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

Saint Mary's University

$374,119.00

Application of Sand Engine and Constructed Marsh Sills for Risk Reduction

FY 2021-22 · 2021-08-02

Summary
Although there has been increasing recognition of the ability of nature-based adaptation techniques to respond to climate change impacts such as increasing coastal erosion, Canadian-based case examples are limited. In particular, the beneficial re-use of dredge material for beach nourishment or marsh sill construction has not been demonstrated in Canada. The Shippagan project will augment and build on research being conducted through the NRC-led Nature-Based Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience project, effectively adding a fifth field site and broadening the range of nature-based features investigated to include the beneficial re-use of dredge material for beach nourishment and marsh sill construction. The NRC-led project seeks to address key factors and data gaps limiting the uptake of nature-based infrastructure for coastal flood resilience and risk reduction in Canada. The proposed research is expected to strengthen and improve the NRC-led project and the quality and scope of its research outputs.
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Halifax|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
119189900
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2024-07-31
Agreement Number
976926
Agreement Start Date
2021-08-02
Agreement Title
Application of Sand Engine and Constructed Marsh Sills for Risk Reduction
Agreement Title (French)
Application du moteur de sable et des seuils maraîchers pour la réduction des risques
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$374,119.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Although there has been increasing recognition of the ability of nature-based adaptation techniques to respond to climate change impacts such as increasing coastal erosion, Canadian-based case examples are limited. In particular, the beneficial re-use of dredge material for beach nourishment or marsh sill construction has not been demonstrated in Canada. The Shippagan project will augment and build on research being conducted through the NRC-led Nature-Based Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience project, effectively adding a fifth field site and broadening the range of nature-based features investigated to include the beneficial re-use of dredge material for beach nourishment and marsh sill construction. The NRC-led project seeks to address key factors and data gaps limiting the uptake of nature-based infrastructure for coastal flood resilience and risk reduction in Canada. The proposed research is expected to strengthen and improve the NRC-led project and the quality and scope of its research outputs.
Description (French)
Bien que l’on reconnaisse de plus en plus la capacité des techniques d’adaptation inspirées de la nature à répondre aux impacts du changement climatique, comme l’augmentation de l’érosion côtière, les exemples de cas canadiens sont limités. En particulier, la réutilisation bénéfique des matériaux de dragage pour l’alimentation des plages ou la construction de seuils maraîchers n’a pas été démontrée au Canada. Le projet de Shippagan augmentera et s’appuiera sur les recherches menées dans le cadre du projet dirigé par le CNRC sur les ouvrages naturels pour rendre les côtes plus résilientes. On y ajoutera un cinquième site sur le terrain et élargira la gamme des caractéristiques naturelles étudiées pour inclure la réutilisation bénéfique des matériaux de dragage pour l’alimentation des plages et la construction de seuils de marais. Le projet dirigé par le CNRC vise à examiner les principaux facteurs et les lacunes dans les données qui limitent l’adoption d’infrastructures naturelles pour la résilience des côtes et la réduction des risques d’inondation au Canada. La recherche proposée devrait renforcer et améliorer le projet dirigé par le CNRC ainsi que la qualité et la portée de ses résultats de recherche.
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
Halifax
Federal Riding (French)
Halifax
Federal Riding Number
12005
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
119189900
Recipient City
Halifax|Halifax
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Saint Mary's University
Recipient Postal Code
B3H 3C3
Recipient Province or Territory
NS
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q2-976926
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