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endorsed Federal participation in the project to improve and 
protect the shore line. The report of the District Engineer 
dealt with the construction of a vrotective beach in front of 
the sea wall, with local interests undertaking construction of 
a draingge system for the wall and repairs to the wall itself. 
The Beach Erosion Board recommended that the Federal govern— 
ment contribute to the improvement to the extent of one-third 
of the original cost of the sea wall." 
OHIO 
CLEVELAND AND IAKEWOOD. Completed 22 March 1948. Cooperating 
Agency: City of Cleveland. 
Report has not been transmitted to Congress, but the follow— 
ing information has been released: "The Beach Erosion Board endorsed 
Federal participation in the project to improve the beaches at 
Edgewater Park and White City Park. The report of the District 
Engineer dealt with the construction of groins and a cut-off wall, 
placement of sand fill and redistribution of sand. The Beach 
Hrosion Board recommended that the Federal government contribute 
to the improvement of the extent of one-third of the cost of 
such work." 
COOPERATIVE BEACH EROSION STUDIES IN PROGRESS 
NEW HAMPSHIRE 
HAMPTON BEACH. Cooperating Agency: New Hampshire Shore and 
Beach Preservation and Development Commission. 
Problem: To determine the best methods of preventing further 
erosion and of stabilizing and restoring the beaches; 
also to determine the extent of silting and erosion 
in the harbor. 
MASSACHUSETTS 
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BEACHES, BOSTON. Cooperating Agency: 
Metropolitan District Commission (for the Common- 
wealth of Massachusetts). 
Problem: To determine the best methods of preventing 
further erosion, of stabilizing and improving the 
beaches, and of protecting the sea walls of Lynn 
Shore Reservation, Nahant Beach Parkway, Revere 
Beach, Quincy Shore, and Nantasket Beach. 
