Civil Engineering / Natural Resources 797 Final Project

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Civil Engineering / Natural Resources 797Final
Project
PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO EAST HARBOR STATE
PARK
Jason M. Cervenec Lisa M. Gardner Christopher E
Wells
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LOCATION
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Background

• Site Description
• Past Management Strategies
• Boating Channels Jetties
• Seawall Revetment

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LANDSAT-7 IMAGERY AND BATHYMETRY
Current Patterns
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LANDSAT-7 IMAGERY
LAKE ERIE WATER LEVELS LAKE ERIE WATER LEVELS LAKE ERIE WATER LEVELS
DATE ELEV. D
7-13-84 174.682 -
7-13-84 174.682 D 1 1.54
9-9-84 174.338 D 1 1.54
9-9-84 174.338 U 0 0.59
9-20-94 174.353 U 0 0.59
9-20-94 174.353 D 1 10.20
10-08-01 173.789 D 1 10.20
10-08-01 173.789 D 1.73
11-09-01 173.745 D 1.73
11-09-01 173.745 -
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Background

• Northern Migration of Beach
• - Rock Islands
• - Emergency
• Reinforcement

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Current Problems

• Erosion
• -Decreased Swimming Area
• -Damaged Seawall
• -Narrow Barrier
• - Middle Harbor Wetland Preserve
• Facilities
• -Parking

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Objectives

• Preserve Wetlands
• Expand Beach
• Maintain Boating Area
• Improve traffic flow
• Permit Natural Beach Processes
• Preserve Aesthetic Beauty

(Lisa)
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Methods

• Field Data Collection
• - Interview

• Literature Review
• - Tombolo
• - Groins
• - Sand Bypass
• - Beach Nourishment
• - Dune Re-vegetation

(Jason C.)
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Beach Profile
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Effect of Erosion on the Beach Profile
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Options
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Details of Rock Islands
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Recommendation

• Additional Rock Islands to N and S
• Beach Nourishment
• - Sand Type
• Re-vegetate Dunes
• - Plants/Wildlife
• Move Boating area S
• Parking

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BATHYMETRYANDSOIL COMPOSITION
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THE END
WERE OUTTA HERE!!!!!