Nature-Based Solutions Case Study

Pepper Creek

State/Territory: Delaware

Thin-layer placement of dredged material was used in Pepper Creek, Delaware to restore tidal marsh located adjacent to a marina. This project aimed to mitigate effects of subsidence and sea-level rise. Placement was conducted in winter to minimize impacts on fish communities. The marsh successfully gained elevation and revegetated after placement. Around 35,000 cubic yards of dredged material was used for this project, and application thickness ranged from 1 to 6 inches. Partners for this project included the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and the Center for Inland Bays (CIB).

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Coastal Habitats

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Coastal Marsh Restoration

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Case study originally found at: https://tlp.el.erdc.dren.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Project-Sheet_Pepper-Creek.pdf