A Use-Inspired Ecological-Economic Collaboratory for Advancing Coastal Wetland Restoration and Resilience
Our transdisciplinary collaboration between Rhode Island and Louisiana advances coastal wetland restoration through modeling, molecular biomonitoring, and innovative financing, ultimately enhancing community resilience and economic sustainability.
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Our mission addresses critical needs of the 40% of Americans living in coastal regions.
Our Research
We integrate research across themes to build capacity, enhance workforce development, and facilitate community engagement and knowledge transfer.
Biomonitoring
Molecular Biomonitoring of Wetland Conditions
Field sampling and molecular indicators to assess wetland health.
moDELING
AI-Enhanced Wetland Modeling
Forecasting wetland change, flooding, and biodiversity across RI and LA.
economics
Wetland Valuation & Restoration Financing
Valuing wetland ecosystem services and building sustainable restoration financing.
Capacity building
Transdisciplinary Collaboration
Data integration, predictive modeling, innovative financing, and policy research.
Workforce
Training and Career Development
Training programs and career development opportunities across jurisdictions.
Engagement
Community Engagement & Decision Support
Co-production, a decision-support web portal, and knowledge transfer with and for our communities.Â