Lorain, Ohio. Selected for a 204 wetland creation project, stakeholders found potential in nearshore placement in two general locations; several miles down shore, directly adjacent to a railroad site, and adjacent or within the harbor, itself.
Lorain, Ohio. Selected for a 204 wetland creation project, stakeholders found potential in nearshore placement in two general locations; several miles down shore, directly adjacent to a railroad site, and adjacent or within the harbor, itself.
Because open lake sediment disposal is illegal in the state of Ohio (Senate Bill 1, 2016), there was a need to devise new innovative and cost-effective options for sediment placement and wetland restoration.
Central Basin, Lake Erie. The mid-sized port cities of the Central Basin are located in historical drowned rivermouths, and as such, present similar challenges and opportunities in their sediment management plans.
Because open lake sediment disposal is illegal in the state of Ohio (Senate Bill 1, 2016), there was a need to devise new innovative and cost-effective options for sediment placement and wetland restoration.
Central Basin, Lake Erie. The mid-sized port cities of the Central Basin are located in historical drowned rivermouths, and as such, present similar challenges and opportunities in their sediment management plans.
The Crescent Sill adapts to different environmental conditions. It is optimized to minimize stone used in the sill structure, maximize sediment placement and wetland surface area, and allow for variable protection. It can be altered to hold different amounts of dredged material, protect against various predominant wave directions, support different wetland habitat types, and create increased wetland complexity.
View from the Shore. The open-face of the wetland will face the shore, creating both visual interest and promoting recreational accessibility.
View from the Shore. The open-face of the wetland will face the shore, creating both visual interest and promoting recreational accessibility.
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