Ecological Shorelines
Measures related to ecological opportunities to address flood risk
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 Ecological Shorelines | DESCRIPTION: Ecological shorelines include strategies to enhance shoreline structures, such as stepped slopes, vegetated revetments, vegetated crib walls, textured concrete, natural fiber blankets, gabion baskets, and underwater stairs. These features can integrate with vertical walls and slopes (Seawalls and Levees) at the shoreline, and serve to provide substrate for habitat development. They are often planted or seeded with suitable vegetation, depending on environmental conditions. |
| WATER LEVEL RANGE: | DESIGN LIFE: | IMPACT ON THE WATERFRONT: |
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| SHORELINE LOCATION: Varies | ADAPTABILITY: | CONSTRUCTION COST: |
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Types of Ecological Shorelines: | |
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| Stepped Slopes | Vegetated Revetment |
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| Vegetated Crib Walls | Natural Fiber Blankets |
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| Gabion Baskets | |
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