Living shorelines

The Battle Against Erosion Just Got Greener with Ecological Improvements' Arrival in South Carolina

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Engineering, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Green Technology, Construction & Property, Erosion, Human, Golf, Ecology, Multimedia, Living shorelines, Soil, Forestry

Ecological Improvements , a leading provider of environmental lake, pond, and hillside erosion solutions throughout the U.S, announced today its expansion into South Carolina.

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  • Ecological Improvements , a leading provider of environmental lake, pond, and hillside erosion solutions throughout the U.S, announced today its expansion into South Carolina.
  • The company’s innovative approach to erosion control will benefit golf courses, homeowner associations, commercial properties, and municipalities in the region.
  • Ecological Improvements has implemented several effective solutions to prevent and manage erosion, including plant vegetation, erosion control matting, and stormwater diversion.
  • Ecological Improvements is proud to partner with environmentally friendly organizations to educate, donate, and improve ecological health in the natural surroundings of South Carolina.

Sea & Shoreline Launches "Seagrass Saves Sea Life" Campaign & Crusade On Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Physical geography, Ecosystems, Coastal engineering, Living shorelines, Seagrass meadow, Seagrass, Coral reef, Earth sciences

b'WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of tomorrow\'s Earth Day, and in response to the high incidence of Florida manatees perishing from starvation due to disappearing seagrass meadows, their primary food source, Sea & Shoreline , Florida\'s foremost seagrass specialists and aquatic restoration company, is launching a new campaign titled Seagrass Saves Sea Life.

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  • b'WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of tomorrow\'s Earth Day, and in response to the high incidence of Florida manatees perishing from starvation due to disappearing seagrass meadows, their primary food source, Sea & Shoreline , Florida\'s foremost seagrass specialists and aquatic restoration company, is launching a new campaign titled Seagrass Saves Sea Life.
  • "\nAs one of the Seagrass Saves Sea Life launch activities, Sea & Shoreline will join the Indian Riverkeepers and The City of Sebastian\'s Natural Resources Board for the city\'s annual Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 24th from 9am - 4pm.
  • Taking place at The Riverview Park in Sebastian, Fla. the day will include an art show, children\'s activities, live music, free prizes, and more.
  • Services include seagrass, oyster reef, coral reef, and propeller scar restorations, dredging, living shorelines, vegetated retaining walls, wetland plantings, berm and bank stabilizations, and seagrass mitigation banking.\n'

Sea & Shoreline Is Protecting Coral Reef Habitats With Buoy Installations At John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Physical geography, Earth sciences, Ecosystems, Aquatic ecology, Coral reef, Oceanography, Living shorelines, Seagrass, Reef, Wetland, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Great Barrier Reef

The project is a collaboration between Sea & Shoreline, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and Friends of John Pennekamp, a volunteer non-profit organization, all in an effort to support conservation and environmental enhancement.

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  • The project is a collaboration between Sea & Shoreline, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and Friends of John Pennekamp, a volunteer non-profit organization, all in an effort to support conservation and environmental enhancement.
  • The Ocean Reef Conservation Association, Ocean Reef Club, Ocean Reef Community Association, and Ocean Reef's Rod & Gun Club provided funding for the project.
  • Sea & Shoreline, LLC is a Florida-based aquatic restoration firm with two decades of experience restoring fresh and saltwater habitats to healthy and self-sustaining ecosystems.
  • Services include dredging, seagrass, oyster reef, coral reef, and propeller scar restorations, living shorelines, vegetated retaining walls, wetland plantings, and seagrass mitigation banking.

Restoration Systems starts "Living Shoreline" subsidiary to protect land in "coastal friendly" fashion

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Coastal engineering, Living shorelines

RS Shorelines is a subsidiary of Restoration Systems, North Carolina's most respected environmental restoration firm, headquartered in Raleigh.

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  • RS Shorelines is a subsidiary of Restoration Systems, North Carolina's most respected environmental restoration firm, headquartered in Raleigh.
  • RS Shorelines will be the first company in the state dedicated to building "living shorelines" to protect and enhance waterfront property in a "coastal friendly" manner.
  • Living shorelines are a proven approach for addressing shoreline erosion and protecting marsh areas.
  • Unlike wooden or concrete structures, living shorelines also encourage the growth of oysters and other marine organisms which strengthen not weaken the erosion barriers.

Norfolk Southern's living shoreline initiative is good for the environment, the community, and business

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Articles, Coastal engineering, Living shorelines, Systems ecology, Sustainability, Ecosystem, Nature, Environmental social science

"This project reflects our long-standing commitment to be a good community steward," said Josh Raglin, chief sustainability officer.

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  • "This project reflects our long-standing commitment to be a good community steward," said Josh Raglin, chief sustainability officer.
  • "We are restoring habitat that not only beautifies the shoreline and contributes to a healthy river ecosystem, but also will help protect important business assets at our terminal.
  • "This is one of the region's largest living shorelines created by a business on the river," said Marjorie Mayfield Jackson, executive director of the Elizabeth River Project.
  • Norfolk Southern selected Dewberry, a professional services firm with a Virginia Beach office, as design engineer and to manage construction of the living shoreline project.