Laws, Policies & Permits
“Living shoreline” means a shoreline management practice that provides erosion control and water quality benefits; protects, restores or enhances natural shoreline habitat; and maintains coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, stone, sand fill, and other structural and organic materials. Code of Virginia §28.2-104.1
Commonwealth of Virginia
- Senate Bill 964 – 2011 (pdf)
- Living Shorelines Group 1 General Permit – 2015 (pdf)
- Living Shorelines Group 2 General Permit – 2017 (pdf)
- Tidal Shoreline Laws & Policies for more information
US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District
- Nationwide Permit 13 - Bank Stabilization – 2022 (pdf)
- Nationwide Permit 54 - Living Shorelines – 2022 (pdf)