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Soft vs. hard shorelines
Conceptual Diagram illustrating the elements of a soft shoreline and how they can benefit a habitat, versus the elements of a hard shoreline that offer few benefits towards a habitat, and in some cases can be damaging. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 50) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/


Soft vs. hard shorelines Conceptual Diagram illustrating the elements of a soft shoreline and how they can benefit a habitat, versus the elements of a hard shoreline that offer few benefits towards a habitat, and in some cases can be damaging. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 50) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/ diagram,shore,water quality,shrub,marsh,dock,bulkhead,erosion

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Soft vs. hard shorelines
Conceptual Diagram illustrating the elements of a soft shoreline and how they can benefit a habitat, versus the elements of a hard shoreline that offer few benefits towards a habitat, and in some cases can be damaging. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 50) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/
Stream habitat vs. ditch habitat Conceptual diagram illustrating the differences between habitats in natural streams versus man-made ditches including the vegetation, water temperature, and the relative debris that contribute toward a habitat. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 368) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/ diagram,organisms,algae,bacteria,insects,crustaceans,fish,nutrients,riparian Managing pollution Conceptual diagram illustrating the sources of pollution and the effective practices in managing them. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 62) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/ diagram,atmosphere,septic,wastewater treatment,shorelines,impervious surface,safety,biodiesel,clean air,preservation,zoning,wetland,educational Guidelines for natural shore erosion and marsh creation Conceptual Diagram illustrating the components that contribute toward creating natural erosion of a shore, and further marsh creation including how sills and vents should be constructed. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 51) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/ diagram,shoreline,flooding,wildlife,rock,bulkhead,sustainability Soft vs. hard shorelines Conceptual Diagram illustrating the elements of a soft shoreline and how they can benefit a habitat, versus the elements of a hard shoreline that offer few benefits towards a habitat, and in some cases can be damaging. Diagram from "Shifting Sands" (pg. 50) - http://ian.umces.edu/press/publications/93/ diagram,shore,water quality,shrub,marsh,dock,bulkhead,erosion Restoration: boy with shovel A young boy helps to shovel as part of a restoration project. symbol,vector,illustration,management,restoration,marsh,mangroves,forest,trees,seedlings,shovel,boy,people,humans Restoration: girl planting tree Young girl plants seedlings as part of a restoration project. symbol,vector,illustration,management,restoration,marsh,mangroves,forest,trees,seedlings,shovel,girl,people,humans
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Filename:iil_diagram_soft_vs_hard_shorelines_shifting_sands.png
Album name:dlevey / Management/Restoration
Keywords: diagram, shore, water quality, shrub, marsh, dock, bulkhead, erosion
Author Name:Jane Thomas
Author Company:IAN
Date created (MM/DD/YYYY):01/01/2009
Media Type:Raster Graphic
File Size:125 KB
Date added:Oct 26, 2011
Dimensions:1000 x 358 pixels
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