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Environmental Assessment for the Shoreline Protection Project in Bazoria County

As a direct result of Hurricane Rita’s storm surge and intense wave action along the Village of Surfside Beach shoreline, severe erosion and damage occurred resulting in losses to the shoreline and damage to structures located along the beach. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is considering funding the construction of a revetment structure to be located along the seaward side of Beach Drive to provide protection to Beach Drive and public infrastructure landward of Beach Drive. The shoreline is currently proximately 120 feet from Beach Drive and has lost approximately 30 feet per year due to erosion from 2004 to 2006 (Texas General Land Office [GLO] 2007). Without protection against beach erosion, the roadway and public infrastructure could be damaged or lost entirely in future storm events.

Document Details:

Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Educational Institutes and Professionals Businesses / Professionals Floodplain Managers General Public / Households Federal Agencies Hazard Mitigation Officers State, Local and Tribal Representatives Planners Emergency Personnel and Managers Historic Preservation / Environmental
Hazard Types:	Coastal Storm
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques Public Outreach and Education Documents for Public Review and Comment Sustainable Development and Environmental Considerations Floodplain Management Mitigation Planning Hazard Science and Information FEMA Grants and Training Resources
Program:	HMGP - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Last Update Date:	08/15/2007 01:34 PM

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