Integrating sea level rise into soft shore protection design: "Sea Level Rise Ready" design
Presentation Abstract
Global sea level will very likely be rising at increasing rates, although the rates are still not known. Recent scientific findings point to higher projections than was understood just a few years ago. It is essential that we integrate these data into the design of soft shore protection and other coastal projects if they are to be successful through their design life. This poster will focus on the considerations and details of the design for one low elevation, residential property located on a north Puget Sound barrier beach, and a second, larger project located at an urban coastal park. The residential case study will feature the many facets required for implementing a “sea level rise ready” project, specifically including: scientific understanding, landowner willingness, working within nearshore habitat and permit constraints, acceptance of non-structural measures for erosion control, integrated design, and oversight during the construction process. The design featured was composed of a broad and increasing elevation backshore berm, placed large wood, and extensive native vegetation, along with a new house set well above the required coastal floodplain elevation. The second case study will feature a park constructed in a moderate wave energy, urbanized setting. The park was constructed on filled/artificial land and was subjected to persistent erosion prior to implementation of the soft shore protection project. Details will be given on the constraints, opportunities, design details, and lessons learned, along with pre-and post-project monitoring results. Together these two projects illustrate a wide range of site conditions with successfully implemented projects.
Session Title
Posters: Habitat Restoration & Protection
Conference Track
SSE18: Posters
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2018 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE18-80
Start Date
5-4-2018 11:30 AM
End Date
5-4-2018 1:30 PM
Type of Presentation
Poster
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events); posters
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Sea level--Washington (State)--Puget Sound; Shore protection--Washington (State)--Puget Sound; Beach erosion--Monitoring--Washington (State)--Puget Sound
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Puget Sound (Wash.)
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Type
Text
Language
English
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Integrating sea level rise into soft shore protection design: "Sea Level Rise Ready" design
Global sea level will very likely be rising at increasing rates, although the rates are still not known. Recent scientific findings point to higher projections than was understood just a few years ago. It is essential that we integrate these data into the design of soft shore protection and other coastal projects if they are to be successful through their design life. This poster will focus on the considerations and details of the design for one low elevation, residential property located on a north Puget Sound barrier beach, and a second, larger project located at an urban coastal park. The residential case study will feature the many facets required for implementing a “sea level rise ready” project, specifically including: scientific understanding, landowner willingness, working within nearshore habitat and permit constraints, acceptance of non-structural measures for erosion control, integrated design, and oversight during the construction process. The design featured was composed of a broad and increasing elevation backshore berm, placed large wood, and extensive native vegetation, along with a new house set well above the required coastal floodplain elevation. The second case study will feature a park constructed in a moderate wave energy, urbanized setting. The park was constructed on filled/artificial land and was subjected to persistent erosion prior to implementation of the soft shore protection project. Details will be given on the constraints, opportunities, design details, and lessons learned, along with pre-and post-project monitoring results. Together these two projects illustrate a wide range of site conditions with successfully implemented projects.
