coastal preservation surfrider foundation ca chapter conference aug. 27, 2010
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Coastal Preservation
Surfrider FoundationCA Chapter Conference
Aug. 27, 2010
"Stop human interruption of natural beach processes"
Shoreline structures: seawalls, groins, revetments
Seawalls Kill Beaches
Beach Dredge and Fill (Nourishment, Replenishment, Restoration)
Watershed (sandshed)
Coastal Development
Beach is Alive
Beach Preservation Policy(ratified by BOD in 1999)Promote long term beach preservation for the benefit of the public. Protect undeveloped spaces through: • Placement of beaches and beachfront lands in public trust
• Establishment of beach setbacks based on current and
historical erosional trends • Restoration of natural sediment transport processes in
coastal watersheds
Beach Preservation Policy(cont.)Where erosion threatens existing coastal development, we advocate appropriate long-term solutions that maximize public benefit. • Landward retreat of structures from dynamic shorelines
Where landward retreat is not feasible, beach nourishment may be considered for short-term beach preservation. Under no circumstances does the Surfrider Foundation support the installation of stabilization or sand retention structures along the coastline. Such structures can protect existing coastline development but have no place in beach preservation.
Resources
Campaign Planning - Staff, Regional Managers
Experts - Staff, Environmental Issues Team (professionals)
Resources
Campaign Planning - Staff, Regional Managers
Experts - Staff, Environmental Issues Team (professionals)
Beachapedia.org - Coastal issue Wiki State of the Beach - State Coastal Program assessment and reference
Laws
US - Coastal Zone Management Act Army Corps of Engineers CA - Coastal Act, Coastal Commission Local - Local Coastal Plans, Planning Commissions, City Councils
Case Studies
Case Study:Malibu Lagoon Restoration Nancy HastingsSoCal Field Coordinator
BACKGROUND:• Created - 1984• Breach bulldozed &
wave destroyed • Surfrider's 1st victory• Lagoon health fails• Breach shifts East• Increased erosion
1970's
Present
1929
WHAT WENT WRONG:• Entire eco-system not
considered• Narrow focus on
improving only the lagoon channels
• Impacts on the beach and wave not studied
• Various enviro's and surfers joined in opposing the project
Surfers NOT: Surfrider Foundation!
PROBLEMS • Restoration did not study impacts to coast and wave• New activists unfamiliar with 10-20 year issue• Chapter unsure how to proceed - no science to go on• Chapter morale impacted by attacks from opposition
SOLUTIONS• Take a step back - Ecosystem and Chapter concerns• Hire professionals - PWA/ESA to address Chapter and
opposition's concerns. • Take the offense vs defense.• Promote positive solutions. (ie: relocate the breach)
"PROTECT THE BEACH...MOVE THE BREACH!"
Case Study:Ocean Beach, San FranciscoSloat Blvd
El Niño 2010
Bill McLaughlin - San Francisco Chapter [email protected] / 415-225-4083http://www.sloaterosionob.blogspot.com/