This page compares and contrasts these three types of erosion control and materials; including efficacy, cost, environmental impact, and ease of deployment. Geotextile Tubes for Erosion What are geotextile tubes?…
The splendor of the Great Lakes is breathtaking and incomparable. Preserving this ecosystem’s natural beauty and sustainability is vital for ensuring that west side Michigan beaches remain intact and are…
In Michigan, the best deck builders are the ones who know the best material for deck building, and the best methods for doing it right. If you are building a…
What Is Dune Restoration? Why Is It Necessary? Michigan’s nearly 3,300 miles of shoreline are home to roughly 275,000 acres of sand dunes. These coastal sand dunes have been formed…
What are geotextile tubes? Geotextile tubes are large bags made of permeable woven geotextiles, which are stronger than standard sand bags. They are used in many civil engineering and erosion…
Backfill for Seawall Installation & Repair Seawalls are not permanent solutions. Over time, they actually make erosion worse due to wave flanking and scouring. In fact, the Michigan Shoreline Partnership,…
How do construction sites cause erosion? “Soil erosion is defined as the wearing away of land by the action of wind, water, or gravity or a combination of wind, water,…
