Get an introduction to the process and components of living shorelines in Delaware in this two-day training session.

This in-depth interactive training is open to scientists, engineers, landscape professionals, government entities, marine contractors and students who want to take the first steps in understanding shoreline processes and developing natural shoreline stabilization solutions known as living shorelines.

The two-day, in-person event boasts multiple instructors from state and federal agencies, private consulting firms and non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include types of living shorelines, site evaluation, design, permitting, plants, habitat creation, example projects and site visits.

The training is hosted by the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee and the DNREC Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program. For more information, please contact Olivia Allread at Olivia.Allread@delaware.gov.

The $35 registration fee covers the training, a training binder and coffee, snacks and lunch.

This training will take place on Sept. 22 and 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attending both days of the training is required.

Registration for this training is now open.