Check List of Data Useful in Erosion Control Projects
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Tide Data (annual and monthly) MHHW, MLLW, MHW, MLW, MW
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Wave Climate Data (average, 10, 20, 50 year storm, etc., periods and heights)
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Sand Transport Data (prevailing direction, volumes, seasonal changes, sources and sinks)
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Sand Grain Size Distribution Data
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Water Quality Measures (turbidity, salinity, nitrates/nitrite/ammonia levels, etc.)
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Aerial Photographs (historical and current)
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Site History (storm impacts, developments, special influences)
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Bathometry (as detailed as possible, especially in project areas)
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Bottom Survey (physical such as bottom type, depth to firm substrate and biological such as corals, sea grasses, reefs, fish present at or near the project)
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Permit Records (information of current or previous permits for the project)
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Engineering Drawings (Autocads, drawings, or other construction plans)
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List of Project Goals (for example desired beach width, desired swimming area, etc.)
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Project Budget Expectations (basic range of expenditures expected to spend for desired erosion outcome)
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List of Contacts (Names, emails, contact information for people involved in the project such as permitting agencies, architects, engineering firms, client decision makers, etc.)