chesapeake bay trust

Introduction to Living Shorelines

Benefits of Living Shrelines (Maryland DNR)
http://dnr.maryland.gov/mydnr/askanexpert/living_shoreline.asp

Why a living shoreline? (Virginia Institute of Marine Science)
http://ccrm.vims.edu/livingshorelines/

Project Planning

In order to help you plan your project and ensure it is based on best practices you are encouraged to access the resources listed below.

Program Requirements: Guiding Principles for Evaluators: The American Evaluation Association's tool to be used when creating your evaluations and reports.

Web Based Resources

• Living Shorelines Guide for Waterfront Property owners (Maryland DNR)
  http://www.dnr.state.md.us/criticalarea/pdfs/Living%20shorelines-FN.pdf
  
• NOAA Living Shorelines Toolbox
  http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/initiatives/shoreline_stabilization.html
  
• VIMS Design and Construction Criteria for Living Shorelines
  http://ccrm.vims.edu/livingshorelines/design_options/index.html
  
• Living Shoreline Permitting – Virginia
  http://ccrm.vims.edu/livingshorelines/permits_ls.html
   
• Living Shoreline Permitting Overview – Maryland
  http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Water/WetlandsandWaterways/Regulations/Pages/Programs/WaterPrograms/Wetlands_Waterways/regulations/proposed_ls_regs.aspx
  
• VIMS Living Shoreline Photo Gallery
  http://ccrm.vims.edu/livingshorelines/photo_gallery/index.html

Workshops

• Proceedings: 2006 Living Shoreline Workgroup
  http://www.vims.edu/cbnerr/_docs/ctp_docs/ls_docs/06_LS_Eval.pdf
  
  

Grant Writing Assistance

Whether you've written many grant applications or if this is your first time, it never hurts to learn more about how to prepare a successful application. Access these resources for grant writing tips and best practices. Click here for general grant writing tips.

Additional Funding Sources

The Trust encourages grantees to seek additional funds for your project. Click here for a list of potential funding opportunities.

Signage

The Trust encourages grantees to include signage to support community based projects. Click here for a list of resources, sample signs, and Trust logos (required for all Trust supported projects).

For technical assistance at the Trust regarding watershed assistance, please contact Jana Davis, at 410-974-2941 ex 101