Detroit, Michigan
Project Goals and Objectives: Restore shoreline using soft shoreline engineering techniques, including stabilizing the land-water interface using limestone of varying sizes and native plant materials in an effort to help restore fish and wildlife habitat
Project Description: Restored 200 m of shoreline using soft shoreline engineering techniques, including providing an interactive water feature and playscape for children that will creatively teach the importance of water and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified pavilion
Cost: $200,000 for habitat shoreline work
Timeframe: 2012-2013
Partners: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Detroit Recreation Department
Ecological Monitoring: Restoration underway, no post-project monitoring to date
Restoration Contact: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy