Lake Redstone, LaValle, WI


Type of erosion:

Vertical bank that showed signs of slumping

Before


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Severity of erosion:

Bank was known to have receeded 2+ feet in past 10 years

Energy level: Moderate
Height of eroded face: Zero to 14 inches above water line

Depth of water along the shoreline:

Six inches
Bank consistency:

Sandy , loamy soil with very sandy substrate

Presence of ice heaving: No

Rooted aquatic vegetation present:

Yes - submergent
Fetch: 30 yards
Main erosive factor: Wave action, fluctuating water levels, carp

Erosion control option chosen:

Biolog and planting of natives on adjacent slope
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