Peconic Land Trust Presents: The Living Shoreline
February 12, 2021
Creating a “living shoreline” is critical to stabilizing erosion of our beaches and waterfront, an all-too-common occurrence due to the impact of climate change. Watch our webinar from February 11, 2021, to hear from three experts to hear the story of their successful partnership to secure several local beaches.
Panelists:
- Elizabeth Hornstein, State Coordinator for Peconic Estuary Partnership
- Steve Schott, Marine Botany/Habitat Restoration Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Matt Swain, Stewardship Director at the Peconic Land Trust
Moderated by Dr. Kathleen Fallon, Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist with NY Sea Grant.
Video loading...Below are the slides that the panelists reference in the webinar.
Resources
- Demonstration Living Shoreline Project in Southold
- General Climate Change Information
- Living Shoreline Techniques in the Marine District of New York State
- NOAA Habitat Blueprint
- Systems Approach to Geomorphic Engineering (SAGE)
- Using Natural Measures to Reduce the Risk of Flooding
- Widow’s Hole Preserve Story Map and Info