VIMS Living Shoreline Training (Virtual)

Learn about dynamic living shoreline designs for coastal resilience.  Registered participants can join a 2-hr virtual session with VIMS shoreline experts, plus have access to related materials for self-paced learning.

Live Zoom Session: featuring Scott Hardaway & Donna Milligan, VIMS Shoreline Studies Program

Topics include:

̶      Site-specific living shoreline design process under predictable (FEMA) and unpredictable water levels

̶      How to use design tools including conversions between NAVD88 & tidal benchmarks

̶      What is success for shore protection projects How to develop a monitoring plan with short-term and long-term coastal resilience considerations

This class is free of charge, but class size is limited to allow for group interaction.  Registration is required.   Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis with preference to marine contractors, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals, permit agents, environmental consultants and any other shoreline professionals directly engaged with living shoreline design and installation.

For more information, contact Karen Duhring karend@vims.edu

2 CBLP CEUs are available