Analysis and Evaluation of Water Erosion Measurement of Bio-Cemented Soils for Dams and Levees Flood Mitigation

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement focused on the analysis and evaluation of water erosion measurement of bio-cemented soils for flood mitigation in dams and levees. The primary objective is to evaluate microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) as a non-resource-intensive solution to enhance the erosion resistance of soils in earth embankments, addressing a critical issue as erosion is a leading cause of dam failures in the U.S. This opportunity is particularly significant given the approximately 90,000 dams in the country, with many posing high-hazard potential. The total funding available for this program is $35,000, with a closing date for applications set for September 2, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Stacy Thurman at stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil for further information.