Beach nourishment definition

Beach nourishment means the disposal of dredged material on the beaches or in the water waterward starting at or above the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) for the purpose of adding to, replenishing, or preventing the erosion of, beach material.
Beach nourishment means the artificial replenishing of a beach by delivery of materials dredged or excavated elsewhere.
Beach nourishment means the placement of beach-quality sediment on an eroded beach to restore it as a recreational beach, provide storm protection for upland property, maintain a restored beach by the replacement of sand, or serve other similar beneficial purposes.

Examples of Beach nourishment in a sentence

  • Beach nourishment and bioengineered erosion control projects may be considered a normal protective bulkhead when any structural elements are consistent with the above requirements and when the project has been approved by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

  • Beach nourishment and bioengineered erosion control projects may be considered a normal protective bulkhead when any structural elements are consistent with the above requirements and when the project has been approved by the department of fish and wildlife.

  • Newlove, Director of Recreation Facilities and Programs, Community Services, dated January 14, 2003, to the Community Services Committee Meeting of February 5, 2003, re: AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR INCREASING SENIORS’ PROGRAMMING (FileR48) be received; and, That staff be directed to investigate the use of the former cafeteria building at the former OPP site for seniors’ programs with the existing users at Centennial Recreation Centre and the Seniors’ Council.

  • Beach nourishment means the artificial replenishing of a beach by delivery of materials dredged or excavated elsewhere.

  • Beach nourishment and bioengineered erosion control projects may be considered a normal protective bulkhead when any structural elements are consistent with the above requirements and when the project has been approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.


More Definitions of Beach nourishment

Beach nourishment means the technique of placing sand or cobble
Beach nourishment means the maintenance of a restored beach by the replacement of sand.
Beach nourishment means the placement of sand or gravel along a section of shoreline that has been deprived of natural sediment inputs.
Beach nourishment means the technique of placing sand or cobble fill consistent with existing beach conditions along the shoreline to widen the beach and provide a buffer against coastal erosion and wave attack.
Beach nourishment means the process of replenishing a beach with material (usually sand) obtained from another location
Beach nourishment means the process of replenishing a beach with material (usually sand) obtained from another location by mechanical, hydraulic or other means.
Beach nourishment means a restoration or shoreline stabilization activity in which selected beach material is deposited at one or several locations.