Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines

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PSDS SLR Report on Coastal National Parks

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Beach Nourishment Database & Viewer

A comprehensive database of nourishment episodes in the U.S.!

National Storm Surge Database & Viewer

Locate & view storm surge measurements across the U.S.!

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PSDS Report on Cumberland Island National Seashore

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Recent Coastal News

Coastal Hazards & Targeted Acquisitions: A Reasonable Shoreline Management Alternative

Coastal Hazards & Targeted Acquisitions: A Reasonable Shoreline Management Alternative

This is the first of several case studies examining the feasibility & economics of targeted...

Federal Expenditures Related to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA)

Federal Expenditures Related to the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA)

Andy Coburn's analysis of the CBRA concluded that the CBRA has reduced federal coastal...

Coastal communities should exercise caution in using FEMA Flood Maps as the primary indicator of coastal risk.

Coastal communities should exercise caution in using FEMA Flood Maps as the primary indicator of coastal risk.

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Recent PSDS Imagery

Folly Beach SC Nourishment

Black Sea Aerial Photos

Hurricane Sandy Imagery

SC Coast Aerial Images

Hurricane Week: The Weather Channel

Featuring Director Rob Young

1) When Sandy Is the Norm: Are We Prepared for Hurricanes of the Future?

2) Protection Against a Rising Tide

3) Beach VS Road in Outer Banks

NPR Weekend Edition

Is Rebuilding Storm-Struck Coastlines Worth The Cost?

Featuring Director Rob Young

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Elwha River Restoration

Smithsonian Article: Preparing for a New River

Featuring PSDS and Director Rob Young

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