TransCoastal Adaptations is working to bring Green Shores for Shoreline Development to the Maritimes so that shoreline property owners, developers and managers can implement shore-friendly practices that prevent erosion, restore healthy shoreline ecosystems, and mitigate water pollution.
The Green Shores for Shoreline Development (GSSD) Credits and Ratings Guide has been developed as a tool for waterfront property owners and managers to develop their properties in a shore-friendly way.
Green Shores for Shoreline Development applies to subdivisions and multi-family residential development projects, commercial waterfront development projects, waterfront infrastructure development (such as public walkways), parks and recreational areas, and shore design including shore protection works in public spaces.
Green Shores for Shoreline Development is a program developed by the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia, and has active chapters in BC as well as the State of Washington.
Enrolment
If you would like to create a Green Shores for Shoreline Development project, or obtain a Green Shores for Shoreline Development certification for an existing shoreline, please visit the page below for instructions:
Green Shores for Shoreline Development Credits and Ratings Guide 2020
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If you have any specific questions about Green Shores in the Maritimes, please contact our Education & Outreach Coordinator Kelly Umlah at kelly.umlah@smu.ca.
To learn more about Green Shores for Shoreline Development and find Green Shores resources, visit the Stewardship Centre for BC’s website.