Environmental problems in the coastal and wetlands ecosystems of Virginia Beach, Virginia
Final Report
Co-sponsored by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
By: Peter J. Buzzanell and Herbert K. McGinty III
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Abstract
Many of the city of Virginia Beach's beach stabilization and sewage disposal problems are the result of an inadequate understanding of the physical and biological systems. Influenced by population and economic pressures, natural systems were artificially stabilized by engineering projects that had to be constantly maintained. These same pressures continue to prevail today in spite of a new environmental awareness; changes are occurring very slowly. Furthermore, the lack of adequate sewage disposal facilities and the continued urbanization of inappropriate areas are threatening Virginia Beach's attractiveness as a resort area.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Unnumbered Series |
| Title | Environmental problems in the coastal and wetlands ecosystems of Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Series title | Final Report |
| DOI | 10.3133/70039487 |
| Year Published | 1975 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Geography Program |
| Description | ii, 13 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina;Virginia |
| City | Virginia Beach |
| Other Geospatial | Back Bay |
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