Setting the Standard for Living Shorelines
Living shorelines outperform seawalls — for the environment, the ecosystem, and your bottom line. Native Shorelines builds custom solutions tailored to every site, anchored by our proprietary QuickReef® system. As a leader in living shoreline construction, we’ve completed 40,000 linear feet of shoreline restoration across 8 states — protecting coastlines, rebuilding habitat, and setting a higher standard for what living shorelines can do.
Why QuickReef®?
QuickReef® living shorelines are made from a proprietary mixture of native coastal materials including limestone marl and oyster shells cemented together with a variety of custom veneers. QuickReef® instantly dissipates wave and boat energy. In oyster-rich waters, it goes further — its interstitial spacing protects spat from predators, creating a natural nursery where a living reef can take hold and grow.
QuickReef® is available in many different configurations to meet your specific project needs.
The QuickReef® difference
Our proprietary QuickReef® living shoreline system incorporates oyster shells and other native materials that don’t just block water — they work with it. Unlike hard armoring, QuickReef® structures attenuate wave energy, encourage sediment accretion, and create thriving intertidal habitat simultaneously.
- Improved water quality through oyster filtration
- Expanded fisheries habitat and nursery grounds
- Enhanced biodiversity across tidal zones
- Cost-effective versus traditional hard armoring
- Permitted across multiple coastal states
Impact by the Numbers
Native Shorelines, a Davey Company, is transforming coastal protection through patented living shoreline systems that strengthen communities while restoring marine ecosystems.
Recent Projects
Every shoreline is unique, but the problems landowners face are universal – erosion, habitat loss, property devaluation. Landowners across the county can trust Native Shorelines to protect and enhance their properties.
Our Partners
From engineers to non-profit organizations and researchers, our partners are key to our success.
