
In 1999, this newly built breakwater had “Set
the Stage for a Natural Shoreline Healing” |

By 2007 a naturally colonized wetland with remarkable
diversity had developed nicely. |
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The naturally colonized transitional wetland improved
continuously for eight years. However, after several
weeks of high water in the spring of 2008, many of the
aquatic plant species were lost.
But, the breakwater on filter fabric was still intact,
completely functional and is again…
Setting the Stage for a Natural Shoreline
Healing
at no additional cost. |

In 2008, turbid water was 6 feet above full pool for
several weeks, cutting off light to the aquatic plants. |