Students will be introduced to ideas of managed retreat and relocation of communities in coastal environments due to repeated impacts from coastal hazards; they will consider the idea of multi-layered defenses and continue to examine the rebuild versus retreat debate.
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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To Read |
In addition to reading all of the required materials here on the course website, before you begin working through this module, please read the following required readings to make sure you are familiar with the content so you can complete the assignments.
Extra readings are clearly noted throughout the module and can be pursued as your time and interest allow. |
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If you have any questions, pleaseĀ use the Canvas email tool to contact the instructor.
Links
[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/15/opinion/a-beachfront-retreat.html
[2] http://www.wnyc.org/story/265238-rebuild-or-retreat-jersey-shore-after-sandy/
[3] http://www.cakex.org/case-studies/restoration-and-managed-retreat-pacifica-state-beach
[4] https://www.climate.gov/news-features/climate-case-studies/restoring-surfers-point
[5] http://www.teebweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TEEBcase-Managed-realignment-for-coastal-protection-UK.pdf
[6] https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/this-staten-island-neighborhood-is-about-to-become-a-wetland
[7] http://ensia.com/voices/in-a-global-warming-world-protect-and-rebuild-or-retreat/
[8] https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Portals/56/117_1.pdf