III. BEACH RENOURISHMENT AND NEARSHORE HARDBOTTOM
Beach nourishment projects occur frequently in Florida and often these activities result in direct and indirect impacts to hardbottom. This session will examine the impact considerations associated with beach nourishment projects. Issues addressed will include: nearshore and offshore hardbottom, mixing zones, direct and indirect impacts; hardbottom mapping and monitoring techniques; assessing mitigation; and environmental permitting challenges. Examples of hardbottom impacts and the regulatory challenges will be discussed. Come prepared to listen, learn, and participate!
