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Title:	Science-based framework for Environmental Benefits Assessment
Authors:	Environmental Benefits Analysis Program (U.S.) Fischenich, J. Craig, 1962- McKay, S. Kyle Miller, Sarah J. Price, David L. Pruitt, Bruce A. Suedel, Burton C. Tazik, David J. Skaggs, L. Leigh
Keywords:	Environmental benefits Ecosystem services Ecosystem restoration planning Restoration benefits Benefits Assessment Framework Environmental Benefits Analysis (U.S.) Civil Works
Publisher:	Environmental Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)
Series/Report no.:	ERDC/EL TR ; 13-4.
Description:	Technical Report Abstract: This report outlines a framework for evaluating ecosystem restoration benefits within the context of USACE Civil Works planning process. An emphasis is placed on knowledge gained from research conducted under the Environmental Benefits Analysis (EBA) Program to address needs for a science-based assessment strategy that moves the standard of practice closer to the state-of-science for EBA. Current practice can be improved with the explicit use of conceptual models, establishment of clear objectives and associated metrics, better predictive tools, quantification of uncertainty, more structured decision methods, and adaptive management. The report is intended to assist Corps water resources planners and Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) in evaluating ecosystem restoration projects, programmatic considerations and general advancements in restoration science. It should also assist ERDC researchers and program managers as well as USACE water resources planners in aligning EBA products to meet planning needs.
Rights:	Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/11681/10101
Appears in Collections:	Technical Report