Table 2. Atlantic and Gulf Coast State Beach Nourishment Program Summary

State Beach Nourishment Policy Related Policies State Funding Program

Alabama

Yes A B C D E No

Connecticut

Yes B C D E Yes

Delaware

Yes A B C D E Yes

Florida

Yes B C D E Yes

Georgia

Yes A B C D E Case-by-Case

Louisiana

Yes A B C D Yes

Maine

No A B C D No

Maryland

No A B C Yes

Massachusetts

Yes A B C D E Yes

Mississippi

Yes A B C Yes

New Hampshire

Yes A B C D E Case-by-Case

New Jersey

Yes A B C D E Yes

New York

Yes A B C D E Case-by-Case

North Carolina

Yes A B C D E Case-by-Case

Rhode Island

Yes A B C D E No

South Carolina

Yes B C D E Case-by-Case

Texas

Yes A B D E Case-by-Case
Virginia Yes A B C Yes

Source: NOAA 2000.

Policies Related to Beach Nourishment

  1. Near Shore Sand Mining
  2. Dredge and Fill
  3. Sand Scraping/Dune Reshaping
  4. Dune Creation/Restoration
  5. Public Access