“Erosion
is a natural process and shorelines in the Great Lakes region are constantly
changing shape. Developing an understanding of the natural processes at work
and identifying the level of protection needed for specific sites are important
considerations in planning a project,” says guide author Roy Widrig, a Coastal
Hazards and Processes Specialist with New York Sea Grant, Oswego, N.Y.
Readers
will learn about managing shoreline properties for better drainage and bluff
stabilization, nature-based erosion management features such as coir logs and
sills, and traditional hard or gray structures. The guide outlines the
different types of each shoreline management option and discusses the design
considerations, limitations, and effects on coastal processes and delicate
coastal ecosystems.
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| A small rubble mound groin with vegetation along Lake Ontario; photo: Roy Widrig, NYSG |
Photos in
the illustrated guide include shoreline management options seen along New
York’s Great Lakes shoreline along Lake Ontario at:
· Irondequoit Bay in Monroe County
· Chimney Bluffs and Sodus Bay in Wayne County
· Chimney Bluffs and Sodus Bay in Wayne County
· Sterling in Cayuga County
· Selkirk Shores State Park and
Sandy Island Beach in Oswego County; and at
· Westcott Beach State Park and
Chaumont Bay in Jefferson County.
To learn more about New York Sea Grant, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York, visit www.nyseagrant.org.
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