RECENT COASTAL PROCESSES AND BEACH PROJECT SUMMARIES

Coastal Environments conducted a study to analyze sediment transport in the vicinity of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, located in Carlsbad, California. Results of the analysis were used to evaluate disposal options for sediments dredged from the lagoon.

Coastal Environments conducted a detailed analysis of the proposed Pacific Coast Highway Bikeway that will extend approximately two miles along the coast. Coastal Environments evaluated coastal processes to assess risks from waves and possible future erosion of the proposed bikeway to minimize the potential for structural damage.

Coastal Environments designed a plan to restore the swimming area and water quality of the La Jolla Children's Pool by reducing the beach width.

Coastal Environments conducted a detailed analysis of wave damage, subsidence, and differential settlement of marine structures at King Harbor, in Redondo Beach, California.

In response to a need for sand on Oceanside beaches, a potentially beneficial program of exchanging sand for trash was initiated. The program concept was to truck San Diego trash to La Paz County landfill and return Arizona desert sand to San Diego beaches in the return trip.

Coastal Environments has been monitoring sediment deposits in Los Penasquitos Lagoon, located in San Diego, California, for Los Penasquitos Lagoon Foundation (LPLF). LPLF objectives require that the entrance channel to the lagoon remain open to tidal flushing to enhance water quality.

Coastal Environments investigated the beach stability, and coastal processes at Harbor Beach. The observed beach width changes included seasonal changes and longterm fluctuations from flooding and major wave storms.

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