One method to characterize functions and ecosystem-wide processes for amendments to Shoreline Master Programs

1. This presentation offers just one way to characterize the shoreline function and ecosystem-wide processes for amendments to SMP. This is not the only method , nor necessarily the best, it is merely a way that Ecology believes is adequate to address the intent of the rule.This presentation offers just one way to characterize the shoreline function and ecosystem-wide processes for amendments to SMP. This is not the only method , nor necessarily the best, it is merely a way that Ecology believes is adequate to address the intent of the rule.

2. This is the text from the Rule describing inventory and analysis steps. The bolded text are the steps that must be completed for characterizing shoreline function and ecosystem -wide processes. The italicized text references the place in the rule these steps are described.This is the text from the Rule describing inventory and analysis steps. The bolded text are the steps that must be completed for characterizing shoreline function and ecosystem -wide processes. The italicized text references the place in the rule these steps are described.

10. The ecological function of a shoreline is inferred through an inventory and analysis of its physical & biological features and modifications. Sometimes it�s clearer than others. Sometimes a place will have multiple ecological functions. Identifying what you know and don't know about your jurisdiction's shorelines is part of the characterization process. (paraphrasing from the Act) The overall goal is to protect the state's shorelines against adverse impacts while fostering reasonable and appropriate uses To most effectively achieve this balance between use and protection, we must recognize that the observable features of the shoreline, both physical and biological, are the consequence of underlying ecosystem processes. These processes occur both at the local shoreline as well in further removed areas of the larger landscape. Interruption of these ecosystem processes, either local or distant, from various shoreline uses, may have an impact on the observable shoreline features and the habitat they create. The intent of the rule is to encourage an ecosystem perspective that acknowledges and responds to these connections. The ecological function of a shoreline is inferred through an inventory and analysis of its physical & biological features and modifications. Sometimes it�s clearer than others. Sometimes a place will have multiple ecological functions. Identifying what you know and don't know about your jurisdiction's shorelines is part of the characterization process. (paraphrasing from the Act) The overall goal is to protect the state's shorelines against adverse impacts while fostering reasonable and appropriate uses To most effectively achieve this balance between use and protection, we must recognize that the observable features of the shoreline, both physical and biological, are the consequence of underlying ecosystem processes. These processes occur both at the local shoreline as well in further removed areas of the larger landscape. Interruption of these ecosystem processes, either local or distant, from various shoreline uses, may have an impact on the observable shoreline features and the habitat they create. The intent of the rule is to encourage an ecosystem perspective that acknowledges and responds to these connections.

11. I'll show a riverine shoreline example, moving through the analysis steps. I'll show a riverine shoreline example, moving through the analysis steps.

18. Summary of physical features

21. Summary of biological features

24. Summary of modifications