The document discusses strategies for developing a sustainable coastal environment, emphasizing the importance of addressing stormwater runoff, water quality, and habitat loss. It highlights various techniques such as green roofs, pervious pavement, water reclamation, and living shorelines to improve ecological health. Additionally, it mentions materials and methods for shoreline stabilization and pollution reduction.

1. “ Developing a Sustainable First Coast” Urban Land Institute North Florida – May 25, 2010 The Waterfront Viewpoint Where the Individual is the Cumulative

2. Stormwater Runoff Water quality degradation & algal blooms Sedimentation & turbidity Shoreline Stabilization Loss of intertidal habitat Worsening erosion offsite Water Access Projects Water quality degradation Loss of submerged & near shore habitat Wetland Fill Projects Loss of sponge / kidney / net benefits

3. French drains & perforated pipes Cisterns / rain barrels Green Roofs Pervious pavement Water reclamation / reuse Riparian Native Buffers

4. Soft Armoring Geoweb / Geogrid / Geotextiles Biologs, Gabions, Groins Breakwaters & Sills Living Shorelines – plants!

5. Decking Greenheart, Ipe, Garapa FSC wood, recycled plastic lumber Pilings Fiberglass / concrete /steel / wood Water-soluble Lubricating & Hydraulic Oils LED Lighting Pumpouts Helix Anchors Soaps / Washdown Pads Solar

7. Danielle Fondren [email_address] DHF Consulting, President TechBlue Center, Advisory Board The Rudder Club, Board Member Thank you!