Shoreline Erosion Control

Shoreline Restoration

Owning lake front property is a privilege that comes with it a number of responsibilities. This includes the need to take care of the lake's other inhabitants, by keeping the waterways of Florida as clean as possible.

When discussing all of the facets of maintenance that go into preserving Florida's lakes and wetlands, which are part of what make this state unique, it's necessary to discuss shoreline restoration as part of this process. Shoreline restoration is a way to keep the shores safe from receding too far. Because the lakes and other waterways are home to such a wide variety of animal and plant life, it's important to help preserve them as much as possible, with the help of technologies that we have available these days. Professionals are able to preserve the shore with a minimal amount of installation effort.

One of the most popular techniques used in shoreline restoration is the use of a filter tube, which is healthy for the environment as well as being fairly cost-effective. These tubes are generally constructed from an environmentally safe polypropylene fabric, which is placed along the edge of the water of the lake or pond. Hydraulic pumps are then used to fill this tube with the same sand that is invading the lake, helping to protect the body of water. Even though this tube may be constructed from man-made materials, the fact that the interior is filled with natural sand means that it blends seamlessly with the rest of the area and eliminates future erosion.

The most important thing to remember is that you want the end result to be a cleaner, well filtered body of water that is safe for the natural wildlife and aesthetically pleasing. This can be achieved in a variety of ways, but the filter tube type of shoreline restoration is quite cost-effective, which helps explain its popularity.

See example project below from start to finish