Beach Restoration Maintenance

Alice Bailey, P.E.

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û Project champions identified early in the project û Consistent communication and relationships û Maintenance consistently part of the discussion û Formal Maintenance Plan

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û Weeding û Invasive Removal û Watering û Cutting Back û Mowing û Burning û Mulching û Sweeping û Debris Removal û Watching

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Lessons learned at:

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Lessons learned at:

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Lessons learned at:

û Design for maintenance expectations

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Lessons learned at:

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Lessons learned at:

û Ongoing education and training

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Lessons learned at:

û Ongoing education and training and signage?

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Lessons learned at:

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Lessons learned at:

û A healthy start can kick off long term success

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Lessons learned at:

û Long term plan with budget= Long term success

ûMaintenance should always be a part of the discussion

û Identify champions early in the process û Provide education and training, if needed ûDesign to fit maintenance expectations û Budget for maintenance û Early maintenance is important ûOngoing maintenance can make a good

project a long term success

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