Doing nothing is sometimes considered last, after other more expensive and intensive options have been undertaken with no success. But doing nothing is typically the least costly alternative and does not require permitting, unless erosion causes damage to property or infrastructure. The do-nothing alternative takes into account the level of risk you are willing to accept in conjunction with the expected uses of your property.

The “do nothing” alternative makes the most sense if there aren’t any structures on your property, in areas of critical habitat, or on beaches where erosion is minimal and a structure is located far away from the eroding shoreline, and a defined erosion rate has been determined (in consultation with local experts).