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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique

$392,571.00

Performance of nature-based solutions (NBS) for the protection against coastal erosion

FY 2021-22 · 2021-05-25

Summary
The use of natural ecosystems, such as coastal marshes, in coastal protection systems has been widely recognized as a potential sustainable and resilient alternative to “grey” coastal structures. However, the widespread implementation of these measures has been limited due to a lack of data regarding their viability. This project aims to address those limitations by performing a series of physical modelling experiments examining the dynamics of a representative Canadian marsh – and how the dynamics contribute to the attenuation of flooding and stabilisation of the coast. The experiments will be performed at the large wave canal at INRS using a live vegetated marsh, and will provide new information concerning the efficacy of Canadian marsh species as coastal shore protection. The results will also be used to validate small-scale models developed by the NRC, providing critical information regarding the viability of small-scale models in assessing nature-based designs. The combination of the large-scale and small-scale tests along with numerical modelling and field monitoring at pilot sites (components of a larger project led by NRC) will provide an important basis for the development of design guidance and standards for Canadian nature-based solutions.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Quebec|Québec, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108161266
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is $392,571.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois. La valeur totale des modifications est de 392 571$. Dollars
Agreement End Date
2024-03-30
Agreement Number
975729
Agreement Start Date
2021-05-25
Agreement Title
Performance of nature-based solutions (NBS) for the protection against coastal erosion
Agreement Title (French)
Efficacité des solutions naturelles de protection contre l’érosion des côtes
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$392,571.00
Amendment Date
2021-12-21
Amendment Number
1
Description
The use of natural ecosystems, such as coastal marshes, in coastal protection systems has been widely recognized as a potential sustainable and resilient alternative to “grey” coastal structures. However, the widespread implementation of these measures has been limited due to a lack of data regarding their viability. This project aims to address those limitations by performing a series of physical modelling experiments examining the dynamics of a representative Canadian marsh – and how the dynamics contribute to the attenuation of flooding and stabilisation of the coast. The experiments will be performed at the large wave canal at INRS using a live vegetated marsh, and will provide new information concerning the efficacy of Canadian marsh species as coastal shore protection. The results will also be used to validate small-scale models developed by the NRC, providing critical information regarding the viability of small-scale models in assessing nature-based designs. The combination of the large-scale and small-scale tests along with numerical modelling and field monitoring at pilot sites (components of a larger project led by NRC) will provide an important basis for the development of design guidance and standards for Canadian nature-based solutions.
Description (French)
Le recours aux écosystèmes naturels — par exemple les marais côtiers — pour la protection des zones côtières est une méthode de rechange aux « infrastructures grises » à la fois viable, résiliente, et déjà largement reconnue. Toutefois, le manque de données sur la pérennité de ces systèmes entrave leur utilisation à grande échelle. Ce projet vise à corriger ces lacunes en utilisant une série d’études sur modèles pour élucider les caractéristiques dynamiques d’un marais canadien représentatif, et déterminer la façon dont ces caractéristiques contribuent à atténuer les risques d’inondations et à stabiliser les côtes. Ces expériences seront réalisées dans le canal hydraulique multifonctionnel de grande dimension de l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique en utilisant un marais végétalisé; elles fourniront des informations inédites sur l’efficacité des espèces végétales canadiennes des milieux marécageux pour la protection des côtes. Les résultats serviront aussi à valider des modèles à petite échelle mis au point par le CNRC en fournissant des informations cruciales sur l’utilité de tels modèles pour l’évaluation des infrastructures naturelles. La combinaison des tests effectués à grande échelle et à petite échelle, ainsi que la modélisation numérique et les contrôles sur le terrain réalisés dans des sites pilotes (éléments d’un projet de plus grande envergure mené par le CNRC) fourniront des données de base importantes pour l’élaboration de guides et de normes de conception pour les solutions naturelles canadiennes.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Québec
Federal Riding (French)
Québec
Federal Riding Number
24059
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108161266
Recipient City
Quebec|Québec
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Recipient Postal Code
G1K 9A9
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-975729