Living Shorelines
A more natural approach to shore stabilization is termed Living Shorelines and uses marshes, beaches, and dunes effectively to protect the shoreline along Virginia's creeks, rivers, and bays. Numerous benefits result from this approach to shoreline management, including: creating critical habitat for marine plants and animals, improving water quality, and reducing sedimentation. In addition, most waterfront property owners enjoy a continuous connection to the water that allows for enhanced recreational opportunities.
- Living Shoreline Design Guidance
- Leesylvania State Park Living Shoreline Project Monitoring Protocol
- Living Shoreline Sea Level Resiliency: Performance and Adaptive Management of Existing Breakwater Sites, Year 3 Summary Report
- Living Shoreline Sea Level Resiliency: Performance and Adaptive Management of Existing Breakwater Sites, Year 2 Summary Report
- Living Shoreline Sea Level Resiliency: Performance and Adaptive Management of Existing Sites
Living Shoreline Design Projects
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Occohannock on the Bay Camp and Retreat Center
Accomack County, Virginia |
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Captain Sinclair's Recreational Area
Mid Pen Public Access Authority Gloucester County, Virginia |
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Hull Springs Farm
Westmoreland County, Virginia |
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Jamestown IslandNational Park ServiceJames City County, Virginia |
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Leesylvania State ParkPrince William County, Virginia |
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Urbanna CreekMiddlesex County, Virginia |
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Werowocomoco National Park Service
Gloucester, Virginia |
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Robin Grove ParkTown of Colonial Beach, Virginia |
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Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceGloucester, Virginia |
