Green Shores

The City of Courtenay has adopted the Green Shores method to repair shoreline erosion. This approach focuses on sustainable techniques that protect the environment while addressing erosion issues.

In 2016, repairs and site restoration were completed at two locations in south Courtenay:

  • Riverway Walkway near 29th Street
  • Sandpiper Drive

The Green Shores method

July 12, 2016 media release: Shoreline Repairs Planned for South Courtenay

The Green Shores method preserves and restores physical processes, enhances shoreline habitat, and reduces pollution to the aquatic environment. In practice it may involve reshaping beach slopes to make them more stable, partially embedding large logs in the beach and securing them with underground anchors, wire rope and ballast boulders. These logs help absorb wave energy, trap sediment and create opportunities for vegetation growth, The retained sediment can also provide spawning habitat for forage fish.

For more details:

Green Shores restoration: before and after comparison