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refers to books that are available at the Coastal Education Center in Tuckerton, NJ.Books
Association Of New Jersey Environmental Commissions. 1998. The Environmental Manual for Municipal Officials. ANJEC, Mendham, New Jersey. 176 pages.
Association Of New Jersey Environmental Commissions. 1998. Sample Ordinances for Protecting Significant Coastal Habitats.ANJEC, Mendham, New Jersey. 28 pages
Arendt, Randall. 1999. Growing Greener: Putting Conservation Into Local Plans And Ordinances. Natural Lands Trust (NLT), Media, Pennsylvania. 236 pages.
Blaikie, P.M., Wisner, B., Davis, I., Cannon, T. 1994. At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability, and Disasters. Routledge. 320 pages.
Beatley, Timothy; Brower, David J.; Schwab, Anna K. 2002. an Introduction to Coastal Zone Management. (Second Edition) Island Press. 329 pages.
Bush, D.M., Pilkey, O.H., Neal, W.J. 1996. Living by the Rules of the Sea. Duke University Press. 208 pages.
Christie, Donna R. and Hidlreth, Richard G. 1999. Coastal and Ocean Management Law (in a Nutshell) (Second Edition). West Group, St. Paul, MN. 397 pages.
Cicin-Sain, Biliana. 1998. Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management: Concepts And Practices. UNESCO/University Of Delaware. 517 pages.
Coastal Training Program, Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve. 2003. Stabilization of Eroding Bay And River Shorelines. Sponsored by Coastal Management Program, DEP & Jacques Cousteau NERR. (3-ring Binder).
Produced by Dobert, Claire and Stefan. 1994. Rivers of Sand: Exploring Barrier Islands. The Joy Foundation, Chincoteague, VA. 30 minutes.
Gabrielan, Randall. 1999. Images of America: Sandy Hook. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC. 128 pages.
Gallant, Roy A., 1997. The Story of Dunes: Sand on the Move. Franklin Watts, Danbury, CT. 64 pages.
Godschalk, D.R., Beatley, T., Bower, D.J. 1988. Catastrophic Coastal Storms: Hazard Mitigation and Development Management. Duke University Press. 275 pages.
The H. John Heinz III Center for Science Economics and the Environment, Foreword by Gilbert F. White, 1999. The Hidden Costs of Coastal Hazards: Implications for Risk Assessment and Mitigation. Island Press, 252 pages.
The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment. 2000. The Hidden Costs of Coastal Hazards: Implications for Risk Assessment and Mitigation. Island Press, Washington, D.C. 220 pages.
Klee, G.A. 1998. The Coastal Environment : Toward Integrated Coastal and Marine Sanctuary Management Pearson Education, 281pages.
NOAA. 2001. Using Remote Sensing to Address Coastal Management Issues: The Maine Project. National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC. (CD-ROM)
The Ocean City Dune Stabilization Committee, et al. July 1997. the Utility & Beauty of Coastal Dunes. 51 pages.
Platt, R.H., Beatley, T., Miller, H.C., Melville, J., Mathenia, B.G. 1992. Coastal Erosion: Has Retreat Sounded? Natural Hazards Research & Applications Information Center.
Pogue, P., Lewis, N. 1999. Coastal Hazards Mitigation: An Overview of the Policies, Programs and Activities in the Coastal Northeast. Coastal Resources Center. 99 pages.
Points, Larry & Jauck, Andrea. 1997. Ribbons of Sand: Exploring Atlantic Beaches. Sierra Press, Mariposa, CA. 32 pages.
Psuty, Norbert P. and Rohr, Erica. September 2000. Coastal Dunes: A Primer for Dune Management with Models of Dune Response to Storm Frequencies. Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, RutgersThe State University of New Jersey. 40 pages.
Psuty, N.P., and D.D. Ofiara. 2002 Coastal Hazard Management: Lessons and Future Directions from New Jersey. Rutgers University Press. 448pages.
Schueler, Thomas. 1992. A Current Assessment of Urban Best Management Practices: Techniques For Reducing Non-Point Source Pollution In The Coastal Zone. Metropolitan Washington Council Of Governments, Washington, DC. 127 pages.
Smith, K., Smith, K. 2000. Environmental Hazards: Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster. Routledge. 420 pages.
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United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. December 1996. Engineering Field Handbook Chapter 16: STREAMLINE AND SHORELINE PROTECTION. (entire document download)
Model Ordinances
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve: Coastal Resource Repository--Model Ordinances
The Coastal Resource Repository provides Coastal Decisions Makers with a range of resources, including: scientific and technical reports and books, model management plans, static maps, and dynamic maps using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology. The JC NERR has compiled a number of model ordinances that may be used to guide development and protect sensitive natural resources including Shoreline/Waterfront protection, Landscaping /Tree protection, Stormwater Management, Water Supply Protection, Open Space, Environmental Impact.
Potential Providers
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions: Resource Center
Help for environmental commissioners, citizens and local officials with information, guidance and referrals to experts via phone or email; Help in developing local GIS (Geographic Information Systems) maps for environmental resource inventories, open space plans; Sample municipal ordinances.
Duke University beach preservation
Excellent summary of beach preservation in regards to coastal hazards, with emphasis on scientific background, governmental responsibilities, and sea level rise. While primarily specific to Gulf Coast general Atlantic Coast issues are addressed. Citations included.
EPA website on coastal zone impacts
Well linked site with general information on Coastal Zone Hazards. Specifically, a link tohttp://yosemite.epa.gov/OAR/globalwarming.nsf/content/ClimateFutureClimateSeaLevel.html on Sea level rise as it pertains to the Coastal Zone.
FEMA evaluation of coastal hazards
Focus on both Oceanside and riverine systems, specifically with reference to coastal flooding and the FIRM (National Flood Insurance Mapping Program). Various links to agencies and definitions of hazard areas, including advice and regulations for homeowners.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's: Information Resource Center
The Information Resource Center (IRC) has been the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) library and information center for environmental science and technology. Two professional librarians manage a collection of books, journals, government documents and regulatory information related to environmental health, site remediation, toxicology, water resources, waste management, and more. It is the mission of the IRC to provide timely and high-quality environmental information research and services to NJDEP staff and to the general public. Our vision for the IRC is to be environmental information center whose work and resources are aligned with and critical to the priorities of the Department.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: Coastal Management Program
Data repository for NJDEP with regards to coastal issues, specifically historical Shoreline and Bathymetric data http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/shorelines/index.html . Useful for mapping net accretion/erosion zones and sediment budget calculations.
NOAA-- Coastal Hazards Information System
NOAA Coastal Hazards Information System (COHIS) general page. Of particular interest is the Project summary.http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/czm/cohis/ProjectSummary.html While focused on Georgia/Alabama, this project summary defines a case study for GIS use in Coastal Hazard Management and investigation. Full details and data are available in ArcIMS datalayers and downloaded project user manual is included.
NOAA Coastal Services Center: Coastal Management Techniques
The NOAA Coastal Services Center serves the nation's coastal resource managers. Search Coastal Management Techniques to find methods, strategies, and policies for addressing various coastal issues. The database is organized to allow a search by technique type and/or by coastal issue.
NOAA Coastal Services Center--VATA (Vulnerability Assessment techniques and Applications
Background on organization, stating goals of risk assessment and outreach for education of individuals and providing information to communities on hazard mitigation/risk assessment. Specific interest to http://www.csc.noaa.gov/vata/shoreline.pdf which shows shoreline change in relation to coastal hazards.
NOAA Coastal Services Center Hazard Information
An archive (in list form) covering topics including Natural Disasters, Weather, and Environmental topics, among others.
Rutgers University Coastal Geomorphology Department
Rutgers University research on Coastal Management issues, including beach nourishment, sediment budget, and sea level rise. Includes link page to data and some responsible agencies, and access or instructions to obtain whitepapers on Coastal Dunes and Sea Level Rise.
Stockton State College--New Jersey Beach Profile Network
General description of the Stockton College beach profiling effort which annually surveys the entire New Jersey shore. Data resource is organized with summaries and is available as annual reports. Sediment budget calculations and profile change are useful for managers wishing to characterize the general and local coastal environments of interest.
US Army Corps of Engineers--NJ Projects list/links
List of links for information on Jersey Shore projects, including beach nourishment for shore protection and "environmental restoration". Included in the sublinks are links to the final public notices on particular jobs. Keywords: Beach nourishment, Dune Maintenance, Beach Maintenance, Environmental Restoration
USGS Coastal Vulnerability to Sea-Level Rise: U.S. Atlantic Coast
Metadata file summarizing project that developed a database for coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise. Data are available in cd-rom form, and consist of GIS datalayers. Website contacts contact information for receiving cd.
Western Carolina Discussion on Coastal Hazards
General in focus with emphasis on coastal storms. Sublinks http://coastalhazards.wcu.edu/Libros/libroschapter4.htm andhttp://coastalhazards.wcu.edu/Libros/libroschapter5.htm relate to mitigation, structures, dune and beach maintenance, stabilization, setbacks, etc.
Internet Tools
Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage: New South Wales dune maintenance
Not New jersey but a good brief description of issues/ordinances related to dune maintenance, including vegetation issues and site specific concerns.
Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions: Online Resource Center
Information, tools and contacts on land use, open space, water resources, the urban environment and more.
Local Government Environmental Assistance Network: LGEAN -Toolbox
The Local Government Environmental Assistance Network has provided this toolbox as a resource to assist local government officials in their efforts to protect the environment and public health. Opening each drawer provides users with access to a variety of tools in a particular area of concern to local governments. The tools (interactive software or documents that require user input) are designed to help users perform operations and calculations necessary to fulfill environmental reporting requirements or guide the development of a helpful environmental program including topics such as Air, Drinking water, Energy, Financing, General, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Small communities, Smart growth, Solid waste, Stormwater, Urban forestry, Wastewater and Watersheds.
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve: Coastal Resource Repository--Library Resources
The JC NERR Coastal Repository Library has compiled a number of resources available for your reference. Please visit the Coastal Education Center in Tuckerton, NJ to view these resources, or Contact the JC NERR staff. You may also download the Coastal Repository Library Resources list as an Adobe PDF file. Sample Contents include Local Ecology, Geographical Information Systems, Habitat Restoration, Redevelopment , Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Management, and Planning Issues / Smart Growth.
National Sea Grant Coastal Hazards Digital Library
Repository of links to coastal storms, coastal construction, hazard management, etc. Links are to Sea Grant documents on each issue, with instructions to obtain documents not currently available digitally.
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural resources
Protection of property approach to coastal hazards, with emphasis on what is permittable. Issues addressed include sandbags, beach bulldozing, nourishment, relocation of structures, and hard structures.
NOAA--1998 Year of the Ocean review notes
Year of the Ocean notes on coastal hazard mitigation. Includes sections of education, outreach, technology, mitigation, and identification of key hazard issues and strategies.
NOAA Coastal Services Center: Coastal Management Techniques
The NOAA Coastal Services Center serves the nation's coastal resource managers. Search Coastal Management Techniques to find methods, strategies, and policies for addressing various coastal issues. The database is organized to allow a search by technique type and/or by coastal issue.
NOAA Coastal Services Center--VATA (Vulnerability Assessment techniques and Applications
Background on organization, stating goals of risk assessment and outreach for education of individuals and providing information to communities on hazard mitigation/risk assessment. Specific interest to http://www.csc.noaa.gov/vata/shoreline.pdf which shows shoreline change in relation to coastal hazards.
NOAA Coastal Services Center Hazard Information
An archive (in list form) covering topics including Natural Disasters, Weather, and Environmental topics, among others.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's: Environmental Digital Library
The NJEDL is an online library of environmental literature and multimedia related to New Jersey. The collection includes documents and reports, scientific studies, photographs, videos, maps, and more. Most of the items in this collection are considered "grey literature"--unavailable through common research tools like library catalogs and indexes.
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve: Internet Mapping Server
This dynamic Internet Map Server (IMS) incorporating a variety of New Jersey related GIS layers generated at the federal, state and local levels. This IMS site was created to help distribute data to Costal Decision Makers in support of the Coastal Resource Repository by empowering users to browse and query GIS data via the internet.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors: Best Practices Search
This tool will allow you to search the USCM Best Practices area exclusively. The goal is to help you find the Best Practices information you need quickly and accurately. Note that this will not search any other portion of the USCM Website. You may find other USCM searches in the USCM Site Search area.
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