be inspired!
EWN brings together a growing international community of scientists, engineers, and researchers, from all kinds of disciplines to collaborate on how best to harness the power of nature to innovate, solve problems, and create sustainable solutions.
This podcast tells their stories.
It’s a show about innovation and collaboration. It is about combining natural and engineering systems. And it is about amazing results for infrastructure, the environment, and communities. Scientists and experts will talk about how they are transforming traditional approaches to infrastructure challenges across the US and around the world by applying the principles and practices of EWN.
Sarah Thorne of Decision Partners has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the EWN initiative for the past decade, and, through this podcast, will share stories of the people, their unique collaborations, and a broad range of projects that exemplify the principles and practices of EWN.
We hope you’ll listen to the show and be inspired!
- 20 episodes
- Updated Mar 25, 2025
Episodes20
Mar 25, 2025 · 50 min
Feb 12, 2025 · 47 minEncore Episode: A Conversation with Florence Williams about The Nature Fix
Jan 14, 2025 · 44 min“Almost Olympian” Becomes Champion and Catalyst for Nature-Based Solutions
Dec 10, 2024 · 54 minBending the Bird Curve—A Conversation with Elizabeth Gray
Nov 26, 2024 · 38 minProtecting the Legacy of the Great Lakes – A Collaborative Approach to Coastal Resiliency
Oct 22, 2024 · 57 minCreative Applications of NBS to Protect and Preserve National Parks
Oct 8, 2024 · 36 minChanneling our Superpowers for Planetary Health – Continuing our Conversation with Dr. Chris Lemon
Sep 24, 2024 · 27 minExploring Dr. Chris Lemon’s Nonlinear Exploration of the Nexus of Climate Change and Health
Sep 10, 2024 · 29 minSeason 8 Trailer – Channeling The Energy
Jul 23, 2024 · 40 minNBS Policies and Strong Collaboration are Closing the Gaps on Climate Resilience in Arctic Regions
Jul 9, 2024 · 39 minInnovative Nature-Based Solutions in Cold Regions
Jun 25, 2024 · 22 minConversations on Climate Change with Katharine Hayhoe Part 3: Inspiring Action – Katharine’s Call to Listeners
Jun 11, 2024 · 17 minConversations on Climate Change with Katharine Hayhoe. Part 2: Taking Action and the Role of NBS in Climate Solutions
May 28, 2024 · 25 minConversations on Climate Change with Katharine Hayhoe. Part 1: The Injustice of Climate Change
May 14, 2024 · 56 minSeeing the Forest for the Trees—The Value and Complexity of Forest Ecosystems
Apr 30, 2024 · 44 minUsing State-of-the-Art Tools to Cocreate a Future for the LA River
Apr 16, 2024 · 52 min3D Printing Nature-Inspired Infrastructure (NII) – The Future is Upon Us!
Apr 2, 2024 · 41 minEWN Atlas 3 Launch Coming Soon – 58 Inspiring NBS Projects
Mar 12, 2024 · 46 minCatching Up with Todd Bridges – Failing at Retirement but Advancing NBS
Feb 20, 2024 · 38 minA Personal Journey to Make NBS “Just Part of the Fabric” in the San Francisco District