Table 5. Alternatives Used in the Final EIS for the Coast of Florida
Erosion and Storm Effects Study, Region III, Palm Beach, Broward and Dade
Counties,
Florida
Source: USACE 2002c - http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/dp/spp.htm.
| Alternatives | ||
| No Action | Beach fill with periodic nourishment | Relocation of structures |
| Rezoning beach area | Beach fill with periodic nourishment stabilized by off shore breakwater or artificial reef | Flood proofing of structures |
| Modification of building codes | Beach fill with periodic nourishment with maintenance material from updrift inlet | Abandon or modify navigation projects |
| Construction of setback line | Beach fill and periodic nourishment stabilized by groins | Sand tightening of jetties |
| Moratorium on construction | Seawalls | Upgrading or construction of sand plants for renourishment |
| Flood insurance | Beach fill with periodic nourishment and hurricane surge protection | Use of sand from offshore borrow areas for beach fill |
| Evacuation planning | Beach fill with periodic nourishment and hurricane surge protection – off shore breakwater or artificial reef | Use of beach compatible sand from the maintenance dredging of navigational channels for beach nourishment |
| Establish a no-growth program | Near shore berms | Use of upland sand sources for beach fill |
| Condemnation of land and structures | Beach fill with near shore berms | Use of Bahamian sand for beach fill |
| Various non-structural combinations | Stabilization of beaches and dunes by vegetation | Various combinations of any of these |
| Revetment | Feeder beach | |