Climate Change Impact on Living Shoreline Restoration
This study discusses the effects of climate change on living shorelines and oyster restoration efforts. It explores environmental challenges such as wetland loss, nutrient pollution, and changing water conditions, as well as approaches to address these challenges through innovative restoration techniques. The societal challenges associated with shoreline hardening, lack of awareness, and overharvesting are also examined, with proposed solutions to promote sustainable practices and community engagement.
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Climate Change Affect on Living Shoreline and Oyster Restorations By: Rocco Boyd and Alivia Markham
Self Introduction Rocco Boyd Old Dominion University Majoring in Biology with a concentration in Marine Biology minoring in Sustainability and Conservation Leadership Interests: Fisheries Biology and Freshwater Ecology
Self Introduction Alivia Markham Old Dominion University Majoring in Biology with a concentration in Marine Biology minoring in Sustainability and Conservation Leadership Interests: Marine biology and conservation
Intro of Lynnhaven River NOW Began in 2002 focusing on the lynnhaven river watershed Then expanded to other Virginia Beach watersheds Objectives Identify and reduce sources of contamination in our waterways To educate and engage the community and partner organizations in restoring and protecting our waterways and natural areas To restore lost habitats
Case Study topic Final Topic Climate Change affect on Living Shoreline and Oyster Restorations
Environmental Challenge Wetland and habitat loss Excessive nutrient pollution from runoff Decline in water condition Changing water conditions as a result of climate change Salinity Acidification Warming
Approach to Environmental Challenge Placement of oyster castles and establishment of reefs Buffer gardens Living shoreline installation Using Ribbed Mussels to improve water quality
Societal Challenge Shoreline hardening Walls/ rocks Lack of awareness Runoff The benefits of oysters Just for eating Better boating practices (Discharge practices) Overharvesting
Approach to Societal Challenge Pearl communities Sustainable practices Homes Businesses Schools Faith communities Education for all generations Events that include children and their parents
What we expect to get out of the internship Connect with local communities in Virginia Beach Understand some of the conservation and restoration efforts being conducted in Virginia Beach Hands on experience
