Maryland Department of Natural Resources


Living Shorelines Video

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“Working with shoreline defining forces as opposed to defending against is the essence of the living shoreline approach. Characterizing the wave climate and predicting the shoreline response is most critical to define how to best balance habitat restoration with shoreline protection.”

Albert McCullough
(Sustainable Science, LLC)


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Living Shorelines

Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques which can be used to minimize coastal erosion and maintain coastal process. Techniques may include the use of fiber coir logs, sills, groins, breakwaters or other natural components used in com​bination with sand, other natural materials and/or marsh plantings. These techniques are used to protect, restore, enhance or create natural shoreline habitat.​

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Living Shoreline Information

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Frequently Asked Questions:​ Living Shorelines
Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques which can be used to minimize coastal erosion and maintain coastal process.


Living Shorelines Laws
​The Critical Area Program is designed to minimize adverse impacts on water quality that result from pollution; establish land use policies for development; and conserve fish, wildlife, plant habitats in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area​​
Shoreline Erosion Loan Program​
Learn about our loan program that protects waterfront property and enhances wildlife habitat utilizing nature-based living shoreline techniques.
How to Fund your Living Shoreline
Learn the requirements, eligibility, and the details about what the funding does.​
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