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Vegetated Ecoshield
A New Line of Defence for Shoreline Protection and Bank Stabilization Vegetated EcoShield® is a living shoreline product that compliments flood protection by reducing wave energies and extending the life of shorelines, levee systems, berms, and terraces. It is lightweight, easy to install, and requires minimal maintenance.
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Research conducted by LSU demonstrated that one layer of EcoShield® reduced wave run up by 40% and LiDAR confirmed that vegetation nearly doubled within 1 year, suggesting deep rooted plants.
"EcoShield® served an important role in stabilizing the berm material. If nothing was done, a significant portion of the seaward face of the berm would have been lost to wind and wave action." - Daniel Dehon, Manchac Consulting system
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The Water Institute of the Gulf Endorsement
In 2015, Vegetated EcoShield® received the endorsement of The Water Institute of the Gulf, as an innovative technology for Shoreline Protection and Bank Stabilization. It has a reachable effect on reducing wave energies, stabilising loose soils, and promoting vegetative growth.
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