By phys.org, June 18th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! An acceleration of coastal overtopping around the world The combination of sea level rise, tides, storm surge and waves has increased the overtopping of natural and artificial coastal protection by
The Shediac Bay Association has produced its Rain garden design and construction guide for homeowners! Take a look to learn more about this functional piece of landscaping that benefits pollinators, the environment and your property. Click here to see the
By phys.org, May 26th, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Urban heat islands affect tree canopy temperatures and health, study says Healthy urban tree canopies provide shade and water transpiration that can mitigate the warming effects of urban heat islands
By the Canadian Institute for Climate Choice Click Here for Original Post! Natural Infrastructure Case Studies for Canada The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has developed three new case studies in partnership with Smart Prosperity Institute. These case studies inform
By Infrastructure Canada, 14 May, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Canada Healthy Community Initiative: Opportunity for Natural Infrastructure in Public Spaces The second round of funding for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative is open. Applicants can apply for funding
By the Water Canada, 12 January, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Building the Business Case for Natural Infrastructure Flooding is a critical issue facing Canadian municipalities that will only become more challenging as we continue to experience the effects of
From: Department of Finance Canada, 19 April, 2021 Click Here for the Original Post! Canadian Government Proposes Natural Infrastructure Funds in 2021 Budget On April 19th, the Canadian Government announced a $200 millions fund for natural infrastructure projects. In doing
This year again, NBEN’s Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise project is seeking partners to to enhance the outreach of existing or planned natural infrastructure projects in New Brunswick by partnering with organizations to support them in developing educational materials
By the MNAI, 11 March, 2021 Click Here for Original Post! Studies examine natural assets’ role in coastal risk and resilience Gibsons, B.C., and Pointe-du-Chêne, New Brunswick, are learning about the value of their coastal natural assets and how they
This report produced by Lyndsey M. Burrell, as part of a Master’s degree of Environmental Management at University of New Brunswick, documents the range of values and perceptions of forests among local stakeholders. It includes New Brunswickers’ ranking of ecological
This report produced by Baani Dhillon, as part of a Master’s degree of Environmental Management at University of New Brunswick, documents the range of values and perceptions of wetlands among local stakeholders. It includes New Brunswickers’ ranking of ecological functions