COOPERATIVE BEACH EROSION STUDIES IN PROGRESS 



NEW HAMPSHIRE 



HAMPTON BEACH. Cooperative Agency; New Hampshire Shore and Beach 

 Preservation and Development Commission . 



Problem; To determine the best msthod of preventing further 



erosion and of stabilizing and restoring the beaches, 

 also to determine the extent of Federal aid in any- 

 proposed plans of protection and improvement,, 



MASSACHUSETTS 



PEMBERTON POINT TO GURNET POINT. Cooperating Agency; Department of 

 Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 



Problems To determine the best methods of shore protection 

 prevention of further erosion and improvement of 

 beaches, and specifically to develop plans for pro- 

 tection of Crescent B9ach, The Glades, North 

 Scituate Beach and Brant Rock. 



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 in- 

 cluded. 



HEW YORK 



JONES BEACH. Cooperating Agency; Long Island State Parks Commission 



Problem; To determine behavior of the shore during a 12-month 

 cycle, including study of littoral drift, wave re- 

 fraction and movement of artificial sand supply 

 between Fire Island and Jones Inlets. 



NEW JERSEY 



OCEAN CITY. Cooperating Agency; City of Ocean City. 



Problem; To determine the causes of erosion or accretion and 

 the effect of previously constructed groins and 

 structures, and to recommend remedial measures to 

 prevent further erosion and to restore the beaches. 



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