Will Hurricane Katrina impact shoreline management?

Orrin H.Pilkey discusses in this selection, the impact of hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi coast and the aftermath of its damage caused by unnecessary replenishment of shorelines. Post-storm rebuilding is more detrimental to the beaches and to the public. Moreover, Federal Government funding through taxes is an unfair solution to the restoration of the damaged beaches. Coastal property owners take advantage of government funding to build bigger buildings, which affect the shorelines. Property owners therefore, should bear the cost of infrastructures on shorelines, if it is at the detriment of the aquatic system. To conclude, coastal community and a stronger presence of scientists should participate in public hearings in order to respond better to the growing environmental impact on shorelines due to infrastructures.

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