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Title: Mitigating Shore Erosion along Sheltered Coasts
Author : Committee on Mitigating Shore Erosion along Sheltered Coasts
Release Date : January 04, 2007
Genre: Earth Sciences,Books,Science & Nature,
Pages : * pages
Size : 4242 KB

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Like ocean beaches, sheltered coastal areas experience land loss from erosion and sea level rise. In response, property owners often install hard structures such as bulkheads as a way to prevent further erosion, but these structures cause changes in the coastal environment that alter landscapes, reduce public access and recreational opportunities, diminish natural habitats, and harm species that depend on these habitats for shelter and food. Mitigating Shore Erosion Along Sheltered Coasts recommends coastal planning efforts and permitting policies to encourage landowners to use erosion control alternatives that help retain the natural features of coastal shorelines.