Beach Profiling Volunteer Resources
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These resources are available for program volunteers as well as for public use and information regarding the program. Any group or individual interested in developing a profiling program at their local beach should first investigate access to and ownership of the beach as many locations are privately owned.
Datasheets, Annual Schedules, and Instructions
Beach Profiling Training Video
Program Paperwork
Youth Volunteer Application
General Program Information
Fact Sheet: Tracking Beach Erosion Could Help Management
Geological Coastal Processes (Maine Geological Survey website)
Maine Property Owners Guide to Managing Flooding, Erosion, and Other Coastal Hazards
Published Resources
The Ferry Beach Field Guide: An Ecological Tour Of New England’s Coastal Ecosystems
Increase your knowledge of New England’s coastal ecosystems with this handy, fun and easy-to-use field guide. This unique 120-page guide is organized by ecosystem and includes the most common species found in each.
Atlantic Coast Beaches: A Guide to Ripples, Dunes, and Other Natural Features of the Seashore
Written for a general audience, Atlantic Coast Beaches: A Guide to Ripples, Dunes, and Other Natural Features of the Seashore covers everything, from microscopic nematodes to the potentially cataclysmic changes occurring along the coastline due to rising sea level. Its clear writing, illustrative photographs, and instructive diagrams answer some curious questions, such as why do some sands bark and sing, how do miniature sand volcanoes form, and how do barrier islands migrate?
These resources are available for program volunteers as well as for public use and information regarding the program. Any group or individual interested in developing a profiling program at their local beach should first investigate access to and ownership of the beach as many locations are privately owned.