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There are many nature-based solutions that
                   link to the four Green Shores principles .

                   For example:
                   Preserving the integrity and connectivity of
                   shoreline processes could include a
                   Green Shores project with removal of a
                   seawall, re-sloping and addition of beach
                   nourishment and large woody materials .
                   This helps to restore and maintain shoreline
                   processes such as sediment movement .
                   Other nature-based options include marsh
                   or estuary restoration of the foreshore, and
                   using features that naturally attenuate wave
                   action and provide habitat .

                   Maintain and enhance shoreline habitat
                   diversity and function could include a
                   Green Shores design that preserves or
                   restores the riparian area through the use
                   of natural woody materials, stones, and
                   native plants that are well adapted to
                   conditions of the shore environment .
                   This type of vegetation provides food for
                   young aquatic species, helps with wave    Figure 8.3 – Typical movement of water runoff to the shoreline via
                                                             paved surfaces and anthropogenic features.
                   attenuation, prevents potential erosion from
                   storm activity, and beautifies the shoreline .  Illustration by: Holly Sullivan and Ravi Maharaj

                   Minimizing and reducing pollutants to the
                   shoreline environment can be achieved
                   by reducing the potential for any upland
                   contaminants that drain off a roof, driveway
                   or property as shown in the following
                   diagram, from reaching the shoreline
                   (Figure 8 .3) . Methods may include use of
                   permeable pavers, water collection systems
                   and development of rain gardens and
                   further details are provided below .
                   Reduce and reverse cumulative impacts to
                   shoreline systems is accomplished when
                   property owners and communities work
                   together to implement a ‘neighborhood
                   scale’ Green Shores project that links               Riparian area is defined as the
                   together adjacent properties . This may be       transitional zone between the upland
                   more cost effective for the homeowners            terrestrial and aquatic environments
                   and more functionally effective for the
                   ecosystems which operate at a shoreline scale .   where riparian vegetation is located.



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