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The Federal Beach Nourishment Program

The Federal Beach Nourishment Program: Challenges Opportunities.

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The Federal Beach Nourishment Program

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    1. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 1 The Federal Beach Nourishment Program: Challenges & Opportunities Howard Marlowe Marlowe & Company, LLC www.marloweco.com

    2. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 2

    3. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 3 How Much Federal Money is Available?

    4. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 4

    5. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 5 FY 2008 President asked for $54 million We could have used $257 million We got $101 million

    6. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 6 FY 2009 President asked for $12.5 million We could use $275 million We will get $???? million

    7. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 7 W R D A ‘07

    8. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 8 Key Provisions Congressional Support (once again!) for federal beach nourishment program (Sec. 2018) Regional Sediment Management (Sec 2037) Alternative Technologies (Sec. 2038) “Corps Reform” (Sec. 2031)

    9. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 9 Purpose of the Federal Program Prevent damage to shores and beaches Promote and encourage the healthful recreation of the people 33 U.S.C. 426(e)(a) (passed by Congress August, 1946)

    10. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 10 Purpose of the Federal Program (cont’d) Encourage the protection, restoration, and enhancement of sandy beaches Including “beach restoration” and “periodic beach nourishment” On a comprehensive and coordinated basis 33 U.S.C. 426(e)(a) (passed by Congress August, 1946)

    11. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 11 Purpose of the Federal Program (cont’d) Environmental Protection & Restoration WRDA 1996 (Section 210)

    12. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 12 Administration Policy 1983 – 1986: Recreation becomes a four letter word 1995 – Now: Clinton and Bush Administrations’ Anti-Beach Nourishment Policies Impact on Project Design Impact on Funding

    13. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 13 Now & Hereafter NOW Entire Corps Budget: Grossly Inadequate Beach Projects: Every Member of Congress for him/herself HEREAFTER Increase Corps funding www.wateresourcescoalition.org Get the appropriators the info they need to make more rational decisions

    14. Copyright 2008 by Marlowe & Company, LLC 14 Questions? Marlowe & Company, LLC 1667 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 www.marloweco.com howard.marlowe@marloweco.com

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