Stormwater BMPs are often designed to improve water quality, reduce runoff impacts, and support regulatory compliance, yet many struggle with erosion, scour, sedimentation, and costly maintenance over time. This presentation explores how soft armor technologies can be used to enhance BMP performance, improve system resilience, and extend service life in channels, outfalls, detention systems, and conveyance infrastructure.

Through real-world case studies and engineering applications, attendees will learn how soft-armored approaches can help protect critical stormwater assets, reduce maintenance demands, improve vegetation establishment, and increase long-term functionality while supporting sustainable and resilient stormwater design practices. The session will discuss design considerations, performance benefits, and opportunities for integrating soft armor into both new construction and retrofit projects.  

Workshop Host: SOX Erosion Solutions