Protect your home or business from shoreline erosion

Shoreline erosion can ruin your home or business!


We recently came across some interesting facts via the official website of Delaware State that we wanted to share with you.  Shoreline erosion for the East Coast and other areas of the US is a continuing problem as our oceans continues to rise every year.  This erosion can quickly threaten your home or other property, particularly in times of storm surge.  Here are some highlights from the website:

Shoreline erosion is the temporary or permanent loss of sand from the beach or dune systems. Although sea level rise is not thought to cause significant beach erosion in itself, higher water levels in combination with wind-driven waves can cause severe erosion.






















Storms are major causes of shoreline erosion, though storm-induced erosion is rather temporary or local in nature. Man-made structures like groins, jetties, and sea walls also can contribute to erosion by altering the movement of sediment along the coast.

Sea level rise is linked to shoreline migration, which refers to the gradual movement of shorelines and dune features in a landward direction, though not necessarily with any decrease in size or perceptible erosion. The illustration at right shows the typical evolution of a marsh as the sea level rises, and how hard structural stabilization of coastal property (via bulkheads or sea walls) could lead to complete wetland loss. These hard structures also deflect wave energy downward, often leading to more severe erosion at the site. Some states have banned hard-structural stabilization projects along the coastline because of their associated erosion problems.

Shorelines are one of the most dynamic areas of the ocean environment, and scientists have long known that sea level has been higher and lower in times past. By taking core samples and conducting sediment analysis, for example, geologists can determine which areas were above or below sea level at different points in the earth’s geologic history. 


http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/climatechange/pages/climatechangeshorelineerosion.aspx 

Coastal Flooding


Sea level rise also has the potential to exacerbate the damaging effects of coastal storms by increasing the severity of flooding in coastal communities. The graph above, based on tidal gauge data at Breakwater Harbor in Lewes, Delaware, shows the trend in sea level rise for this area during the 20th century. While the average daily tidal range at Breakwater Harbor is over four feet, there is a measurable rise in sea level of about one foot per 100 years. This sea level rise itself will not cause a rapid flooding event because it occurs gradually over a long period of time. However, one foot of sea level rise, when combined with a storm causing storm surge, will measurably increase flood risk and flood damage.

For more info on shoreline erosion, check out the rest of the State of Delaware's website - http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/climatechange/pages/climatechangeshorelineerosion.aspx 

The Big Bags USA system can protect you

Using the Big Bags USA system is a low cost solution to protection your property from storm surge and other shoreline erosion issues.  Our system can be easily deployed and is stack-able to provide whatever protection is needed.  Whether you need temporary protection or something more long term, we can help.  For more information, check out our website or give us a call.  If your community is struggling with shoreline erosion issues, make sure you tell them about Big Bags USA!

Please let us know if we can help you in your flood preparation planning!

If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please call at (573) 480-6699 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.

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