Shoreline restoration underway at Hillsmere Shores Marina in Annapolis

Shoreline restoration underway at Hillsmere Shores Marina in Annapolis

Situated on a sand spit on Duvall Creek off the South River, the Hillsmere Shores Marina in Annapolis has weathered its share of storms over the past decade. But despite riprap being placed along the shoreline, storms have eroded the land behind the rocky border and concrete bulkhead. Flooding is more frequent, spilling over the marina’s gravel parking lot and limiting access to the road. The storms also have exposed the roots of Japanese blac…