7. Begin and end all streambank protection projects at stable points along the bank.  This may be a point at which the main thrust of the flow is parallel to the bank, or at a stable structure such as a bridge or culvert.  This may require cooperative efforts by several landowners.

8. Divert intensive sources of runoff such as gutter downspouts or street drainage away from the area to be treated and be sure to include appropriate drainage facilities for this flow.

9. Make sure you have protected the submerged part of the bank all the way to the channel bottom, and in some cases where undercutting has occurred, below the streambed.  As a matter of course, it is better to start stabilization projects below the bed (bottom) of the stream; otherwise, the current may undermine the erosion control measures installed.

10. Be prepared to maintain your project.  Inspect the project regularly, particularly after heavy rains and high flows, and make necessary repairs as soon as possible.

11. Reestablish streambank vegetation using native shrubs and trees.
























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