Environmental effects report for interim beach maintenance at Ocean City, Maryland (February, 1980) / State of Maryland, Coastal Resources Division -- Appendix A. Economic rationale for preservation of the Ocean City beaches (January 4, 1980) / prepared by Penny S. Davis and Vernon L. Fahle -- Preliminary report: interim beach maintenance at Ocean City (July 19, 1979) / prepared by Trident Engineering Associates, Inc. -- Final report: interim beach maintenance at Ocean City (August 30, 1979) / Prepared by Trident Engineering Associates, Inc.; project manager, Richard H. Wagner ; principal investigator, Joseph M. Caldwell.

"The proposed action is to provide interim beach maintenance of Ocean City, Maryland, beach. The interim approach consists of constructing a system of short groins along the northernmost 8 miles of Ocean City beach. The proposed action is expected to stabilize the existing beach and thereby maintain the recreation potential and storm protection presently provided by the beach. Some additional protection will be provided by the sand fill as well."--Transmittal letter.

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