Overview
A shoreline in bordering a boat launch and community space in the Village of Coxsackie was re-designed to mitigate erosion while maintaining public access.
Lessons Learned
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Ease of permitting should be considered when designing project components.
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Strategic involvement of volunteers in the restoration process can provide opportunities for outreach about protecting local shoreline resources.
- Restoration sites with fully-developed root systems are much more likely to survive major storms.
- It takes time for plants to become established, and temporary protection such as fencing or wave-breaking structures may be needed for long-term success.
- The impact of ice damage and debris washed up during storm events should be accounted for in project design.
- The flat slopes and terraces utilized at the site may have helped to limit damage due to floating debris during major storm events.
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