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Sedimentary, My Dear Watson: How Coastal Resilience is Affected by Sediment Placement Regulation
Sedimentary, My Dear Watson: How Coastal Resilience is Affected by Sediment Placement Regulation
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Did you know that sediment could be a critical resource for coastal resilience? In this episode of the People Places Planet Podcast, host Georgia Ray speaks with Derek Brockbank of the Coastal States Organization (CSO) and Dr. Nicole Elko of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) about sediment placement regulations and the beneficial use of dredged material. Brockbank and Dr. Elko recently published a report that provides a comparative analysis of state and federal regulations on sediment in coastal zones. They discuss the role of sediment on coastal protection and restoration, obstacles to beneficial use, and best practices for policy makers. Lastly, Dr. Elko and Brockbank explain the important work that they do at ASBPA and CSO. Interested in reading their report? Find it in full here.
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Released:
Jun 28, 2023
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