Beach nourishment,a practical method of erosion control |
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| Authors: | Charles W Finkl |
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| Institution: | (1) Institute of Coastal Studies, Nova University, 33004 Port Everglades, FL |
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| Abstract: | Artificial beach nourishment, the placing of sand onto eroded beaches, is increasingly employed by coastal engineers as an
alternative to structural control of shoreline erosion. Man-made beaches approximating natural forms and processes offer greater
protection against storms than eroded beaches and provide increased recreational opportunities. It is hoped that maintenance
nourishment will keep pace with subsidence and eustatic rise in sea level, primary causes of beach erosion. Even though negative
impacts of beach restoration may be short-lived and limited in scope, sound ecological engineering practices require careful
monitoring of dredging operations. |
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