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Shoreline Management Webinar Series
August 13, 2020 @ 10:00 am - August 25, 2020 @ 11:30 am
FreeThe VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management is offering a free virtual, 3-part Shoreline Management Webinar Series. These webinar sessions will include presentations and live interaction with shoreline science and policy experts. Each webinar will be recorded and posted on the CCRM web site for future viewing and reference.
Participation will require access to Zoom video conferencing software. Links will be provided after registration. You can sign up for one or more webinar sessions. Each session will be held from 10-11:30 AM Eastern on the selected dates.
Dates and Topics:August 13 – Shoreline Decision Support Tools Learn about the new Shoreline Management Handbook and Shoreline Decision Support Tool. Discover the benefits of nature and nature-based features for coastal buildings.Presenters: Marcia Berman & Pamela Mason, VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management
August 20 – Shoreline Law & Policy Updates Hear about new shoreline legislation passed by the 2020 Virginia General Assembly (SB 776). Learn about new guidance to integrate tidal shoreline and riparian buffer management for coastal resilience.
Presenters: Skip Stiles, Wetlands Watch; Rachael Peabody, Virginia Marine Resources Commission; V’lent Lassiter, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
August 25 – Living Shorelines Performance Learn about monitoring results for living shoreline performance over time. Hear results from a study about the potential for nutrient reduction if more living shoreline projects are installed.
Presenters: Scott Hardaway, VIMS Shoreline Studies Program; Pamela Mason, VIMS Center for Coastal Resources Management
1.5 CBLP CEUs per webinar