These maps show areas for potential restoration and conservation through NBS applications across the conterminous United States under 5 scenarios: urban greening, restoring historic forest that had been converted to grassland, conserving pristine grasslands, rewetting peatlands, and conserving tidal wetlands.
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Nature-Based Solutions Tools Search
This database contains over 400 tools and resources that can help guide practitioners at various stages of the nature-based solutions project cycle. Use the filters to identify the tools and resources most useful to you.
You can filter the full list by the habitat type you’re working in, the nature-based solutions strategy you want to use, the project phase you are looking for help with, or the type of tool/resource you’re looking for.
The tools and resources shown here were gathered through a robust search of both federal and non-federal sources. We recognize that this library will never be completely comprehensive, but if you know of an important missing tool or resource, please email nesp@duke.edu.
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
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Wetland Training Institute
Held in San Diego, this two-day in-person training teaches participants the fundamentals of arid wetland restoration site selection, planning, and installation. The class takes field trips to successful restoration projects in the region in addition to identifying common mistakes.
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United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Produced by USACE, this resource details restoration methods for riparian and arid wetland habitat across the Western United States. Topics covered include plant species selection, planting techniques, and monitoring procedures.
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Federal Emegergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This webpage outlines FEMA's Risk MAP strategy, links to FEMA's flood risk products (maps, reports, and a databasw), and overview cards (technical and non-technical) explaining the features, benefits and uses of these products.
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U.C. Davis, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
This interactive map allows you to explore USDA-NCSS soil survey data for locations throughout most of the U.S.
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Maryland Department of the Environment
High-level reference aimed at a general audience interested in wetland restoration. Useful information on site characteristics that increase or reduce suitability for wetland restoration.
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Guide to the planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of wetland restoration and enhancement. Also includes methods for assessing wetland function based on hydrogeomorphic principles.
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National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
The nine federal and state agencies located at NIFC provide fundamental support to on-the-ground wildland firefighting efforts. They also develop wildland fire policy and serve as the logistical, intelligence, and decision-support center for wildland fire and other all-hazard emergency incidents throughout the nation.
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides national leadership to enable interoperable wildland fire operations among federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. They provide trainings, publications, and other resources that are useful for all facets of wildland fire operations.
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service
In-person, 36-hour course focused on evaluating degraded wetlands for restoration potential and designing wetland restoration projects. Open to US Department of the Interior employees and contractors.
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