Holding Back the Sea: An Overview of Shore Zone Planning and Management

摘要

"Holding back the sea" is a predicament that is complicated by coastal development trends, eroding shore zones, and changing environmental conditions such as sea level rise. Planners are important players in shaping adaptive responses and identifying and prioritizing appropriate land-use planning strategies. This article provides an overview of existing regulatory provisions, studies, and planning efforts, as well as approaches and strategies to managing erosion of "high wave energy" and "low-to-medium wave energy" shorelines. The article also highlights the multiple sectors and stakeholders involved, and the need for continued research geared at evaluating the viability and feasibility of natural approaches such as living shorelines.