Lunch and Learn Science: The Eden Landing Strategic Placement Project

In order to speed the growth of restoring Eden Landing tidal marshes in the face of sea level rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in late 2023 tried something new: piling sediments off the Eden Landing shore for waves and tides to bring to the nearby marshes and mudflats. This novel approach avoids the harm that could occur by directly placing sediments on marsh. It could be a new tool in the toolbox to help sustain Bay mudflats and marshlands by using natural processes to transport sediment and provide nourishment for long-term wetland restoration efforts. Learn about the design and results of this Eden Landing Strategic Placement Project from this August 12, 2025 presentation by Julie Beagle of the Army Corps and USGS scientists Jessie Lacy, Karen Thorne, and Susan De La Cruz.

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