Living Shoreline Academy

Carteret Community College’s Living Shoreline Academy offers a comprehensive series of courses designed to protect and sustain waterfront ecosystems. The program focuses on three key areas:

• Living Shoreline Theory & Stabilization: Explore the principles of living shorelines, including construction, permitting, and natural stabilization techniques used across Coastal North Carolina.
• Structures & Design: Dive deeper into site assessments, design considerations, materials, construction techniques, and permitting processes for successful shoreline projects.
• Sustainable Coastal Landscaping: Learn to identify and use native, salt-tolerant plants to reduce erosion, create natural buffers, and enhance coastal resilience.

Whether you’re a property owner, landscape professional, or conservation enthusiast, the Living Shoreline Academy equips you with the tools and knowledge for sustainable coastal management.