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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 Department of Transportation (USDOT)

This portal contains links to WRCS resources specific to particular regions of the United States, including assessments of structure effectiveness.

Type: Informational Resources
Relevant phase: Design, Monitoring/Assessment, Implementation, Screening, Quantifying Costs, Quantifying Benefits
NBS Strategies: Wildlife Road Crossing Structures
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

This report offers details regarding the use of natural and nature-based features (NNBF) to improve coastal resilience and was designed to support post-Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts under the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study (NACCS). An integrative framework is offered herein that focuses on classifying NNBF, characterizing vulnerability, developing performance metrics, incorporating regional sediment management, monitoring and adaptively managing from a systems perspective, and addressing key policy challenges. 

Type: Informational Resources
Relevant phase: Monitoring/Assessment, Quantifying Benefits, Screening, Quantifying Costs
NBS Strategies: Coral Reef Restoration, Coastal Marsh Restoration, Dune Restoration
Link to tool link
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT); Federal Highway Administration; Montana Department of Transportation

This report reviews 39 mitigation measures that help reduce wildlife–vehicle collisions and provide habitat connectivity for wildlife crossings. The guide is focused on structures for large terrestrial mammals.

Type: Informational Resources
Relevant phase: Design, Siting, Monitoring/Assessment, Quantifying Costs, Quantifying Benefits, Screening, Implementation
NBS Strategies: Wildlife Road Crossing Structures
Link to tool link