Chesapeake Bay Future Conditions Report. Volume 8. Navigation, Flood Control, Shoreline Erosion.

Abstract

Volume 9 consists of 3 appendices. Appendix 9, Navigation, focuses on the importance of waterborne commerce to the Chesapeake Bay. The historical significance of waterborne commerce to the development of the Bay Region, the present levels of use of the Bay's waterways and some of the navigation-related problems and conflicts are discussed and identified. The appendix further presents the results of projections of waterborne commerce in the Region and identifies possible future problem areas. Appendix 10 focuses on the conflict between man's use and development of the shoreline and the natural process of flooding. This appendix identifies both existing and projected future flood prone areas and the various measures that can be used to prevent or reduce flood damages. Appendix 11 focuses on shoreline erosion. An assessment of areas presently affected by erosion as well as areas where projected development may be threatened by erosion is addressed. Recommendations are made for preventing and/or reducing shoreline erosion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA052478

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Elements
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Flood Control
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Ridges
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering