Analysis and Modeling of Erosion Hazards and Sediment Delivery on St. John, U.S.Virgin Islands

摘要

Approximately 56% of St. John Island and 23 sq km of its offshore waters aremanaged as Virgin Islands National Park (VINP) by the U.S. National Park Service. In recent years the development of privately-owned land on St. John for vacation homes and tourist-related businesses has accelerated. The study grew out of Park Service concerns that development is accelerating soil erosion and sediment delivery to the marine environment.