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Shoreline Protection and Restoration

This document provides guidance to help residents protect water quality, stabilize shorelines, and provide important habitat through the establishment of waterfront buffer zones. These are shoreline plantings of shrubs, grasses, and trees that intercept pollutants from surface runoff and shallow groundwater before they can reach our bays, streams, or lakes. Buffer zones provide an environmentally friendly way to protect shorelines from erosion and provide important habitat for juvenile fish, shellfish, waterfowl, and other wildlife. They also provide refuges for some of our native coastal plants. Additionally, many people are discovering that Florida’s native flora can provide attractive and functional landscaping. This guide includes information on techniques, appropriate plants, permitting, and related topics. For more information, please contact Paul Thorpe at (850) 539-5999 orPaul.Thorpe@nwfwmd.state.fl.us.

Shoreline Brochure Pt.1 (4.2 MB)

Shoreline Brochure Pt.2 (2.1 MB)