Beach Management Survey: An Examination of Attitudes and Concerns of Coastal Property Owners, Resort Merchants, and Realtors in Sussex County, Delaware

摘要

The report examines the effects of beach erosion and sea-level rise on beachfront property. In addition to the enormous economic impacts associated with erosion, potential concerns also include serious personal injury or loss of life. Delaware, like many coastal states, is faced with the problem of erosion and beach management. Major decisions are currently being made, and will need to be made in the future, to address the problem. The report provides results of a survey that examined the attitudes and opinions of coastal property owners, resort merchants, and realtors on various aspects of erosion and beach management issues.