Riverine Sand Mining/Scofield Island Restoration
State Project Number: BA-40
Project Priority List (PPL): 14
Federal Sponsor: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Project Type: Barrier Island
Construction Completion Date: Pending
Description:
The goals of this project are to repair breaches and tidal inlets in the shoreline, reinforce the existing shoreline with sand, and increase the island width with back barrier marsh to increase island longevity. The project will create and nourish existing island habitat through the introduction of riverine sand and offshore fine sediment.
Reports Available:
Project Information:
• CWPPRA Project Page
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