In this class, we learned about the effect humans have had to the coast. We learned that the majority of humans live near the coast. We learned about all of the natural disasters that have affected the people who live close to the waters.
This class was speaking intensive, meaning that I had to give a few presentations. This helped me with my public speaking.
Below is one of my discussion board posts that I had to submit when we were sent home for COVID.
“Read the article Restoring Surfer’s Point (Links to an external site.) and answer the following questions below. Answer the questions clearly so others who comment on you post will understand what you are saying (so use complete sentences).
1.According to the article, give two reasons why the plan was successful.
One reason why this plan was successful is because the water quality has improved in the estuary and the adjacent shoreline. Another reason is that erosion is no longer a threat to infrastructure inland from the beach.
2. The 1995 working group failed to agree to a plan in part because the County Fairgrounds believed the project’s costs would outweigh its benefits. Which cost was of greatest concern to the Fairgrounds?
The fairground had to remove its parking lot and create another one, reducing the space available to the fairground.
3. The erosion reduction plan that stakeholders agreed to in 2001 combined several strategies. List the coastal mitigation strategies that were a part of the plan.
They wanted to restore the beach’s recreational opportunities and uncluttered view. The strategy that they used was to pull away from the ocean to make room for a natural beach.
4.According to the article, which decisions by the city increased erosion?
In 1992, the bike path was eroding away again and eventually swallowed most of the bike path and some of the parking lot for the fairgrounds. Building it in the same spot was not the proper solution to deal with rising sea levels and erosion. “