HJR109 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David SessionsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Living shorelines. U.S. Corps of Engineers encouraged to issue national permits
Summary: This resolution expresses Alabama's support for living shorelines and urges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue a nationwide permit for living shorelines.
What This Bill Does
The measure acknowledges that living shorelines can reduce erosion while preserving land-water connections important to Alabama habitats and coastal economies. It notes there is currently no nationwide permit for living shorelines and references existing Alabama permits ALG10-2011 and ALG11-2011. It urges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue a new nationwide permit for living shorelines in future nationwide permit reissuances, aligned with those existing permits. It commits Alabama to expanding living shorelines and protecting waterfront communities and resources.

Who It Affects
Alabama waterfront communities and coastal areas, who would benefit from broader use of living shorelines to reduce erosion and protect habitats.
Industries relying on healthy waterways (fishing, seafood, hospitality, tourism) that could gain from improved shoreline management and habitat health.
Developers and property owners along shorelines who would seek permits for shoreline stabilization under a nationwide permit for living shorelines.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which would be urged to issue a new nationwide permit for living shorelines, and the Alabama Congressional Delegation, which would receive a copy of the resolution.

Key Provisions
Expresses commitment to expanding the use of living shorelines and long-term conservation of Alabama's water resources.
Urges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue a new nationwide permit for living shorelines in upcoming nationwide permit reissuances, consistent with ALG10-2011 and ALG11-2011.
References existing shoreline-related permits ALG10-2011 (Living Shorelines General Permit) and ALG11-2011 (Armoring Systems and related devices) as the basis for encouraging living shorelines.
Requires that a copy of the resolution be provided to each member of the Alabama Congressional Delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative