Coastal dunes: a primer for dune management with models of dune response to storm frequencies

Because the preservation and restoration of coastal dunes can be almost entirely a community effort and responsibility, this booklet is directed towards assisting communities to understand dune processes and establish effective dune management programs. It provides guidance to communities as they develop strong dune maintenance programs to restore, to repair, and to enhance their dunes. The booklet also describes the processes which govern New Jersey's coastal dunes, and offers management strategies directed at the community level to maximize the function and effectiveness of their dunes. Lastly, the document includes a model ordinance which communities can adopt or incorporate into existing dune maintenance activities.The publication code for this report is: NJSG-00-45