Coastal Processes Workbook. Evaluating The Risks Of Flooding And Erosion For Great Lakes Coastal Property

This workbook describes, in easy-to-understand terms, how to evaluate the likely effects of changing lake levels, storm surges, wave runup and shoreline recession on Great Lakes coastal property. It is designed to help lenders and prospective buyers make informed decisions about investing in coastal property; help realtors to make better disclosures to prospective buyers of the possible hazards to property posed by flooding and shore erosion; and to help local administrators and citizen members of planning and zoning commissions and boards of appeal make informed decisions on the zoning and development of coastal properties. This is a condensed, user version of the preceeding training manual.