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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/2261| Title: | Sand stabilization with American beachgrass on north Atlantic and Great Lakes coasts |
| Authors: | Coastal Engineering Research Center (U.S.) |
| Keywords: | American beachgrass Foredunes Reservoir Beaches Storms Levee Wave storm surges Sand Erosion Beach grasses Dune systems |
| Publisher: | Coastal Engineering Research Center (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Coastal engineering technical note ; CETN-V-1. |
| Description: | Technical note General: Foredunes function as a reservoir of sand to nourish eroding beaches during storms, and as a levee to prevent the inland penetration of waves and storm surges. Dunes are often created and maintained by the action of beach grasses which trap and hold wind-blown sand. Erosion will occur if this vegetation is damaged (as by drought, disease, over-grazing, - or waves during severe storms). Damaged or destroyed dune systems can usually be restored by planting beach grasses. |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/2261 |
| Appears in Collections: | Technical Note |
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