Benefits of Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure, or living shorelines, possess an immense amount of multifaceted benefits following their execution.
Broadly these benefits include:
Green infrastructure reduces:
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Wave energy and height
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Erosion
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Property damage
Green infrastructure improves:
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Coastal biodiversity
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Water quality
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Habitat health
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Coastal communities' sense of security
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Coastal resilience and preparedness
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Ecosystem services
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Economic value of the surrounding area
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Tourism and recreation activities
How can living shorelines be implemented in the future?
The associated benefits of living shorelines transcend the division between society and the environment much like the realm of coastal management aims to. Therefore the implementation of green infrastructure as a form of coastal management holds the potential to resolve both issues simultaneously.
How can I get involved to help?
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Spread awareness of this coastal management approach
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Educate yourself and others on the duality and abundance the benefits of this have to offer
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Advocate for green infrastructure being the first line of defense considered when attempting to protect coastal communities
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Volunteer for organizations and efforts utilizing this technique