In recent years, depletion of sands in the nearshore environment along the northern Oregon and southwest Washington coasts has been documented. This erosion raises concerns about protection of economic and ecological resources in the area. The Columbia River Nearshore Beneficial Use Project was initiated to engage public and private sector...
This document summarizes a large volume of information obtained during an assessment of the environmental resources and probable effects of operation and maintenance projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on those resources. Much of the information is contained in “Volume II: Operation and Maintenance of the Channels and...