West Beach, Westport, Connecticut, Sherwood Island State Park. Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment.

Abstract

Detailed Project Report present results of an analysis of beach erosion problems at Sherwood Island State Park, and investigated several alternative plans of erosion control for West Beach, the Sherwood Island State Park. Recommended beach widening by placement of sandfill along 1800 feet; also lowering of the landward portion of existing groin structure and the construction of another groin structure. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA119864

Entities

Organizations

  • New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Change
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Meteorology
  • Ridges
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges
  • Topography
  • Water Resources
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering