Providing Incentives for Greener Shorelines
Presentation Abstract
Previous work done by the San Juan Initiative (2006-2008) found:
1) Current regulatory protection programs are turning people off and our education and incentive programs are not meeting the needs of the ecosystem or shoreline property owners.
2) There is a lack of accountability to ensure that people and government successfully carry out their responsibilities in a way that results in ecosystem protection.
3) Some of the most sensitive parts of the marine shoreline are being altered, and there is a high risk of losing more.
4) There is tremendous opportunity to improve protection of the ecosystem through scientific advancements and the promotion of stewardship within the San Juan Community.
San Juan County participated in developing the Green Shores for Homes program (2010-2015) in order to address 1) and 2) above. In addition, Shore Friendly Incentives funding (2015-2016) is allowing San Juan County to provide:
1) Technical assistance to waterfront property owners who are interested in soft shore stabilization techniques;
2) Information to local realtors about Green Marine Waterfront Features (based on the GSH Credits and Ratings Guide);
3) Stewardship information to waterfront homeowners using Green Shores for Homes as guidance;
4) A recognition program for waterfront property owners who are “doing the right thing” and being good shoreline stewards;
5) Criteria for expedited/streamlined restoration permitting (based on the GSH submittal requirements) for those who wish to remove hard armor and use soft shore stabilization techniques.
Session Title
Going Beyond Regulations to Green Our Shorelines
Conference Track
Shorelines
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2016 : Vancouver, B.C.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
2016 12:00 AM
End Date
2016 12:00 AM
Location
2016SSEC
Type of Presentation
Oral
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Shore protection--Washington (State)--San Juan County; Shorelines--Washington (State)--San Juan County; Coastal zone management--Washington (State)--San Juan County
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); San Juan County (Wash.)
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Text
Language
English
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Providing Incentives for Greener Shorelines
2016SSEC
Previous work done by the San Juan Initiative (2006-2008) found:
1) Current regulatory protection programs are turning people off and our education and incentive programs are not meeting the needs of the ecosystem or shoreline property owners.
2) There is a lack of accountability to ensure that people and government successfully carry out their responsibilities in a way that results in ecosystem protection.
3) Some of the most sensitive parts of the marine shoreline are being altered, and there is a high risk of losing more.
4) There is tremendous opportunity to improve protection of the ecosystem through scientific advancements and the promotion of stewardship within the San Juan Community.
San Juan County participated in developing the Green Shores for Homes program (2010-2015) in order to address 1) and 2) above. In addition, Shore Friendly Incentives funding (2015-2016) is allowing San Juan County to provide:
1) Technical assistance to waterfront property owners who are interested in soft shore stabilization techniques;
2) Information to local realtors about Green Marine Waterfront Features (based on the GSH Credits and Ratings Guide);
3) Stewardship information to waterfront homeowners using Green Shores for Homes as guidance;
4) A recognition program for waterfront property owners who are “doing the right thing” and being good shoreline stewards;
5) Criteria for expedited/streamlined restoration permitting (based on the GSH submittal requirements) for those who wish to remove hard armor and use soft shore stabilization techniques.
