Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization Options
Shoreline stabilization is defined as the use of structures, vegetation, or land-management practices to provide protection of a shoreline from future or existing erosion. "Living shorelines" are defined as shoreline stabilization techniques that use natural habitat elements to protect shorelines from erosion while also providing critical habitat for wildlife.
For more information about shoreline stabilization structures visit the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management's website or download the following eight-page brochure which presents information on a variety of shoreline stabilization structures available to coastal property owners and provides a tool to determine the most appropriate shoreline stabilization methods based upon shoreline type and other site characteristics.
Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization: Property Owner's Guide to Determining the Most Appropriate Stabilization method
