HAG\u00c5T\u00d1A, Guam\u2014The Guam Coastal Management Program has released a new Guam Shoreline Atlas study with emphasis on shorelines experiencing erosion, containing at-risk infrastructure, or needing shore protection. <\/p>\n
The study was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District and describes the physical characteristics of Guam\u2019s shoreline. The Guam Shoreline Atlas can be downloaded at bsp.guam.gov. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis Atlas provides us with an overview of current shoreline conditions throughout Guam. With this, our shoreline managers and environmental protectors have the tools they need for us to effectively combat erosion and preserve our beaches,\u201d said Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe data in this study will be integral to our vision and action items as we implement the 2050 Gu\u00e5han Sustainability Plan in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,\u201d said Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio. \u201cIn addition to our Guam Green Growth initiatives, this research will support the sustainable and resilient economic recovery of our island.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThe study was conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District under the Planning Assistance to the States Program at no cost to the Government of Guam,\u201d said Tyrone Taitano, director of the Bureau of Statistics and Plans. \u201cWe are pleased with the completion of the Guam Shoreline Atlas and thank the USACE for their study documenting Guam\u2019s coastal erosion concerns, as well as providing crucial data for our continued shoreline planning.\u201d <\/p>\n
The Guam Shoreline Atlas was completed in two phases: field investigations and preparation of the Atlas. Field investigations were conducted to identify, photograph, document, and map existing shoreline features, conditions, and problem areas. Data collected from these investigations were used to create an interactive Portable Document Format Ground-level digital photographs captured the site characteristics and documented the shoreline condition for inclusion in this Atlas. Global Positioning System units were used to accurately map the shoreline features. Additionally, a Geographic Information System geodatabase containing compatible spatial data from the study was also provided. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe GIS spatial data is fundamental for our program\u2019s comprehensive planning efforts for coastal erosion, mitigation efforts, and continued shoreline planning efforts,\u201d said GCMP administrator Edwin Reyes.
\nFor more information, contact Edwin Reyes at (671)4759672 or edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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