| Bank failures are usually the result of water in a creek or river channel eroding the banks. Either the bottom (toe) of the bank is eroded away or an entire section of the bank is washed away from heavy storms (washout). A good portion of creek bank repair work involves protection of the bank from erosion. Bank protection can consist of rock rip rap (boulders), gabion baskets, concrete lining, prefabricated structures, and other environmentally compatible materials. |
