Problems in Ocean City
and Assateague Island
Information on Atlantic Coast Resources
Maryland's Atlantic Coast
- Rich in natural resources
- Used as construction materials
Water Resources
- Habitats for wildlife, shellfish, and fin fish
- Source for potable water
Land Resources
- For wildlife habitats
- Agriculture
- Recreational benefits
Sources
- http://www.beachapedia.org/State_of_the_Beach/State_Reports/MD/Beach_Erosion
- http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev3_017010.gif
- http://www.mgs.md.gov/coastal_geology/offshore.html
- http://www.mgs.md.gov/coastal_geology/current_projects.html
- http://dnr.mo.gov/env/wrc/images/damsafety-th.jpg
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/ChesapeakeTidalWetlands.jpg
- http://schools.bcsd.com/fremont/Graphics/Science/Earth%20Changes/wave-erosion.gif
Created By
Eric Mangrum, Jared Elchik, Bree Goetzke, Madison Robinson, Jill Moore