Why must vegetation be considered before rirrap to control erosion?
The July 3rd draft of the Shoreline Management Plan has been reworded to more accurately reflect the use of vegetation to control erosion control. If the existing vegetation is sufficient to control erosion then additional erosion control measures are not needed. However, if existing vegetation is not sufficient and active erosion is occurring, then riprap will be allowed. An example of an area where existing vegetation may be sufficient is in a wetland area. Planting vegetation to control erosion is an option under the Shoreline Management Plan and is encouraged.
Related Questions
- Where to find the following publications from the Department of Ecology: Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Using Vegetation, Surface Water and Groundwater on Coastal Bluffs & Vegetation Management?
- Why must vegetation be considered before rirrap to control erosion?
- What is Erosion and Sediment Control?
