Emulating hydro and morphodynamic conditions for the development of nature based solutions EL-45

Deltares USA Inc. received a $125,840 Cooperative Agreement from the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), a division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under the Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering program (CFDA 12.630). The award, dated September 19, 2025, with a completion date of September 18, 2026, supports research titled "Emulating Hydro and Morphodynamic Conditions for the Development of Nature Based Solutions EL-45." The work will be performed at Deltares USA Inc.'s Silver Spring, Maryland facility.

Under this cooperative agreement, Deltares USA Inc. will provide advanced technical research and modeling services focused on simulating hydrodynamic and morphodynamic conditions to support the development of nature-based solutions for water resource management and coastal engineering applications. As a non-profit research institute specializing in water resource modeling, coastal resilience, and environmental engineering, the organization will deliver sophisticated modeling infrastructure, technical analysis, and research support aligned with Department of Defense mission objectives in environmental and water-related technology development.