The Hudson River

Estuary

Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration

Alternatives Analysis

Training Objectives & Outline

Define Restoration
Understand Key Processes of the Hudson

River Estuary
What restoration options are available
Project Design Issues
Project Design Example
Project Design Assignment

Shoreline Priorities
Project Context
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Restore / enhance natural characteristics of

the shoreline (environmental function)
Maintain human use objectives

Shoreline stability
Flood control
Aesthetics
Recreation

NOT return to undisturbed state

Understand Aspects of the Hudson

River Estuary

Processes that determine its character

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Biological Communities
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Glaciers
Erosion
Deposition
Episodic Events
Water depth
Salinity
Energy

Human Modifications

Restoration Options

Restoration typically done on much smaller

inland streams
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Stabilization
Fish habitat
Water quality

Special considerations for tidal river /estuary

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2-way flow
Constant water level fluctuation
Salinity variations
Somewhat damped waterwater-level variation

Project Design Issues

Site Evaluation
Design Factors
Project Costs
Regulatory Issues

Project Design Example

Potential Restoration Project on the

Estuary
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Objectives to be met
Design factors
Example design
Potential Costs

Project Design Assignment

Team Approach
Example Site
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Objectives
Restoration Option
Project Design
Project Cost

Presentation of Ideas
Discussion