Desc: Engineering with Nature - An Ode to Water, Wood, and Stone: Directed by Shelly Solomon. 'Engineering with Nature - An Ode to Water, Wood, and Stone' is a story told over the course of four years. What began as the Thorton Creek Project-a neighborhood flood-control initiative-grew into something with a much greater effect. Because of the City of Seattle's involvement and community partnerships, these neighborhoods not only no longer flood annually, but the removal of pollutants in the water through natural processes has made the water healthier for wildlife. When a pair of Chinook salmon spawned in the creek, mere feet from their human neighbors, the success of Thornton Creek Project was fully realized. This pilot project has demonstrated a fresh new approach to Urban Land Use Planning, Stormwater Management, Water Quality Treatment, and Stream and Wildlife Habitat Restoration-all of which have implications for coping with the increasing effects of climate change-and continues to reveal its invaluable lessons. One thing is clear: Making an effort toward holistic approaches to heal our planet is key if we are going to overcome the environmental challenges faced by communities everywhere.