Evaluating the response of a pilot dune restoration project on an urban beach to an extreme wave surge event
Kyle Emery,
Timothy Baxter,
Maxmilian Callahan
et al.
Abstract:Coastal dunes are globally recognized as natural features that can enhance coastal resilience and protection from wave events, storm surges, coastal flooding, and longer- term sea level rise. As a result, dune restoration is being increasingly used along urban and natural coasts as an adaptation option for climate change. However, information on the performance of restored dunes in response to extreme events is limited. On urban beaches where management includes grooming, dunes are often degraded or absent, le… Show more
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