Erosion is a common concern among shoreline landowners and many turn to armoring as a solution. Often erosion is caused by upland drainage or unstable slopes, and not wave action. No type of shore defense is effective in this case. If shore defense is necessary, soft shore stabilization is preferred. The poster explains the difference between structural armoring and soft shore stabalization and directs readers to websites where more information is available. A "rack card" is available for visitors to the Watershed Stewardship Resource Center to take with them.
The MRC has plans for future collaboration with the Department of Community Development to illustrate other elemtns of the Shoreline Master program that address overwater structures and mooring buoys.
