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 Projects

Camp Occahannock
Occohannock on the Bay Camp and Retreat Center

Accomack County, Virginia

  1. Summary
  2. Site Information & Performance
  3. ASBPA 2023 Best Restored Shore Project Presentation
  4. *ASBPA 2023 Best Restored Shore Award*

Captain Sinclair's Recreational Area

Mid Pen Public Access Authority Gloucester County, Virginia

  1. Summary
  2. Site Information & Performance
  3. ASBPA 2023 Best Restored Shore Project Presentation
  4. *ASBPA 2023 Best Restored Shore Award*

Hull Springs Farm

 Hull Springs Farm

Westmoreland County, Virginia

  1. Summary
  2. Site Information and Performance

Jamestown

 Jamestown Island
 National Park Service

 James City County, Virginia

Leesylvania

 Leesylvania State Park

Prince William County, Virginia

Urbanna Creek

 Urbanna Creek

 Middlesex County, Virginia

Werocomico

 Werowocomoco National Park Service

 Gloucester, Virginia

  1. Summary 
  2. Site Information & Performance

Robin Grove

 Robin Grove Park

 Town of Colonial Beach, Virginia

VIMS 2019

 
 Virginia Institute of Marine Science

 Gloucester, Virginia

  Site Information & Performance