Agenda
Worksheets & Handouts
Printed copies of materials needed for class will be provided.
Videos
Corps of Engineers MD Permit Process
Critical Area Buffer Notification Form
Critical Area Information Sheet
and Mitigation Calculator
Pre-Class Assignments
Prior to Day 1
- Review & be familiar with Key References:
- Shore Erosion Control Guidelines: Marsh Creation & Waterfront Property Owners
- Permitting Terms
- Site Assessment Terms
- MDSPGP-Category A criteria
- Critical Area Buffer Resources Guide
- Watch the following videos:
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- Intro to CBLP
- Living Shorelines 101
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- Desktop Analysis Project. This assignment is due on day two, please start on it prior to day one so you have enough time to complete it. Using the Desktop Analysis Guide, and this video, complete the Desktop Analysis Form for the area outlined in red on the Base Map. You can find the existing conditions map here. Note the address on the top left corner, and the scale on the bottom left of the base map. Bring a printed copy of the form to class.
Prior to Day 2
- Review & be familiar with Criteria for MDSPGP-6 Category B permits
Prior to Day 3
- Watch the following videos:
- Designing for Sea Level Rise
- Planting Considerations for Living Shorelines
- Review the following documents:
- Common Maintenance Tasks
- Maryland JPA Instruction Manual
- Critical Area Buffer Notification Form
- Living Shoreline Waiver Request Form
Drawing & Permitting Exercise (Due by 12 noon, September 6 2024)
Full assignment details to be given in class.
- Using what you have learned throughout the workshop, refine the concept drawing begun in class and develop permit drawings for a living shoreline appropriate for the site discussed in class. Submit a pdf of the drawings to katie@cblpro.org by 12pm on September 6th.
- Complete a JPA Short form for the site design you develop. Submit along with the drawings.
- Answer the following questions pertaining to your design:
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- How will your shoreline adapt to the intermediate high rate of sea level rise?
- What is the expected life of your project?
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Additional resources for drawings: CBLP Shorelines Drawing Assignment, Sample Drawings, Base Map, Existing Conditions Map, Critical Area Buffer Notification Form, Living Shoreline Waiver Request Form, Summer 2024 Drawing Assignment
Presentation PDFs for Notetaking
PDFs of course presentations are provided in notetaking format for participants to print on their own if desired. (coming soon)
Day 1
Problem Solving & Importance of Site Evaluation
Understanding and Navigating the Permitting Process
Understanding and Navigating the Permitting Process – Spindler (unavailable)
Navigating Permitting in the Critical Area
Navigating Permitting at the Local Level
Navigating Permitting, Marine Contractors
Design & Construction – Practical Considerations
Site, Desktop Exercise, and Prep
Day 2
Living Shorelines Design Options
Day 3
Practical Monitoring Protocols
Best Practices for Permit Drawings