Posts tagged as: erosion

USA: Bad Weather Causes Hilton Head Island Erosion

USA: Bad Weather Causes Hilton Head Island Erosion

High astronomical tides and strong winds northeastly winds created huge waves in October that continued to erode the beach at Tower Beach…  (islandpacket) Source: islandpacket, November 3, 2011;

USA: Bad Weather Causes Fort Myers Beach Erosion

USA: Bad Weather Causes Fort Myers Beach Erosion

The month of October’s rainfall is causing erosion on Fort Myers Beach. Lee County is in the midst of a renourishment project, pumping in… (nbc-2) Source: nbc-2, November 1, 2011;

Jamaica: Senator Blaims Falmouth Dredging Project for High Level of Erosion

Jamaica: Senator Blaims Falmouth Dredging Project for High Level of Erosion

Senator Dennis Meadows, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for North Trelawny is blaming the dredging of the reefs to facilitate the… BY HORACE HINES (jamaicaobserver) Source: jamaicaobserver, October 27, 2011  

USA: Innovative System to Solve Erosion Problem at Le Sueur River

USA: Innovative System to Solve Erosion Problem at Le Sueur River

At first glance, the stretch of the Le Sueur River looks like machinery-assisted chaos at best and destruction of an ecosystem at worst… By Dan Linehan (mankatofreepress) Source: mankatofreepress, October 26, 2011

USA: Jacksonville Beach Faces Erosion

USA: Jacksonville Beach Faces Erosion

The storm that passed through knocked down trees and power lines. It left behind many reminders of its visit, but it also took some away…   By Claire Simms (firstcoastnews) Source: firstcoastnews, October 11, 2011;

New Zealand: Officials Seek Public Comment on Middle Beach Erosion Plan

New Zealand: Officials Seek Public Comment on Middle Beach Erosion Plan

The public will be asked to have their say as the Dunedin City Council considers plans to combat erosion at Middle Beach that could lead to… By Chris Morris (odt) Source: odt, September 16, 2011

USA: Officials Along Florida Coast Still Concerned About Beach Erosion

USA: Officials Along Florida Coast Still Concerned About Beach Erosion

Although Hurricane Irene is expected to remain well offshore of Central Florida, officials along the coast are still concerned about beach e… (wesh) Source: wesh, August 25, 2011;

USA: Hurricane Could Cause Serious Damage in Terms of Beach Erosion

USA: Hurricane Could Cause Serious Damage in Terms of Beach Erosion

Even if a powerful storm hits more than 100 miles off Florida’s coast, it could cause some serious damage in terms of beach erosion… (wftv) Source: wftv, August 24, 2011;

India: USD 51.55 Million ADB Loan to Tackle Coastal Erosion in Karnataka and Maharashtra

India: USD 51.55 Million ADB Loan to Tackle Coastal Erosion in Karnataka and Maharashtra

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed an agreement for the first tranche ($51.55 million loan) under the $250 million Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Programme. The programme will improve incomes and reduce poverty in coastal communities in Karnataka and Maharashtra states by addressing immediate costal instability problems and [...]

USA: City of Naples to Team up with Captiva Erosion Prevention District on Beach Renourishment Project

USA: City of Naples to Team up with Captiva Erosion Prevention District on Beach Renourishment Project

The City of Naples is looking to team up with Captiva Erosion Prevention District on the next beach renourishment project. By SHANNEN HAYES (sanibel-captiva-islander) Source: sanibel-captiva-islander, August 15, 2011





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