easements, and rights-of-way; (4) hold and save the United States free from 

 all claims for damages that may arise either before, during or after prose- 

 cution of the work; (5) assure that water pollution from sources within 

 the jurisdiction of local authorities that would endanger the health of 

 bathers will not be permitted; (6) assure continued public ownership of 

 the beach and its administration for public use only. The Board further 

 recommends that the adequacy of work proposed by local authorities, detailed 

 plans, specifications, assurances that the requirements of local cooperation 

 will be met and arrangements for prosecuting the entire project be approved 

 by the Chief of 'Engineers prior to commencement of work,, 



COOPERATIVE BEACH EROSION S TU DIES IN PROGRESS 



NEW HAMPSHIR-i, 



HAMPTON BEACH. Cooperative Agency; New Hampshire Shore and Beach 

 Preservation and Development Commission . 



Problem: To determine the best method 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 

 -DIstridt Commission (for the Commonwealth 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 Park- 

 way, Revere Beach, Quincy Shore, Nantasket Beach. 



SALISBURY BEACH. Cooperating Agency: Department of Public Works (for 

 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts). 



Problem: To determine the best methods of preventing further beach 

 erosion. This will be a final report to report dated 

 26 August 194-1 o 



CONNECTICUT 



STATE OF CONNECTICUT. Cooperating Agency: State of Connecticut 



(Acting through the Flood Control and Water Policy Commission), 



Problem: To determine the most suitable methods of stabilizing 

 and improving the shore line. Sections of the coast 

 will be studied in order of priority as requested by the 

 cooperating agency until the entire coast is included. 



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