Update - Riverbank Stabilization Project Construction in Mississippi River Community Park, Anoka
The riverbank stabilization project in Mississippi River Community Park is underway. Tree clearing, bank reshaping, and riprap installation have been the primary focus at this stage in the construction process.
Future work will include native seeding, erosion control blanket installation, and planting of native shrubs and trees.
The project is funded by a Clean Water Fund grant, a Watershed Based Funding grant, and match from the City of Anoka. Watch for more updates from ACD and the City of Anoka as the project progresses.
Read additional updates on our blog here and here.
UPDATE - October 2021
The riverbank stabilization project in Mississippi River Community Park is nearly complete. Tree clearing, bank reshaping, riprap installation, seeding, and erosion control blanket installation have all been completed. Planting of supplemental bare root shrubs, trees, and dormant live stakes will be completed by the end of November. The project stabilized approximately 1,500 linear feet of severely eroding riverbank.
When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them.
