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Lancaster County Wetlands Board approves a slate of shoreline stabilization and living-shoreline projects
Summary
The Lancaster County Wetlands Board approved multiple riprap, revetment and living-shoreline permits across several creeks and the Rappahannock River, with staff noting wetlands impacts will be avoided or mitigated and training opportunities for board members announced.
The Lancaster County Wetlands Board on an agenda of permit applications approved a series of shoreline stabilization and living-shoreline projects affecting multiple creeks and Rappahannock River frontage.
Joseph Scott of Solterra Solutions presented the first applications, including a plan to remove a failing bulkhead and install riprap, sand nourishment and wetland plantings in Baird and Bones Cove off Carter’s Creek. “This is a project to replace failing structures on, off Carter’s Creek,” Scott said, describing riprap for the most deteriorated portions and living-shoreline elements where wetlands vegetation persists. Staff offered no objection.
Other projects led by design agents included a 400-foot class A riprap revetment near Greenvale Marina, a 230-foot armor-stone connection to the previously permitted…
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