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2. Vegetated Environmental Solutions
INTRODUCTION
Patented
The ecologically advanced Envirolok vegetated system provides
permanent erosion control.
Envirolok’s patented system provides immediate stabilization, erosion control,
and a permanent vegetated solution. Envirolok is adaptable to water or
dry land sites.
Envirolok’s encapsulated soil bags and spikes
Patented
combined with the engineered strength of soil
reinforcing materials supply the connection
necessary for an ecological vegetated solution.
W WW.EN VI R OL OK. COM
Nativ e Ve ge ta tio n is the
Sus tain ab le Solution to
• Natural Landscapes
• Erosion Control
• Stormwater Management
• Ecological Restoration
www.agrecol.com
Envirolok is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Agrecol LLC.
3. A P P L I C AT I O N S
STREAMBANK RESTORATION
Envirolok Spike
SHORELINE RESTORATION
Envirolok Bags
VEGETATED SLOPE STABILIZATION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
ORNAMENTAL LANDSCAPES
ENVIROLOK ® NATIVE SOD ™
ENVIROLOK BENEFITS
• Engineered for reinforced
soil structures
(MSE or RSS)
• Stabilizes shorelines and
riverbanks
• Encapsulates soil
• Native bioengineered
facing
• Ideal for steepened slopes
and contours
• Native roots lock system
together becoming
stronger over time
• Moves freely with freeze
and thaw cycles
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4. STREAMBANK
R E S T O R A T I O N
Envirolok’s patented construction method provides support over soft
streambeds & shorelines in saturated soil environments while allowing
construction to follow existing contours.
Envirolok supplies a permanent vegetated answer to the
persistent shoreline erosion which contributes to the
bioaccumulation of sediment in our lakes and rivers daily.
Patented
Envirolok’s cinching and
twining provides added strength
to the modular bioengineered system
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5. Chicago River Restoration
• Envirolok provides structural
support that when combined
with native vegetation allows the
establishment of habitat along
sensitive environmental corridors
• Envirolok efficiently conforms
to the natural contours of a
slope compared to other
modular systems
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6. SHORELINE
R E S T O R A T I O N
permanent
green
solutions
4 Lake Mendota Restoration
7. • Envirolok stabilizes underlying
soils while creating a barrier
from further breakdown
• Envirolok restores your shoreline
to its original condition, while
stabilizing soil, promoting
drainage and providing
sustainable erosion control
• Diverse, native vegetation grown
into the Envirolok system
creates a buffer zone, mitigating
effects of lakeshore development
and increasing water quality in
our lakes, rivers and wetlands
• Envirolok protects your property
while preserving an attractive
natural appearance
• Envirolok’s vegetation improves
marine habitat
• Envirolok’s living shorelines use
natural shoreline ecosystems to
absorb wave energy reducing
erosion on adjacent properties
Lake Osakis Restoration
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8. erosion control
V E G E TAT E D
S L O P E S TA B I L I Z AT I O N
• Envirolok vegetated wall system
reinforces erodible sites
• Envirolok’s patented modular
system and encapsulated
structural soils allows for near
vertical construction that can
be contoured to the existing
non-load bearing soils with
the flexibility to adapt unlike
hard armors
• Supports vegetation on
manipulated slopes
• Envirolok installation allows
a reinforced erosion control
system in areas where
minimized excavation
and disturbance is required
Burial Mound Preservation
• Installations provide immediate
erosion protection
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9. • Envirolok will conform to fit
the circumference of a culvert
without the use of a form or
specialized tools
• Envirolok’s modular design
can be made to fit any size
emergency repair situation
• Envirolok can be used to repair
undermining and washout
situations
• Envirolok allows vegetation
establishment in narrow
construction areas along
roadways and commercial
developments
• Provides ecological vegetated
reinforced solution to the
surcharge loading created by
highway and commercial
construction S T O R M WAT E R
M A N A G E M E N T
Meydenbauer Creek Restoration
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10. O R N A M E N TA L
L A N D S C A P E S
• Create modular
landscape
designs with ease
• Living wall
• Raised gardens
• Rain gardens
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11. Envirolok® Native Sod™ is a
pre-vegetated mat of a
deep rooting native species
with a light geotextile or
biodegradable core.
Once laid on a surface, the
plants take root in the soil
and quickly form a secure
vegetated mat to hold the
surface soils in place against
erosive forces.
E N V I R O L O K ® N AT I V E S O D ™
• Easy installation
• Instant erosion control
• Immediate vegetation
• Low maintenance
• Multiple cores available
* See representative
regarding lead time
and availability
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12. Envirolok encapsulation of
engineered soil is designed to
support vegetation
V E G E TAT I O N
Why Natives?
• Extensive root systems that lock
the bags to the parent material
hydroseeding
• Root structure becomes
stronger and deeper over time
• Native habitat attracts song Native Prairie Root System vs. Turf Root System
birds, butterflies and pollinators Native plants are increasingly used for stormwater
management. They control erosion; they increase
• Envirolok wall becomes a infiltration and purify rainwater and runoff
beautifully restored native prairie so that the aquifer remains full and pure.
that provides habitat year round
• Sequesters oxygen and moisture
• Provides safe habitat for
amphibious species
L
Shallow turf roots
Deep native roots
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13. PLANTING ZONES
Emergents Wetland Edge Mesic Prairie Upland Prairie
Zones of Vegetation
High Water Elevation
Envirolok Bag
Spike
Normal Water Elevation
Footing/Granular Backfill Parent Material
Shoreline With Wave Action
Native species in shoreline transitional zones allow for the ecological
restoration of habitat for game fish, amphibious life, birds and butterflies.
A diverse mix of sedges, grasses, wildflowers and live stakes creates
sustainable vegetation when combined with the Envirolok system.
Envirolok components allow for root penetration, adding to the strength of
the system.
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14. I N S TA L L AT I O N
1. Filling and Closing Envirolok Bags
Fill the Envirolok bags with an engineered soil using an Envirolok Bag Filler.
The soil properties should consist of 60% sand, 20% high grade compost
and 20% top soil. The engineered soil may change to meet the specific
project needs. Excavated material may be used to backfill during
construction. Clay and silt are not appropriate fill material. All bags
should be filled consistently and will be closed with a UV resistant zip tie.
Bags may also be sewn or closed using hog-rings.
2. Preparation
Dig a trench no less than 3” deep, 16” wide for the length of
the structure. Embedment depth will be specific to the project.
Compact bottom of foundation using hand tamper or vibratory
plate compactor. This trench serves as toe stabilization and will
protect the structure from undermining. Larger structures will
require engineering.
3. Placing Envirolok Bags
The foundation course will begin with placing spikes in the excavated
trench at the desired location of the first row. Place filled bags next to
each other, seam side in, horizontally, the full length of the structure.
The “snorkel” of the bag will land on top of the previously placed bag.
4. Placing Additional
Bag Courses
After laying one entire course of bags, compact the soil ensuring a solid
and uniform structure.
Insert two spikes in the top of each bag evenly spaced. The spike
placement will vary with the slope of the structure and should be placed
in the center of the bag contact area between courses.
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15. 5. Backfilling and Compacting
the Structure
Backfill and compacting after each course ensures strength and stability
of the system. Backfill should be compacted to the specifications of the
wall design. Backfill must support vegetation and be free draining.
6. Geogrid Placement
Structures that require geogrid reinforcement will be specified by an
engineer. After compaction, geogrid placement will begin at the front of
the bag course and will go towards the existing material. Place spikes on
top of the geogrid and continue placing bag course. Geogrid should be
pulled tight prior to backfill. Continue with course compaction.
7. Top Row
Install the top row of the structure the same way the other courses
have been placed. Tuck the “snorkel” under to give a finished look to the
last course. If specified, the top row may need to be anchored into the
existing landscape.
8. Vegetation Establishment
Once the wall is completed, vegetation is the final step. Native vegetation
is recommended because of its adept root structures that will bind the
wall together forming a monolithic structure that will renew itself year
after year. Using vegetation suitable for your local climate is necessary
for a successful project. You may build the wall and place live plants in the
courses as you build the structure. Live plant material should always be
placed in between the courses. Cutting the bags open and planting into
this cavity is NOT recommended. It is recommended that a combination
of live plants and seed are used to ensure proper vegetation.
Brochure Photo Credits: Sunmark Environmental Services
Aqua Terra Stormwater • Agrecol LLC • Dixon Shorelines
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