RETAINING WALL

Description:

Steel and concrete retaining walls17 are frequently used as barriers to prevent shoreline erosion. They are used in areas with high human activity or extensive shoreline use, such as parks or marinas. These retaining walls provide little to no services for reducing nutrient runoff into the water system3. Therefore, when considering shoreline improvement, it is crucial to enhance the ecosystem directly behind the wall as well. The area behind the wall is crucial in allowing for nutrient and sediment infiltration to prevent water pollution and chemical changes.

Improvements:

Simple

Fill the area behind the wall with rocks rather than soil to promote proper drainage.

Integrate native vegetation on slope above retaining wall.

Moderate

Install a Rain Garden.

Intensive