Volunteers monitor the movement of the shoreline in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, measuring the contour of sandy beaches using a quick and simple beach profiling survey technique. The data collected is provided to USGS to help track changes and callibrate models; local governments use this information for climate adaptation planning.
Categories
- Coastal Change
State
CA
CA
City
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Platform
Other
Other
Project Status
Active
Active
Tool type
Basic survey equipment
Basic survey equipment
Audience
scientists, decision-makers
Host
California Sea Grant; USGS, Marine Science Institute at UCSB, UCSB Coastal Fund