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Projects: Riverbank Stabilization in Chickasaw Park

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April 20, 2011

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Urbanization of the Ohio River watershed is causing severe riverbank erosion in many areas including Chickasaw Park with erosion quite severe in places. Olmsted Parks Conservancy is developing innovative methods to stabilize the shores and restore the once lovely riverbank in Chickasaw.