Steffee Project
Description
Shoreline stabilization/marsh restoration was implemented for erosion protection of the Steffee property along the Neuse River.
Technical Details
Looking at property from east to west, the project consisted of:
- Construction of a new stone revetment along approximately 313 feet of eroded embankment
- Construction of approximately 283 feet of stone sill and intermittent marsh toe revetment with grading and marsh planting behind the new stone sill
- Repairs to an existing stone revetment for 20 feet to the west
- Demolition and removal of existing wood bulkhead
- Construction of approximately 443 feet of new stone sill
- Turbidity curtain will be used to contain the work area
- Areas disturbed by the construction equipment were seeded and mulched to re-establish vegetation cover
Funding
North Carolina Coastal Federation, NOAA, N.C. Division of Coastal Management, North Carolina Sea Grant, Private Landowners, RCDB Funding Mechanism
Contact
- Lexia Weaver, NCCF Central Office
- 252-393-8185
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