{"id":21405,"date":"2024-03-25T10:38:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/?page_id=19310"},"modified":"2024-08-14T13:31:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:31:03","slug":"the-guide-to-coastal-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/the-guide-to-coastal-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guide to Coastal Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"has-custombg-one-text-color wp-block-ncst-pullquote\">\n  <div class=\"pullquote-container\">\n    <p class=\"pullquote-content\"><strong>Living shorelines reduce erosion, provide storm protection, support fish habitat, and more \u2014 and it\u2019s never been easier to use them.<\/strong><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Living Shoreline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Living shorelines protect the coast from erosion and preserve important habitat that supports fisheries, tourism, and storm resilience. This strategy always features native plants, and it includes a wide range of designs and products. Along North Carolina\u2019s brackish and salty <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">waters, smooth cordgrass and other marsh grasses are common in living shorelines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some living shoreline designs include low-lying sills near the marsh or use breakwaters in the water. Sills and breakwaters are structures that stretch parallel with the shoreline to dampen the impacts of wave energy, while also allowing water to pass through and over them with the tides. These structures include a variety of materials: most commonly rocks, concrete, and oyster shells.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>Watch \u201cShifting Shores: Embracing Living Shorelines in North Carolina,\u201d a video from the Winter 2024 issue:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shifting Shores: Embracing Living Shorelines in North Carolina\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qR0TfXC9ecg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Choose a Living Shoreline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Traditionally, coastal communities have used \u201chard structures\u201d \u2014 like revetments, bulkheads, and seawalls \u2014 to stop shorelines from moving. Such structures create a barrier between land and water at the intertidal zone, where valuable habitat exists.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These hard structures can also increase erosion, which results in the loss of intertidal habitat that animals like otters, birds, crabs, turtles, and fish use. Overall, hard structures can reduce community resilience and the economic value of fisheries, recreation, and tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In some instances, it\u2019s cheaper to install a living shoreline than a bulkhead. In addition, living shorelines are easier and less expensive to maintain than other shoreline options. Annual maintenance of living shorelines can cost up to $100 per linear foot, while bulkhead and revetment maintenance can be upwards of $500 per linear foot. One reason hard structure maintenance can be more expensive is because during major storm events, bulkheads are more likely to suffer structural damage than living shorelines, leading to costly repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Living shorelines also increase property values.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Coastal-Living-Guide-noaa.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Coastal-Living-Guide-noaa.png\" alt=\"image: chart of shoreline solution techniques.\" class=\"wp-image-19420\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: NOAA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last, in contrast to hard structures, living shorelines can slow erosion and sometimes support the growth of shorelines and saltmarsh, providing protection from storms, supporting fish habitat, and offering other benefits that make our coastal communities more resilient. For properties experiencing erosion or wave energy, living shorelines can be especially beneficial. When everyday waves or storms stir up sand, marsh grasses can trap the sand particles as the living shoreline dampens wave energy. Living shorelines can reduce wave energy up to 60%, while salt marshes and coastal wetlands act like sponges to help absorb floodwaters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Install a Living Shoreline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM) recommends first reflecting on a range of questions, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do I want to protect my shoreline from boat wakes or offshore energy\/waves?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are my personal structures in imminent danger?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> See \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/coastal-management\/estuarine-shorelines\/estuarine-shoreline-stabilization\/how-stabilize-your-estuarine-shoreline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Stabilize Your Estuarine Shoreline<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/ncdeq.dynamics365portals.us\/dcm-home\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reach out to DCM Field Representatives<\/a>, who can help guide you on available options and required permitting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After contacting your DCM field representative, it\u2019s time to chat with a local expert who will help you envision a living shoreline at your location. There are some instances where using a living shoreline is just not feasible, and an expert can help guide you through considerations of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">characteristics of the existing shoreline, site erosion, wave energy, water depth, and surrounding area conditions<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experts in North Carolina include professionals who specialize in the installation of living shorelines, such as marine contractors and some coastal landscapers. The NC Coastal Federation provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccoast.org\/2018\/10\/living-shorelines-recommended-for-effective-and-lasting-shoreline-management-as-storm-repairs-continue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of contractors with experience installing living shorelines<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After collaborating with your living shoreline expert, once you have your permit in hand, installation can begin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Coastal-Living-Guide-Harkers-Island-noaa-pid_1197_2018_full.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Coastal-Living-Guide-Harkers-Island-noaa-pid_1197_2018_full.jpeg\" alt=\"image: marsh grass and rocks sit between a house and a water body.\" class=\"wp-image-19418\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: NOAA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in seeing a living shoreline in person, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1aMzg7YAfUbEpBJSSps0Y9kx9SyhQLK5W&amp;femb=1&amp;ll=34.87679311366538%2C-77.29513302744945&amp;z=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this map offers many sites that are publicly accessible on North Carolina\u2019s coast<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NC Division of Coastal Management has created an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/coastal-management\/estuarine-shorelines\/estuarine-shoreline-stabilization\/resources-homeowners-and-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">informative list of resources relevant to living shorelines<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carteret Community College offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/ncnaturalshorelinesnetwork\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NC Living Shorelines Academy<\/a>, which provides learners with a strong foundation on the design and installation of living shorelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NOAA, the NC Division of Coastal Management, and NC Coastal Reserve and Natural Estuarine Research Reserve created a <a href=\"https:\/\/files.nc.gov\/ncdeq\/Coastal%20Management\/coastal-reserve\/research\/publications\/Weighing-your-Options-Final-5x7-11-18-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">handbook for estuarine property owners on how to protect property from shoreline erosion<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NC Division of Coastal Management made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deq.nc.gov\/coastal-management\/coastal-reserve\/coastal-training-program\/past-workshops\/bryanls-permitting-31224\/download?attachment\">brief and informative guide to the types of permits you might need to get before installing your living shoreline.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-ncst-separator\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MORE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/currents\/2021\/04\/building-coastal-resilience-through-shoreline-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building Coastal Resilience Through Shoreline Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/currents\/2018\/11\/living-shorelines-can-enhance-saltmarsh-resilience-to-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Living Shorelines Can Enhance Saltmarsh Resilience to Hurricanes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unc.edu\/discover\/living-shorelines\/?utm_campaign=072518+Protecting+homes+and+ecosystems+with+living+shorelines&amp;utm_medium=bitly&amp;utm_source=Facebook&amp;fbclid=IwAR0fdlPmHvGn1G9fvPCNSfCGnGXLOXB8aCpVUo7aEhtLfJJA1OxmDcY1xr4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protecting homes and ecosystems with living shorelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/hooklinescience\/can-living-shorelines-lessen-erosion-from-boat-traffic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can Living Shorelines Lessen Erosion from Boat Traffic?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Anika Pruim<\/strong>, a UNC Wilmington graduate intern for North Carolina Sea Grant, and <strong>Ashley Caine<\/strong>, a UNC Wilmington undergraduate intern for North Carolina Sea Grant, are both completing their studies this spring. <strong>Mariko Polk<\/strong>, North Carolina Sea Grant\u2019s coastal processes specialist, has a decade of experience researching living shorelines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-sandwich-narrative with-image\"><div class=\"ncst-sandwich-narrative\"><div class=\"sandwich-narrative__image-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"sandwich-narrative__image wp-image-22793\" alt=\"Waterfront houses along the marsh in Oak Island NC at sunset\" src=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-scaled.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Waterfront-houses-along-the-marsh-in-Oak-Island-NC-at-sunset-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sandwich-narrative__text-container\"><h2 class=\"sandwich-narrative__heading\"><em>The Guide to Coastal Living<\/em><\/h2><p><em><br>The Guide to Coastal Living<\/em> provides North Carolinians with quick information about how to address coastal hazards and how to live in a coastal environment. The series launches with this look at living shorelines \u2014 a strategy that provides invaluable benefits to our communities and coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-collapsible-more ncst-collapsible-more\"><div class=\"collapsible-more__collapsed-content-container collapse panel-collapse \" id=\"collapsible-more-0\" aria-labelledby=\"collapsible-more-heading-0\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"collapsible-more__interaction-cta collapsed\" href=\"#collapsible-more-0\" id=\"collapsible-more-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsible-more-0\" aria-controls=\"collapsible-more-0\"><span class=\"collapsible-more__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"collapsible-more__text\">Expand to read more<\/span><span class=\"collapsible-more__text-collapse\">Collapse<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-magazine-preview  wp-block-ncst-magazine-preview has-custombg-two-background-color\">\n    <h2 class=\"magazine-preview__heading\">More from Spring 2024<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"magazine-preview__teaser\"><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"magazine-preview__stories-container\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card \"\n    href=\"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/hook-line-science-spring-2024\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/hook-line-science-spring-2024\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-&lt;img width=&quot;2560&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1.jpg&quot; class=&quot;attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image&quot; alt=&quot;image: offshore wind turbines in front of a sunset.&quot; srcset=&quot;https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/coastwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/HOOK-LINE-SCIENCE-1-Off-shore-wind-farm.-credit-Pavel-Muravev-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w&quot; 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