The eroded area includes 2,100 linear feet along the south bank of the river, behind the Highers Athletic Complex. The waterline extends from the Daniel inlet, just past Baylor Law School, toward the Pullin Family Marina, which is on the Waco Creek inlet. Fogleman said the materials they found are inert and will not decompose, meaning they aren’t in danger of leaching chemicals or gases into the water. The TCEQ has not levied fines or penalties against Baylor for the debris, Fogleman said.

“This is a matter of doing the right thing,” Fogleman said. “The university worked with the TCEQ to handle this in the right manner. The riverfront is a huge asset and a selling point for Baylor.”

The fix will involve layering rock riprap, also known as man-placed rock, on top of a thickened foundation at the waterline. For this project, large slabs of stone will extend out into the river for 4 feet to 8 feet and prevent further soil erosion on the bank. Fogleman said the erosion is not near the riverwalk, which will remain open during construction, and the project is scheduled to be completed in August.

Erosion revealed