Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series: Turning Sediment into Solutions

How can dredged sediment be transformed from a disposal challenge into a valuable resource? What role can it play in building more resilient coastlines, restoring ecosystems and supporting sustainable infrastructure? In this Hugo Neu Sustainability Seminar, Dr. Nicholas Brown, Coastal Project Manager at HDR, explores the growing practice of beneficially using dredged material to address environmental and engineering challenges. The presentation highlights how sediment is being repurposed for beach nourishment, wetland and marsh restoration, living shorelines, habitat creation and climate adaptation projects across the United States. Learn how beneficial use initiatives can help combat erosion, strengthen flood protection, restore degraded ecosystems and support sustainable infrastructure development. Discover how innovative sediment management strategies are advancing coastal resilience and creating lasting environmental, economic and community benefits. Presented by:Dr. Nicholas Brown, Coastal Project Manager, HDR Hosted by: The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Learn more: 🌐 Seminar Series schedule: https://www.stevens.edu/sustainabilit... 🌎 Sponsored by: Hugo Neu Corporation • WSP • HDR • Nomadics • H2M Architects + Engineers • Dewberry 🔗 Sustainability Management Master's program: https://www.stevens.edu/program/susta... 🌿 About the Stevens Center for Sustainability: https://www.stevens.edu/scs Recorded on October 21, 2026.