From researching new methods to supporting our partners programs, we enjoy staying up-to-date with what’s going on in the living shorelines world. Below are some of our current initiatives and interests.

Delaware’s Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)

Underwater grasses, also known as submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), bay-grass, or seagrass, are plants that live underwater in shallow areas of bays, rivers, streams and ponds. These plants have roots, stems, leaves, and flowers just like the plants you see on land, but they grow completely underwater.

Plastic Shell Bag Alternatives

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Project is now in its second year, and results show that two of the three biodegradable materials tested may be viable alternatives to plastic shell bags. This work would not be possible without collaboration with Rutgers University Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, American Littoral Society and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Delaware Bay Coastal Program.

In the Works: Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project

The 4,900 linear-foot project is located on the shores of the Thompson Island Nature Preserve. . Roughly 68 acres in size, the preserve holds rich cultural history to the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, hosts significant archaeological resources, rare species, and ecologically-unique habitats.

Wondering what calls a living shoreline home? We’ve showcased some of our favorite species of plants and animals you may see in these shoreline stabilization areas.