The Benefits of Vegetated Riprap
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The Benefits of Vegetated Riprap - Watersheds Canada – Work, Live & Play in Healthy Lakes and Rivers
Riprap is a type of shoreline structure that uses piles of rocks to strengthen the shoreline against erosion. While it is far from the best option for mitigating erosion, removing riprap can be complex and even require permitting. Instead, you can consider planting vegetation in the riprap, which will help build up valuable wildlife habitat. Read this blog post to find out why, how, and what plants you can use for such a project!