Delaware Sea Grant College Program
Newark, DE 19716 USA
Phone: 302-831-8083
E-mail: marinecom@udel.edu
Outreach Publications: Coastal processes
July 2009
Delaware’s coast, like shoreline areas across the nation, is experiencing a tremendous population boom. The information provided in this document is intended to encourage development of projects and programs that will provide an effective means of the public and government official and communities about natural coastal hazards and associated mitigation measures.
July 2009
Delaware’s coastal areas are dynamic environments that are susceptible to a broad range of processes that can create and generate potentially hazardous conditions. This publication explores what are coastal hazards are, why Delaware is vulnerable to them, how those vulnerabilities can be minimized and managed, and the potential impacts to people, property, and natural resources.
May 2008
Two-page fact sheet that introduces a high-tech video system used by coastal engineers to monitor changes occurring along the Delaware coast.
June 2005
This detailed fact sheet describes how to identify this potentially deadly coastal hazard and what to do if you get caught in a rip current.
January 2005
A beautiful, full-color fold-out guide to native plants that thrive and bloom in Delaware's climate, and can also provide food, protective cover, and nesting sites for birds and small animals.
January 2005
An 11 by 13-inch poster providing facts about floods as well as safety tips in both English and Spanish.
August 2004
A full-color, comprehensive guide to coastal dynamics and beach management in Delaware.
January 2004
Fold-out brochure that describes the dangers and characteristics of rip currents.
September 2003
Describes dune ecosystems and the importance of sand dunes to Delaware's beachgoers.
January 2003
A detailed fact sheet that describes features and hazards associated with this common coastal storm in the mid-Atlantic region. Printed in partnership with the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Coastal Research.
February 2002
A full page tri-fold brochure that describes the impacts of the 1962 storm and provides tips to prepare yourself and your coastal home from future storms.
January 2002
Describes the warning signs of this coastal hazard and how to swim out of a rip current.
January 2000
Newspaper insert that describes coastal storms facing Delaware residents. Also includes preparation tips and definitions used in describing storms.
