LAND Remediation, Inc. (LRI) completed shoreline and wetland restoration along the Hudson River as part of a separate phase following the design/build sediment remediation project with AECOM at the Former BASF Corp site. This work was initiated to enhance the riparian features of over 300 LF of shoreline.

Approximately 2,000 CY of material was excavated along the river’s edge using LRI’s long reach excavator to limit disturbance and protect the riverbank. Clearing and preparation activities included the removal of large trees, brush, and accumulated debris, with vegetation repurposed for root-wad habitat features and onsite mulch.

The shoreline and adjacent wetland habitats were rebuilt through a structured sequence of soil placement and planting. LRI installed planting media across multiple ecological zones and constructed new habitat areas that included deep-water intertididal marsh, shallow emergent marsh, wetland shrub fringe, riparian buffer zone with various native trees, shrubs, grasses and a substantial 31,305 SF riparian buffer habitat area designed for long-term resilience.

Additional habitat enhancements included the installation of 15 timber piles to support custom-built turtle basking platforms and the construction of two dedicated turtle nesting sand beds. Riverbank reinforcement incorporated large stone placement mixed with BioD Blocks placed and battered behind the stone. These blocks were tied in with topsoil, coir fabric, live stakes, and seed to establish a stable vegetated surface and reestablish cover.