DESCRIPTION
Analysis of shoreline permit activity
The project completed a spatially explicit analysis of major shoreline permit activity in San Juan County from 1972 through 2005. The Shoreline Permit Analysis provides a baseline for a detailed retrospective analysis of shoreline land use activity and future planning processes. In addition, project results can be used to further our understanding of the relationship between shoreline development and nearshore habitat condition. Results are currently being applied to ongoing planning processes including the San Juan County Ecosystem-Based Initiative, the San Juan County Critical Areas Ordinance update and implementation planning for the San Juan County Marine Stewardship Area.