Sentences with phrase «used beach nourishment»

Since the first project of its kind in the U.S. at Coney Island, N.Y., in 1922, coastal managers have used beach nourishment — essentially importing sand to replace sediment lost through storms or erosion — to restore damaged beaches, but it is laborious and expensive.

Not exact matches

Sand, gravel, and other mineral resources from the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) are often used in beach nourishment, wetlands restoration, and other coastal restoration projects to address erosion issues.

UF researchers used erosion data and post-storm nourishment strategies after hurricanes Ivan and Dennis and Tropical Storm Katrina struck the island, which is part of Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach.

But they say their model can be used to inform nourishment decisions at any beach.

Using the model, coastal managers can assess tradeoffs ─ spending vs. benefits ─ of beach nourishment that will provide the most benefit for vulnerable species, adjacent residential areas and military installations, Muñoz - Carpena said.