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To provide a recommended preferred approach for shoreline erosion control via a geospatial Shoreline Stabilization Model that identifies where living shorelines are suitable. |
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To provide a recommended preferred approach for shoreline erosion control via a geospatial Shoreline Stabilization Model that identifies where living shorelines are suitable. |
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This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement CD-963623-01-1 to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
These data have been produced by the Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM), Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) for Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN>The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has been developing tools for several years to guide local governments in shoreline management. In particular, they have focused on the use of ecologically preferred alternatives for erosion control and have conducted research into refining the appropriate uses for a large suite of possible treatments based on existing shoreline conditions. A series of Decision Trees were developed to determine shoreline best management practices when conducting onsite inspections. These were developed to support integrated guidance at the management and regulatory level.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN>This body of work has been expanded and re-developed as a GIS spatial model known as the Shoreline Management Model (SMM) to determine appropriate shoreline best management practices from the desk-top using available spatial data and the decision tree logic. The assessment is conducted at parcel level scale but the output represents a reach based or cumulative approach to shoreline management. The variables used in the SMM include fetch, nearshore bathymetry, bank height, marsh presence, beach presence, and permanent structures within the riparian zone. Also included are existing shoreline erosion control structures, and the presence of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to enhance the models capabilities for evaluating best management practices along shorelines that have already been hardened or where erosion control practices may impact SAV.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN /></P><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN>Data presented here has been developed for the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) utilizing the Virginia SMM with adaptations to reflect conditions and policies in Maryland. This includes the addition of buffered habitat areas for rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species, and federal navigation chanels, and modification to the output recommendations and definitions.</SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN /><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P STYLE="margin:0 0 0 0;"><SPAN><SPAN>These data should be used to guide the decision making process on how best to manage an erosion problem. Recommendations are made without consideration of property length, ownership, or value. Treatment recommendations are based on models that utilize best available data which may not reflect the actual conditions present on the shoreline.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P STYLE="margin:7 0 7 0;"><SPAN>The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) at VIMS performs a service by distributing data generated by either CCRM or public agencies, which offer data without restriction or charge. CCRM assumes no responsibility for data accuracy or precision, metadata completeness or correctness for digital information. CCRM assumes no liability for misuse of any data which may arise as a result of any alteration, conversion, or combination with other data sources. As well, the timeliness and scale of these products must be considered when evaluating appropriate use. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN STYLE="font-weight:bold;">Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) disclaimer</SPAN><SPAN>: The Mapping Services provided herein are for reference only. The user of this information understands and acknowledges that the map data may be inaccurate or contain errors or omissions, and the user assumes the full responsibility for any risks or damages resulting from any use of or reliance upon this data. Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and its Agents or Affiliates do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the data generated from this service.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Use of the mapping tool is strongly encouraged for preliminary planning purposes, however, its use does not guarantee the approval of any authorization or shoreline project. Please contact the MDE Tidal Wetlands Division at (410) 537-3837 for coordination on specific projects.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreements. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the EPA endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in this document.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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Maryland Living Shoreline Suitability Model (LSSM) |
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