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Marine Mineral Resource Evaluation

 U.S. Map depicting evaluation areas.
Alabama California Delaware
Florida Louisiana Maine
Maryland Mississippi New Hampshire
New Jersey North Carolina South Carolina
Texas Virginia  

The highly successful cooperative agreement program eventually included a total of 14 states and identified hundreds of millions of cubic yards of sand deemed suitable for beach nourishment. A number of beach nourishment projects completed in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida used sand evaluated by the cooperative program including several done on an emergency basis to prevent imminent breaching. The 14 states involved in the cooperative program were: Alabama, Maine, North Carolina, California, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Virginia, Louisiana, and New Jersey.

Alabama

bullet Geological, economic, and environmental characterization of selected near-term leasable offshore sand deposits and competing onshore sources for beach nourishment. Parker, S., D. Davies, W. Smith, T. Crawford, R. Kelly, 1993.
bullet Geologic and environmental characterization and near-term lease potential of an offshore sand resource site for use in beach nourishment projects on Dauphin Island, Alabama: Appendices. Hummel, R. and W. Smith, 1995.
bullet Geologic resource delineation and hydrographic characterization of an offshore sand resource site for use in beach nourishment projects on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Hummell, R.L and W. Smith, 1996.
bullet Sand-quality characteristics of Alabama beach sediment, environmental conditions, and comparison to offshore sand resources. Kopaska-Merkel, D. and A. Rindsberg, 2005.
bullet Sand-quality characteristics of Alabama beach sediment, environmental conditions, and comparison to offshore sand resources: Annual report 2. Rindsberg, A. and D. Kopaska-Merkel. 2006
bullet The Development of an offshore Alabama sand information system Stephen C. Jones, Steve B. Darby, and David K. Tidwell 2009.

California

bullet Assessment of Offshore Sand Resources for Potential Restoration of Beaches in California:Year-one activities. Higgins, C.T., C.I. Downey, and J.P. Clinkenbeard, 2005.

Delaware

bullet Initial identification of potential sand resources: Year 2 interim report. Ramsey, K., 1994.
bullet Radiocarbon dates from Delaware: A compilation. Ramsey, K., and B. Stefanie, 1996.
bullet An evaluation of sand resources, Atlantic offshore, Delaware. McKenna, K. and K. Ramsey, 2002.
bullet Delaware offshore geologic inventory 2001 ro 2007 McKenna, K. and K. Ramsey, 2010.

Florida

bullet A geological investigation of the offshore area along Florida's central east coast (yr 1 report). Freedenberg, H., 1995.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore area along Florida's central east coast (yr 1 interim report). Freedenberg, H. and R. Hoenstine, 1995.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore area along Florida's central east coast (yr 1 interim report). Hoenstine, R., H. Freedenberg, Z. Chen, and H. Williams, 1995.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore area along Florida's central east coast (yr 2 annual report). Freedenberg, H., R. Hoenstine, N. Strong, C. Trimble, Z-Q. Chen, and A. Dabous, 1997.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore areas along Florida's central east coast (yr 3 annual report). Freedenberg, H., R. Hoenstine, A. Dabous, B. Cross, A. Willett, M. LaChance, Z-Q. Chen, and N. Strong, 1999.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore areas along Florida's central east coast (yr 4 annual report). Freedenberg, H., R. Hoenstine, A. Dabous, B. Cross, A. Willett, M. LaChance, C. Fischler, and J. Stern, 2000.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore areas along Florida's central east coast (final summary report). Hoenstine, R,. H. Freedenberg, A. Dabous, B. Cross, C. Fischler, and M. Lachance, 2002.
bullet Sand source availability investigations; the search for sand for Duval, County, Florida beach renourishment. Phelps, D. and G. Holem, 2005.
bullet A geological investigation of the offshore areas along Florida's northeast coast year four (State Fiscal Year 2005-2006) Daniel C. Phelps (P.G. # 1203), Michelle M. Lachance, James G. Sparr, and Adel A. Dabous 2007.

Louisiana

bullet Assessment of sand resources in the Trinity Shoal area, Louisiana Continental Shelf Shea Penland, David L. Pope, Randolph A. McBride, John R.Suter and Charles G. Groat 1991.
bullet Stratigraphic Assessment of the Mineral Aggregate Resources in the St. Bernard Shoals, Offshore Louisiana Pope, D., Connor, Jr. P. and Penland, S. 1993.
bullet Stratigraphic assessment of sand resources offshore Holly and Peveto Beaches, Louisiana. Ramsey, K.E. and S. Penland, 1992.
bullet Ship Shoal: Sand resource synthesis report. Kulp, M., S. Penland, and K. Ramsey, 2001.
bullet Characterization of the development potential of Ship Shoal sand for beach replenishment of Isles Dernieres. Byrnes, M.R. and C.G. Groat, 2003.
bullet Geophysical and Sedimentological Evaluation: Tiger-Trinity Shoal as Sources of Sand for Coastal Restoration Roberts, 2010.

Maine

bullet Geomorphology and sedimentary framework of the inner continental shelf of southwestern Maine. Kelley, J., R. Shipp and D. Belknap, 1987.
bullet Multi-year cooperative assessment of sand and gravel resources along the inner continental shelf of Maine: Year 1 report. Kelley, J., D. Belknap, S. Dickson, 2004.
bullet Assessment of sand and gravel resources along the inner continental shelf of Maine: Years 1,2, Outer Saco Bay. Kelley, J., D. Belknap, K. Lee, and S. Dickson, 2007.
bullet A microfossil evaluation of sediment deposits on the continental shelf, Merrimack Embayment, New England. Nathan, S., R. Leckie, and S. Mabee, 2007.

Maryland

bullet Potential offshore sand resources in northern Maryland shoal fields. Conkwright, R. and R. Gast, 1994.
bullet Non-energy resources and shallow geological framework of the inner continental shelf margin off Ocean City, Maryland. Wells, D., 1994.
bullet Potential offshore sand resources in southern Maryland shoal fields. Conkwright, R. and R. Gast, 1995.
bullet Physical inventory and repository of vibracores collected on Maryland's continental shelf. Wells, D. and R. Conkwright, 1996.
bullet Offshore sand resources in central Maryland shoal fields. Conkwright, R. and C. Williams, 1996.
bullet Offshore sand resources in northern Maryland shoal fields. Conkwright, R., C. Williams, and L. Christiansen, 2000.

Massachusetts

bullet Holocene sedimentary evolution of the Merrimack Embayment, Western Gulf of Maine. Hein, C., D. FitzGerald, W. Barnhardt, and L. Ward, 2006.
bullet Holocene evolution of the Merrimack Embayment, Northern Massachusetts, interpreted from shallow seismic stratigraphy. Hein, C., D. FitzGerald, W. Barnhardt, 2007.
bullet Holocene reworking of a sand sheet in the Merrimack Embayment, Western Gulf of Maine. Hein, C., D. FitzGerald, and W. Barnhardt, 2007.
bullet Documenting Sand and Gravel Resources on the Inner Continental Shelf: Merrimack Embayment, New England Duncan M. FitzGerald and Christopher J. Hein.

Mississippi

bullet The evaluation of shell resources in Federal waters, offshore Mississippi. Grace, C., 1995.

New Hampshire

bullet Assessment of sand resources and the geologic environment of the continental shelf offshore of New Hampshire (Annual Report). Ward, L.G., 2006.
bullet Assessment of sand resources and the geologic environment of the continental shelf offshore of New Hampshire (Final Report). Ward, L.G., 2007.

New Jersey

bullet Characterization of offshore sediments in federal waters as potential sources of beach replenishment sand: Phase 1. Uptegrove, J., L. Mullikin, J. Waldner, R. Sheridan, D. Hall, J. Gilroy, and S. Farrell, 1994.
bullet Offshore Beach Replenishment Sands Cooperative Study: Year 3. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 1995.
bullet Nearshore ridges and underlying upper pleistocene sediments on the inner continental shelf of New Jersey. Smith, P., 1996.
bullet Absecon Inlet to Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey: Vibracore Sampling Final Report. Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Inc., 1997.
bullet Characterization of sediments in Federal waters offshore of New Jersey as potential sources of beach replenishment sand: Phase 2, Year 2 Final Report. Uptegrove, J., J. Waldner, D. Hall, P. Smith, G. Ashley, R. Sheridan, Z. Allen-Lafayette, M. Goss, F. Muller, and E. Keller, 2006.

North Carolina

bullet Preliminary assessment of potential sand resource areas offshore of Nags Head. Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Hoffman, C., 1998.
bullet Interpretation of side-scan sonar records of a portion of the inner North Carolina continental shelf between Oregon Inlet and Kitty Hawk. Boss, S., C. Hoffman, and S. Riggs, 1999.
bullet Geologic framework derived from high-resolution seismic reflection, side-scan sonar, and vibracore data offshore Oregon Inlet to Duck, Dare County, North Carolina. Boss, S. and C. Hoffman, 2001.

South Carolina

bullet An evaluation of sand, mineral, and hard-bottom resources on the coastal ocean shelf off South Carolina. Van Dolah, R., M. Colgan, M. Devoe, P. Donovan-Ealy, P. Gayes, M. Katuna, and S. Padgett, 1994.
bullet Spatial analysis of bottom habitats and sand deposits on the continental shelf off South Carolina. Bury, A. and R. Van Dolah, 1995.
bullet Assessment of beach renourishment resources near Folly Beach, South Carolina. Gayes, P. and P. Donovan-Ealy, 1995.
bullet Study of shoreline migration rates and sediment budgets for Seabrook, Kiawah, and Folly Islands, South Carolina. Katuna, M., R. Blythe, M. Moeller, and B. Williams, 1995.
bullet Assessment of beach renourishment resources on the inner shelf off Folly Beach and Edisto Island, South Carolina. Gayes, P., P. Donovan-Ealy, M. Harris, and W. Baldwin, 1998.
bullet An evaluation of physical recovery rates in sand borrow sites used for beach nourishment projects in South Carolina. Van Dolah, R., B. Digre, P. Gayes, P.Donovan-Ealy, and M. Dowd, 1998.
bullet Assessment of beach renourishment resources on the inner shelf of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Wright, E., P. Gayes, P Donovan-Ealy, and W. Baldwin, 1998.
bullet Assessment of beach renourishment resources on the inner shelf seaward of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Wright, E., P. Gayes, P. Donovan-Ealy, W. Baldwin, and M. Harris, 1999.
bullet Evaluation of beach renourishment performance in South Carolina using GIS analysis. King, E. and M. Katuna, 1999.
bullet Spatial analysis of bottom habitats and sand deposits on the continental shelf off South Carolina. Weinbach, P. and R. Van Dolah, 2001.

Texas

bullet Preliminary assessment of nonfuel minerals on the Texas continental shelf. Paine, J., R. Morton, and W. White, 1988.
bullet Physical and environmental assessment of sand resources - Texas continental shelf. Morton, R., J. Gibeaut, J. Drinkwin, and C. Jennings, 1993.
bullet Physical and environmental assessment of sand resources Sabine and Heald Banks (2nd Phase 1994- 1995). Morton, R., J. Gibeatu, and K. Norlin, 1995.
bullet Report of the Sand Source Investigation of the Paleo-Sabine-Trinity Marine Features (PSTMF)Principal Investigators: Dr. Timothy M. Dellapenna, TAMUG Andres Cardenas, TAMUG Kyle Johnson, TAMUG James Flocks, USGS.

Virginia

bullet Geomorphology and sediments of the Chesapeake Bay entrance. Meisburger, E., 1972.
bullet Assessment of economic heavy minerals of the Virginia inner continental shelf. Berquist, C. and C. Hobbs, 1986.
bullet Reconnaissance of economic heavy minerals of the Virginia inner continental shelf. Berquist, C. and C. Hobbs, 1988.
bullet Study of economic heavy minerals of the Virginia inner continental shelf. Berquist, C. and C. Hobbs, 1988.
bullet Geologic framework and sand resources of quaternary deposits offshore Virginia, Cape Henry to Virginia Beach. Williams, S., 1988.
bullet Geotechnical evaluation of sand resources on the inner shelf of southern Virginia: Report & Appendices A-B. Kimball, S. and J. Dame, 1989.
bullet Geotechnical evaluation of sand resources on the inner shelf of southern Virginia: Report & Appendices C-E. Kimball, S. and J. Dame, 1989.
bullet Investigation of isolateed sand shoals on the inner shelf of southern Virginia. Kimball, S., J. Dame, and C. Hobbs, 1991.
bullet Investigation of isolated sand shoals on the inner shelf of Virginia relative to the potential for aggregate mining. Maa, J., 1995.
bullet Investigations of offshore beach sands: Virginia Beach and Sandbridge Beach, Virginia. Hardaway, C., C. Hobbs, and D. Milligan, 1995.
bullet Investigations of isolated sand shoals and associated deposits Virginia inner shelf. Hobbs, C., 1996.
bullet Sediments and shallow stratigraphy of a portion of the continental shelf of southeastern Virginia. Hobbs, C., 1997.

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