Ecological and Environmental Impacts of Construction in the Coastal Zone
Abstract
Engineering works have been developed to alter the coastline to suit man's desires. However, imperfect knowledge of the nature of the forces acting in the coastal zone and their effects has resulted in unexpected or undesirable effects. Frequently such alterations create substantial conflicts between uses. For instance, use of the waters for waste disposal, resulting in pollution, directly conflicts with recreational and fishing uses. The filling of wetlands for use in residential, industrial, or port construction conflicts with wildlife and estuarine preservation, recreational uses, and fishing interests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 15, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA269196
Entities
People
- E. O. Gangstad
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers