Date of Award
Spring 2000
Document Type
Legacy Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Marine Science
College
College of Science
First Advisor
Paul T. Gayes
Abstract/Description
In the first part of this century, 90% of the U.S. coastal barrier environment was left unscathed by urban development. However by 1982, over 40% of our coast had been developed and the remaining area was disappearing at a rate of 5000 acres annually. This sudden exploitation of the coast called for immediate government attention and consequently the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982 (CBRA) was implemented. The objectives of this thesis are to analyze the original legislation, to establish an understanding of the issues faced by the key players, and to determine the effects of CBRA on the coastal environment.
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Recommended Citation
Gray, Kimberly Ann, "Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982: An Analysis of the Legislation and its Effects" (2000). Honors Theses. 214.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/honors-theses/214