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Dec

18

2024

From The Blog

Bank Stabilization and Bulkhead Replacement at Inlet Cove Complete

Kiawah’s largest drainage basin on the west end of the island filters water in and out of 29 ponds through an Inlet Cove outfall at the Kiawah River. Protecting the integrity of the inlet and the property bordering the inlet has been a priority. Since 2018, KICA has been implementing a natural solution to erosion control called Envirolok. This product reinforces the bank and is a sustainable solution, increasing water quality and creating natural habitat with the growth of natural grasses over the Envirolok bags. KICA was the first entity in South Carolina to adopt Envirolok, and it’s now become the protocol for bank stabilization across the Lowcountry.

Phase 3 of Envirolok was re-stabilized and re-anchored in by KICA’s contractor in October and the wooden bulkhead located on the Inlet Cove channel, adjacent to Beachwalker Road was replaced. In addition to stabilizing the bank, KICA monitors how it changes over time with annual topographic surveys and aerial photography.

Right Side of Bank: Wood Bulkhead Replacement (KICA will be painting some new fencing by the bulkhead in early January.)

 

Envirolok bank stabilization. The bags will be planted with grasses in spring 2025 to conceal the bags.

 

LEFT SIDE OF BANK: New phase of Envirolok; RIGHT SIDE OF BANK: Older phase of Envirolok concealed by mature grass; the left side will also look like this after the grass is planted and matures.