A living levee is an integrated approach to flood control that involves creating a hybrid ecological system that incorporates tidal and subtidal vegetation as part of the water treatment process. Creeks and riparian habitats support sediment flow, leading to the development of a healthy marsh plain. Water from pumping systems would be used to irrigate the adjacent urban forest, agriculture, and nurseries, while also preventing low-lying areas from flooding.
Living Levee
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