Shoreline Management
The San Diego region's beaches provide recreational opportunities and are a vital component of the economy. In recent years, our work has evolved from focusing on erosion control to planning for and adapting to impacts from sea level rise.
Current Shoreline Management Projects
Serves as a clearinghouse for data and projects affecting nearshore resources.
Regional Shoreline Monitoring Program
Measures the changes in beach width over time, documents the benefits of sand replenishment projects, and helps improve the design and effectiveness of beach fills.
Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program
Provides protocols and templates for a generic regional opportunistic sand program for California.
Coastal Regional Sediment Management Plan
Seeks consensus driven regional sediment management guidance and policy.
Regional Transportation Infrastructure Sea Level Rise Assessment and Adaptation Guidance
Analyzes potential sea level rise impacts to regional transportation facilities such as highways, bikeways, trails, light and heavy rail.
Past Shoreline Management Projects
2001 Regional Beach Sand Project
Placed sand on 12 local beaches in 2001.
2012 Regional Beach Sand Project
Placed sand on 8 local beaches in 2012.
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