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.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and marine engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in coastal environmental engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW OF COASTAL SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS 2. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 3. PROTECTIVE BEACHES 4. DUNES 5. HUMAN-MADE STRUCTURES 6. NON-STRUCTURAL ALTERNATIVES 7. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 8. MITIGATION DECISION ANALYSIS.

A multidisciplinary review of salt marshes, describing how they function and respond to external pressures such as sea-level rise.