Dealing with Coastal Erosion - The Spectrum of Erosion Control Methods

Dealing with Coastal Erosion – The Spectrum of Erosion Control Methods

August 17, 2015

Woods Hole Sea Grant

“The Spectrum of Coastal Erosion Control Methods” provides information about the various methods of erosion control and compare their relative impacts. Loss of shoreline property leads to a desire to protect homes from damage, however there are times when the desire to protect upland property conflicts with the ecosystem services provided by natural landforms. The key to responsible erosion control is to increase the resilience of the property while not negatively affecting the coastal resource areas. By starting at the top of the spectrum and addressing each method until a feasible alternative is reached, applicants can show full diligence that all other options that have lower potential impact have been examined. This publication has been requested by town officials, homeowners, and engineers indicating wide acceptance of the materials.

Group of people removing ghost nets from a beach.

Alabama

Biden-Harris administration invests $27 million to support community-driven marine debris solutions through Investing in America agenda

Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This funding will support innovative research and foster local coalitions to address urgent marine debris issues by using NOAA Sea Grant’s partnered approach to bring science together with communities for solutions that work.

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Community members and city leaders gathered during a listening session to identify key climate readiness needs in Erie, Pennsylvania during June of 2023. (Photo by

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Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $60 million in funding to help train and place people in jobs that advance a climate-ready workforce for coastal and Great Lakes states, Tribes and Territories as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda under the Inflation Reduction Act. To date, awards like these from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda have created more than 270,000 jobs across the country.

The funding will support nine projects around the nation, with $50 million going directly to the projects and $10 million for technical assistance to support the grantees.