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    • Case Study

    Community Leadership Paves the Way to Promising Erosion Treatment

    A project that mimics aspects of cobble sand beaches virtually stopped the erosion of shoreline uplands in pilot studies aided by NOAA and Washington State’s coastal zone management program.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Erosion and Shoreline Recession
    Flooding – Coastal
    Assets
    Critical Facilities
    Property
    Sources
    NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast
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    Organizations

    NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast

    Relevant Options

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