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<br />I. INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />Stabilizing banks of meandering streams and rivers can be a major problem. <br />cutt i n9 may cause severe damage to pl"'operty or loss of va 1 uab I e term I and, the <br />require ettention. <br /> <br />Where bank <br />problem may <br /> <br />The Rock Island District recently conducted a study to deterrnine the feasibi I lty of <br />providing bank erosion control measu....es along the Des Moines River in Iowa and Missouri. <br />Th j 5 S6 I f-hel p brochure has been prepared as a resu I t of th I 5 stUdy to proll ide techn lea I <br />guidance to local government officials and landowners interested In constructing bank <br />erosion control measures. <br /> <br />Work in the "Waters of the United States" requires a permit from the Corps of Engineers. <br />Each caSe Is reviewed by State and Federal agencies concerned, especially for environmental <br />considerations. Certain bank protection measures may be more suitable than others from an <br />environmental view. ~arly coordination with the Corps of Engineers may help avoid <br />environmental problems. <br />