Measures related to ecological opportunities to address flood risk
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Aquatic Habitat | DESCRIPTION: Aquatic habitat strategies enhance or restore existing habitat types along the shoreline or in the water, either using prefabricated elements or replanting of desired vegetation. Measures considered include tide pool units, shellfish reefs, eelgrass restoration, and floating wetlands. |
WATER LEVEL RANGE: | DESIGN LIFE: | IMPACT ON THE WATERFRONT: |
Intertidal to subtidal | N/A | Minor Intervention |
SHORELINE LOCATION: Varies | ADAPTABILITY: | CONSTRUCTION COST: |
Low | TBD | |
COASTAL FLOOD HAZARDS MITIGATED: | ||||
Erosion | ||||
Types of Aquatic Habitat: | |
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Tide Pool Units | Nearshore Reefs |
Eelgrass Restoration | Floating Wetlands |
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