"SHORE-BET is designed to estimate the community benefits of marsh restoration and living shoreline projects in Virginia's Middle Peninsula, helping landowners and communities make informed decisions."
"The interactive web-based tool allows users to enter project details and receive both annual benefits and a 30-year total community benefit value, translating ecological and economic benefits into concrete terms."
"Healthier marshes and more resilient shorelines can buffer storms, support habitats, and improve water quality, but local officials need to weigh these benefits against traditional interventions."
SHORE-BET, developed by VIMS with NOAA support, is an interactive calculator for estimating community benefits of marsh restoration in Virginia. It helps landowners and resource managers make informed shoreline decisions by translating ecological and economic benefits into quantifiable values. The tool addresses the need for context in shoreline policy debates, emphasizing the importance of healthier marshes and resilient shorelines. Users can input project details to receive annual benefits and a 30-year total community benefit value, aiding in project planning and support.
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