Local Financing for Beach Nourishment at Captiva Island, Florida

by Steven P. Giannino, Tetra Tech Inc, Arlington, VA, USA,
Richard W. Stevens, Tetra Tech Inc, Arlington, VA, USA,
George M. Watts, Tetra Tech Inc, Arlington, VA, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Coastal Zone '85

Abstract:

About 200 miles of the 780 miles of recreational beach in Florida are in a critical state of erosion. Local financing of beach restoration offers a viable funding alternative for communities faced with critical erosion problems. This paper concerns a proposed locally funded beach nourishment project for Captiva Island, Florida and discusses the general design and engineering aspects of the project as well as the plan for financing.

Subject Headings: Coastal management | Beach protection and nourishment | Financing | Erosion | Islands | Water-based recreation | Project management | Florida | United States

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