Solutions to riverbank erosion: A summary of current shoreline stabilization techniques for the Gull River in Minden, Ontario

Solutions to riverbank erosion: A summary of current shoreline stabilization techniques for the Gull River in Minden, Ontario

Besley, Skyler; Kosiw, Michael; Parks, Kennetha

Township of Minden Hills
Host contact: Cox, Rick; Haig, Roy

Sager, Eric
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

TP-584

2008

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Minden

Riverbank erosion and shoreline stabilization

Assesses shoreline issues such as erosion, and embankment issues along the Gull River, in relation to the Minden Riverwalk Master Plan. Investigates soft & hard engineering techniques, and recommends shoreline stabilization techniques.

Riverbank erosion along the Gull River in Minden, Ontario, is one of many challenges facing the Minden Riverwalk Master Plan. Water fluctuations of up to three metres within a couple of hours have lead to erosion along the banks of the Gull River in several locations. With future infrastructure (pathways, bridges) along the river as a part of the Minden Riverwalk Master Plan, solutions to prevent bank erosion are required. The objective of this report is to take a comprehensive look at a variety of shoreline stabilization techniques currently available. More specifically, this report investigates soft and hard engineering techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Based on specific goals outlined in the Minder Riverwalk Master Plan which include; a) shoreline improvements and environmental enhancement; b) improved community aesthetics and image; c) and improved community safety and convenience, this report also provides recommendations for the use of certain shoreline stabilization techniques based on the goals above

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