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Prince George County Shoreline Management Plan
Hardaway, C. Scott Milligan, Donna A. Wilcox, Christine A. Berman, Marcia Rudnicky, Tamia Nunez, Karinna Killeen, Sharon A.
Hardaway, C. Scott
Milligan, Donna A.
Wilcox, Christine A.
Berman, Marcia
Rudnicky, Tamia
Nunez, Karinna
Killeen, Sharon A.
Abstract
Much of Prince George County’s shoreline is suitable for a “Living Shoreline” approach to shoreline management. The Commonwealth of Virginia has adopted policy stating that Living Shorelines are the preferred alternative for erosion control along tidal waters in Virginia (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi‐bin/legp504.exe?111+ful+CHAP0885+pdf). The policy defines a Living Shoreline as …”a shoreline management practice that provides erosion control and water quality benefits; protects, restores or enhances natural shoreline habitat; and maintains coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, stone, sand fill, and other structural and organic materials.” The key to effective implementation of this policy at the local level is understanding what constitutes a Living Shoreline practice and where those practices are appropriate. This management plan and its use in zoning, planning, and permitting will provide the guidance necessary for landowners and local planners to understand the alternatives for erosion control and to make informed shoreline management decisions. The recommended shoreline strategies can provide effective shore protection but also have the added distinction of creating, preserving, and enhancing wetland, beach, and dune habitat. These habitats are essential to addressing the protection and restoration of water quality and natural resources within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The final Prince George County Shoreline Management Plan is an educational and management reference for the County and its landholders.
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2016-11-01
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Shoreline Studies Program
Shoreline Management
Research and Technical Reports, Shoreline Management, Living Shorelines, Community Education, Chesapeake Bay
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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https://doi.org/10.21220/V5WB18