Responses to coastal erosion in Alaska in a changing climate : a guide for coastal residents, business and resource managers, engineers, and builders

Smith, Orson P. (Author). Hendee, Mikal K. (Added Author). Alaska Sea Grant College Program. (Added Author).

Summary: This well-illustrated book addresses the basics of coastal erosion along Alaska's huge and diverse shoreline, and reviews options for responses available to residents and managers of coastal resources. Readers will find recommendations for land development that avoid active erosion and thus reduce the risk of later loss, and choices for communities to prevent losses to contiguous coastal property and coastlines.

Record details

ISBN: 1566121655
ISBN: 9781566121651
Physical Description: iv, 115 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
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Publisher: Fairbanks, Alaska : Alaska Sea Grant College Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, [2011]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Shoreline processes -- Alaska coastal settings -- Coastal erosion response options -- Revetments and seawalls -- Beach nourishment and beach groins -- Permitting requirements.