Consult a shoreline specialist and/or local soil and water conservation districts staff .
Introduce aggressive native shoreline plants into riprap. Deep-rooted native plants will withstand the erosive forces of moving water, allow for sediment to accumulate which encourages natural vegetation regeneration.
Reduce riprap shorelines on PWA sites.
Before: Hard armor rock baskets installed in the 80’s were too expensive to remove. Photo: Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
One year after a soil cap was installed and native seed and plugs planted. Photo: Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
Riprap shore before restoration. Photo: Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
Previous riprap shore 3 years after restoration. Photo: Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
Failing retaining wall. Photo: Natural Shore Technologies
Installed Bio Log for bank protection with a planted buffer greatly improved this shoreline. Photo: Natural Shore Technologies
Riprap shore enhanced with brush bundles and live willow stakes will eventually improve habitat.