An Examination of the History and Political Processes Involved in the Reclamation of Alameda Beach, Alameda, California
This paper examines the history and political processes which transformed the eroded tidal flats of the Alameda shoreline into today's Alameda Beach. The innovation and tenacity...
Coastal Area Management in the South Pacific Islands
Within the broad framework provided by the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme a coastal area management programme, SOPACOAST, is underway. Its approach is broad, encompassing...
Economic Benefits to Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Fishermen From Water Pollution Control and Habitat Restoration
Water pollution, primarily by herbicides and nutrients contained in agricultural runoff and in waste treatment plant effluent, appears to be a major cause of the decline in abundance of...
Redevelopment of a Commercial Fishing Harbor: A Tale of Three Cities (
The paper referred to in this abstract forms a trilogy of the author's presentation at previous Coastal Zone Symposium at which he traced the development of two small fishing...
OTEC: At the Brink of Commercial Reality?
The development of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) has traditionally been a question of technological feasibility and economics. Recent research and design developments, however,...
Aquaculture Development and Coastal Zone Management in Southeast Asia: Conflicts and Complementarity
Many Southeast Asian countries have developed elaborate and extensive programs in the development of aquaculture especially coastal agriculture, primary in response to economic and population...
Molluscan Communities of Laguna Madre, Texas: Man's Impact
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that due to human intervention the two parts of the Laguna Madre now differ in molluscan species composition and the most heavily-impacted...
Overlooked Tools that Build Coastal Constituencies
The need for public involvement was recognized by the authors of the original Coastal Zone Management Act in 1972. Detailed requirements and recommendations were set forth on Public participation...
Marine Mammal Management in Alaska: Problems and Potential
Alaska's interest and intent in applying for management of 10 marine mammals has generated both support and opposition and has raised concerns about the development of adequate...
New Tools for Economic Evaluation of Channel Deepening Projects
The Institute for Water Resources has developed a data base to facilitate economic evaluation of channel deepening projects. After extensive research, data elements were selected from...
The Effect of Erosion Upon Coastal Property Values
The effect of long-term severe erosion upon coastal property values is tested at a site along the Pacific Coast of Washington State. Statistical analysis of mean sales values suggests...
Identification of Consciousness and Behavior of Japanese and the Living Environment in a Coastal Zone
Japan's policy of coastal zone management has changed from placing emphasis on seaside disaster prevention, industry location, and harbor construction to creating the amenities...
Building Around a Building
Many, maybe most, construction disasters occur as the result of the failure of temporary structures. Despite the fact that temporary structures have a critical effect on the speed, safety...
Risky Waters
Risk assessment is a tool engineers use to clarify the impact and issues associated with various choices and perspectives. Because problems and projects related to water have such a significant...
EEZ Governance in Australia, Canada, the United States and New Zealand
All four nations listed in the title claim 200-mile exclusive resource zones based on the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf...
The EEZ: Potential and Problems for Ocean Management
The emergence of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) represents the culmination of efforts to devise a transitional zone between the territorial sea, in which the coastal state has sovereignty...
Canada's Policy for National Marine Parks
The paper reviews some of the unique characteristics of marine ecosystems that demand management considerations distinct from those applied to terrestrial ones. The second part presents...
Common Priorities for Managing Marine Protected Areas: Results from an International Seminar
In 1986, representatives from 22 countries participated in the International Marine Protected Area Management Seminar. The Seminar provided an opportunity to identify and discuss major...
Rocky Habitat Mitigation Using Artificial Reefs in Puget Sound, Washington
In Puget Sound, Washington, artificial reefs are being studied to determine their potential to mitigate for man-caused degradation of rocky habitat. These studies demonstrate the biological...
Vertical Shelter From Hurricanes: Risk Perceptions and Politics
To reduce risks posed by high hurricane evacuation times, vertical shelters have been proposed. This paper presents a preliminary assessment of key decision makers' reactions...
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