1. Erosion at Long Island’s North Shore
Kathleen M. Fallon PhD
Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist
New York Sea Grant
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3. A Joint Program of • State University of New York • Cornell University • NOAA/US Department of Commerce

4. A Joint Program of • State University of New York • Cornell University • NOAA/US Department of Commerce

5. A Joint Program of • State University of New York • Cornell University • NOAA/US Department of Commerce

6. A Joint Program of • State University of New York • Cornell University • NOAA/US Department of Commerce

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9. Erosion Control Methods
Process can be slowed
Natural angle of repose
Stabilization of the toe
Stabilizing the top
Revegetating the face
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10. Hard Structures Bulkheading Rip-rap Revetment Gabions
Steel cages filled with stone
Geotextile between structure and sand
Drainage Pipe
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11. Soft Structures Re-Vegetation Plant Species* Natural angle of repose
Bluff face and/or top
Natural angle of repose
45 degrees
Plant Species*
American Beach Grass
Spatina
Bayberry
Panic Grass
Beach plum
Goldenrod
Black-eyed Susan
Partridge Pea
Evening Primrose
*Soil & Water Conservation District Publications
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12. Alternative Methods Living Shorelines
Incorporate “green” with infrastructure
Green gabions
50% stone, 50% soil with grass
Fiber logs
netting surrounding fiber
Marsh sills
Parallel structure
Oyster reefs
Living breakwaters
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13. Terracing Bluff face is graded Vegetation planted
45 degrees
Vegetation planted
Rock revetment at toe
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14. Thank you! Kathleen Fallon kmf228@cornell.edu 631-632-8730
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