Dollar Bay Marsh ’ s data-informed restoration project wins the ASBPA Best Restored Shores award
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DR ’ s Dollar Bay Marsh Restoration Project won the 2024 Best Restored Shores Award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association . The Best Restored Shores programme annually honours projects that enhance shoreline resiliency by addressing environmental degradation , storm impacts , climate change and sea level rise in the United States ’ coastal , estuarine and Great Lakes communities .
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HDR ’ s work on the Dollar Bay Marsh Restoration included an investigation of natural resources , general bottom conditions , oil and gas infrastructure , met ocean conditions and bathymetry . This data-informed conceptual designs for marsh restoration alternatives , including intertidal marsh options and shoreline protection features . The final design of the project included marsh terraces utilising existing site material , a series of graded riprap breakwaters for shoreline protection and the incorporation of an existing oyster reef to serve as a wave baffle .
The construction of the marsh features and breakwaters began in late 2020 and was completed in May 2021 . Since project completion , the vegetation has firmly taken hold with nearly 100 % coverage of the fringe area , bringing back critical habitat to the area . The project ’ s first phase led to the acquisition and conservation of over 100 acres of coastal lands adjacent to the project site , and the subsequent Phase 2 breakwater project to protect this asset .
“ The Galveston Bay Foundation has been at the forefront of protecting and restoring critical habitat in the region ,” said Cameron Perry , Coastal Technical Director at HDR . “ I ’ ve been privileged to work with them on this project and others that improve the health of the bay ecosystem .”
Hitachi Vantara announces general availability of Hitachi iQ and new AI discovery service to help businesses become AI-ready
H itachi Vantara , the data storage , infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi , has announced the general availability of initial offerings of the Hitachi iQ portfolio of AI-ready infrastructure , solutions and services . Including NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certification , the first Hitachi iQ infrastructure offering meets the highest standards of performance and reliability and helps customers seamlessly power their most critical AI applications .
Featuring the Hitachi Content Software for File solution , Hitachi iQ provides customers with speed , efficiency and processing to accelerate and optimise user ’ s time and gain insights that can drive transformative outcomes for their business .
“ AI solutions require a combination of tools , technologies , platforms , and frameworks that facilitate model development , deployment , and management ,” said Jeb Horton , Senior Vice President of Global Services at Hitachi Vantara . “ By combining the industry expertise of Hitachi and Hitachi group company partners such as GlobalLogic with the Hitachi iQ solutions portfolio , the company offers a unique blend of infrastructure and services capabilities to provide the market with customised , industry-specific tools .”
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