University Beach

The key components of the monitoring program are: * Shoreline position surveys * Beach profile surveys * Sediment grain size analysis * Aerial photography interpretation

Timeline of Data Collection Surveys were conducted both immediately prior to construction and post construction up to May 2005. Several abbreviated surveys were conducted between August 2001 and February 2002 to monitor the rapid change in shoreline morphology anticipated immediately after placement. Thereafter, the surveys were conducted twice annually during the spring and fall of each year. Analysis of the data up to October 2004 has been analyzed.

Purpose of the beach monitoring program:
* Document the evolution of a restored beach along a developed shoreline
* Anticipate and assess sand management needs for planning purposes
* Determine any impact of the project on the adjacent shoreline
* Provide an example of post-restoration management of a beach resource for other bayside communities with similar concerns related to loss of naturally occurring beaches.

A primary goal of the monitoring program is to identify trends and assist resource managers in anticipating where, when and how much fill material should be relocated along the existing dry beach to maintain its integrity and promote project longevity.