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	Home Upcoming Events Institutions & Organizations People Projects & Programs Bays & Estuaries Reefs, Banks & Islands Environmental Issues General Facts about the Gulf Exploration History Other Online Resources Electronic Books Mexican Coral Reef Species Checklist InfoHub BioGoMx Site Search:		Techniques for Creating Living Shorelines © 2009 - 2010 Gulf of Mexico Coastal Training Living shorelines use plants and other natural materials to stabilize the shoreline, minimize coastal erosion and maintain coastal processes while enhancing the natural shoreline habitat for the benefit of property owners, as well as fish and other wildlife. Priority issues to be discussed at this event include ecosystem integration and habitat conservation. Workshop Highlights: - Detailed case studies of living shoreline projects in Northwest Florida - Field excursion to local living shoreline projects - Guided discussion of the permitting process and funding opportunities for living shorelines in Florida Location:   Pensacola, Florida, USA Dates:   June 8-8, 2010 Contact Information:   Amy Gohres: amy@weeksbay.org, +1 251-990-5004 Mike Shelton: michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov, +1 251-928-9792 Home Page URL:   http://gulfalliancetraining.org/detail.aspx?Id=28
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