Nature-Based Shoreline Protection: Harnessing Wetlands and Living Shorelines
September 16, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
ASLA Florida Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 | Student: $10
Discover sustainable alternatives to seawalls with Nature-Based Shoreline Protection. This course explores how living shorelines and other natural approaches protect property, reduce risks, and restore coastal ecosystems. View successful Florida projects, learn about permitting requirements, and access resources to support your work. By the end, you’ll be ready to explore integrating nature-based solutions into your shoreline projects.
**Please be sure to provide your LA license number in your registration if you want to receive credit. *
Meet the Speaker:
Dr. Anna Braswell
Assistant Professor, Coastal Watersheds & Ecosystems
Florida Sea Grant Extension Specialist, University of Florida
Dr. Anna E. Braswell is a coastal ecosystem ecologist whose research explores the formation, persistence, and degradation of coastal ecosystems—especially in the intricate context of terrestrial, marine, and urban interfaces. She employs an interdisciplinary approach that blends geospatial analysis with field data to investigate phenomena such as disturbance impacts on marsh ecosystems and coastal ecosystem vulnerability to sea-level rise. Dr. Braswell’s work advances understanding and management of coastal watersheds through collaborative tools and educational products for stakeholders and resource managers. She earned her PhD in Environmental Science from Duke University (2017), an MS in Biological Sciences from the University of Alabama (2012), and a BA in Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis (2006).
Lead in promoting healthy and just communities through the design and stewardship of our natural and built environment.
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