One of the most significant features of the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) is its con- structed 24 ha (59 acre) lake system cre- ated in 1967. Since its construction, active bank erosion has resulted in a shoreline that lacks visual appeal and is devoid of aquatic habitat. In fact, the 10.3 km (6.5 mi) of eroded shoreline has lead to the loss of over 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land in the past 30 years. Responding to this concern, the CBG ado

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