living shoreline
Climate Resilience Slices Shoreline Erosion 70%
Living shorelines are nature-based solutions that protect coasts while restoring ecosystems. As sea-level rise accelerates, communities are swapping concrete seawalls for biogenic habitats that dampen waves, trap sediment, and create economic opportunities. This shift reflects a broader move toward cost-effective shoreline protection that blends ecology with engineering. In 2022, counties