MASSACHUSETTS (Cont.) 



MARTHA'S VINEYARD. Cooperating Agency: Division of Waterways, Massachu- 

 setts Department of Public Works. 



Problem: To determine the best methods of restoring and stibilizing 

 beaches and bluffs on the island of Martha's Vineyard 

 between East Chop and the entrance to fidgartown Harbor. 



NANTASKET AND REVERE BEACHES. Cooperating Agency: Metropolitan District 

 Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 



Problem: To re study the problems at Nantasket and Revere Beaches 



(previously studied in 1950) to determine the best methods 

 of restoring and protecting the beaches and protecting beach 

 developments. Federal assistance in periodic nourishment 

 of beach fills in accordance with the policy established by 

 Public Law 826, 84th Congress , is also to be considered. 



NEW JERSEY 



STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Cooperating Agency: Department of Conservation and 

 Economic Development. 



Problem: To determine the best method of preventing further erosion 

 and stabilizing and restoring the beaches, to recommend 

 remedial measures, and to formulate a comprehensive plan for 

 beach preservation or coastal protection. Current studies 

 cover the shore from South Amboy to Shrewsbury River in 

 Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays. 



ATLANTIC CITY. Cooperating Agency: City of Atlantic City. 



Problem: To determine the effect of Public Law 826, 84th Congress on 

 the existing authorized project for beach erosion control. 



PERTH AMBOY. Cooperating Agency: New Jersey Department of Conservation 

 and Economic Development. 



Problem: To determine the best method of restoring adequate recrea- 

 tional and protective beaches and providing continued 

 stability to the shores within the area Second Street to 

 Fayette Street. 



COASTAL INLETS OF NEW JERSEY. Cooperating Agency: Department of Conserva- 

 tion and Economic Development, State of New Jersey. 



Problem: To determine causes for shifting of inlet shores and shoaling 

 of entrances, and effects on adjacent shores and general shore 

 processes; and to develop and recommend measures to prevent 

 erosion of the shoreline and loss of sand, to improve recrea- 

 tional beaches, and to stabilize inlets for navigation needs. 

 Current studies include Great Egg Harbor, Townsends and Cold 

 Spring Inlets. 



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