Sand sources for beach replenishment

Abstract

Generally European experience of coastal replenishment shows that main measure protecting sandy beaches from erosion is beach nourishment (Eurosion, 2004). This is very important for Lithuanian coasts, because length of eroded coastline is increasing due to global clime change and anthropogenic impact. Estimated sand deficit that have to be restored is about 1 million m3. ldquoLithuanian sea coast protection programrdquo approved by LR Environmental Ministry (2008) foresees this amount of sand necessary for beach restoration and underwater slope nourishment at the zone of most intensive recreation.