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Atlantic Reefmaker™, Oyster Catcher™, Shell Bags and Bulkheads – A Shoreline Protection Technology Comparison in Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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The shorelines of sound-side properties in Emerald Isle, North Carolina have suffered tremendous erosional losses from hurricanes, severe winter storms and, over the past decade, rapidly rising sea levels. In 2005, Hurricane Ophelia devastated the shoreline at 206 Washington Street, prompting the owners to install a bulkhead above the mean high-water line to protect their […]

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Use of Wood Structures in Living Shorelines

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Wood structures and habitat features have been used for years in the stream restoration field but have not been heavily utilized within living shoreline designs. Incorporating wood into living shorelines provides an opportunity for stabilization and shoreline protection as a more natural alternative to conventional riprap structures while being more robust than other bioengineering approaches. […]

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The Effect of Ventilated Shelters on Tree Seedling Growth Within a Restored Riparian Site in Virginia

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Riparian forests perform valuable ecological services such as improving water quality, increasing ecological diversity, increasing carbon sequestration, and decreasing stream temperature. Within the Chesapeake Bay most riparian forests have been removed as agricultural practices have intensified. Large-scale agricultural practices increase nutrient loading into the watershed causing a decline in water quality. Restoring riparian forests offsets […]