Green Shores | Resources
Green Shores Credits and Ratings Guides
Green Shores for Homes Guide – English
Green Shores for Homes Monitoring Guide
Green Shores for Homes Guide – Français
Green Shores for Shoreline Development Guide
Nature-based Project Checklist and Guide for BC
Green Shores Guide to Expedited Permit Process for Nature-based Solutions in BC
Green Shores Checklist
Information Sheet on the Nature-based Shoreline Project Permitting Process
Research & Evaluation
Case study: Green Shore – a Tool in the Shoreline Resilience Toolbox
Concept designs for neighbourhood-scale coastal adaptation measures in Royston and Qualicum Beach, BC
Green Shores 2020: Impact, Value and Lessons Learned
Green Shores for Homes Pilot Project Summary Report
Policy & Regulatory Tools
Partial Review of BC Shoreline Policies and Opportunities for Green Shores
Green Shores Policy and Regulatory Tools for Local Governments
Shoreline Management
Greening Shorelines to Enhance Resilience
Shoreline Regulations and Permitting Processes in BC
Your Marine Waterfront Canadian Edition
Coastal Shore Stewardship Guide
Outreach Resources
Featured Link
Washington State Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines
Islands Trust
This website provides information for property owners in the Gulf Islands, B.C., with resources about how to care for shorelines.
Green Shorelines for Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish
Targeted to lakeshore property owners on Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, this website explains “soft” shorelines practices and designs that reduce impacts to fish and wildlife habitat, improve water access and provide a more natural aesthetic.
http://www.govlink.org/watersheds/8/action/greenshorelines/default.aspx
San Juan Shoreline Master Program
This website describes San Juan County’s efforts to preserve and restore shorelines through its local Shoreline Master Program and the Washington State’s Shoreline Management Act, which aims to:
- Encourage reasonable and orderly development of shorelines, with an emphasis on water-dependent and related uses that control pollution and prevent damage to the natural environment.
- Protect the natural character of Washington shorelines, including the land, vegetation, wildlife and shoreline environment.
- Promote public access and provide opportunities to enjoy views and recreational activities in shoreline areas.
Shoreline Master Program | San Juan County, WA
Shore Friendly
This website provides information for marine shoreline property owners throughout the Puget Sound region about managing erosion and protecting Puget Sound. It includes information about erosion risk, options for landowners, the shoreline ecosystem, available resources, and more. http://shorefriendly.org/
Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE)
Armoring: WDOE provides resources on alternatives to shoreline armoring. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/shorelines/FeederBluffs/importance/ShorelineArmoring.html
Green Shorelines: WDOE provides information and resources for homeowners about alternatives to armoring or bulkheads. www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/greenshorelines/tips_tools.html
NOAA Habitat Conservation National Marine Fisheries Service
http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restoration/techniques/livingshorelines.html
Island Trusts Shoreline Mapping
https://islandstrust.bc.ca/programs/ecosystem-inventories/
San Juan County Shorelines Mapping
GIS Mapping of San Juan County Shorelines including locations for net shore drift, eelgrass, feeder bluffs, forage fish beaches and existing stabilization. http://sjcgis.org/greenshores
