erosion control – Aquarius-Systems https://aquarius-systems.com Surface Water Management Equipment Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:33:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://aquarius-systems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png erosion control – Aquarius-Systems https://aquarius-systems.com 32 32 Living Shorelines Help Protect Coasts From Hurricane Storm Surge and Erosion https://aquarius-systems.com/living-shorelines-natural-defense-to-storms/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:58:03 +0000 https://aquarius-systems.com/?p=2790 In September, 2020, as Hurricane Sally battered Florida’s panhandle with a deluge of rain and high winds, some locals said their living shorelines were their best defense against the area’s storm surge.

Instead of a hardened seawall aimed at protecting shores from erosion, living shorelines use vegetation and other natural elements like oyster shells to stabilize estuarine coasts, bays, and tributaries.

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]]> How to Reduce Shoreline Erosion With Native Plants and Buffer Zones https://aquarius-systems.com/shoreline-development-can-impact-lake-health/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:19:25 +0000 https://aquariussystems.wordpress.com/?p=747 High water levels leading to eroding shorelines have been front-page news in recent months. Shoreline erosion is a concern for property owners with homes located on a Great Lakes or an inland lake. While we can’t control how Mother Nature effects our water levels there are steps that property owners can do to minimize shoreline erosion on their property.

How to Improve Your Properties Shoreline:

  • Install a buffer zone – Leave or plant a buffer of natural vegetation can reduce erosion, maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife
  • Native plants. Leave or plant native aquatic plants to help support lake wildlife and minimize erosion
  • Limit turfgrass- turfgrass has shallow roots and requires lots of maintenance
  • Minimize impervious surfaces such as concrete or asphalt- this will decrease the amount of run-off containing chemicals from getting into the lake
  • Leave fallen trees- fallen trees in the water will provide habitat for fish and wildlife
  • Use minimal sand- minimize the size of your sandy beach to allow for more natural vegetation onshore and in the water
  • Practice bioengineering- also known as lakescaping, is a method using native plants, biodegradable products and other natural materials (rock) to provide a stable shoreline

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