Nature-Based Solutions Case Study

Wagon Hill Farm

The shoreline of Wagon Hill Farm in Durham, New Hampshire was experiencing erosion and salt marsh loss from foot traffic, ice, tides, and boat waves. This project constructed New Hampshire’s first living shoreline using an almost-vertical rock sill that incorporated root wads. The project designers built out 9 meters of new marsh into the mudflats instead of filling in the flats with a gentle slope. Fencing was installed to protect the project site, and a viewing deck and walkway were built to connect the public to Great Bay and the marsh.

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Habitat Types

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Coastal Habitats

Strategies

Nature-based strategies examined in this case study.

Living Shoreline Creation

Coastal Marsh Restoration

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Adapt to Sea Level Rise

Provide Recreational Opportunities

Reduce Erosion

Support Native Plants

Support Wildlife

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Case study originally found at: https://issuu.com/poweroferdc/docs/atlasv3-erdc-sr-24-2/s/49121922