Committee hears bill to allow soil bioengineering and other non‑structural shoreline techniques; supporters seek amendments
Senate Bill 504 would direct rulemaking to allow soil bioengineering systems for shoreline stabilization, a change supporters say could reduce riprap and seawalls; environmental groups support the intent but urged language changes, tribal inclusion and clearer guidance for ocean shore applications.
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Senate Bill 504 would direct the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt rules allowing soil bioengineering systems for shoreline stabilization along estuaries, coastal shorelands and the ocean shore, and would require the Department of State Lands and State Parks to participate in rulemaking and adopt conforming rules by Jan. 1, 2029, if enacted.
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