WHAT IS COASTAL EROSION Coastal erosion is the endless reshaping of shorelines by waves currents tides storms ice rain and groundwater seepage Human activities like construction dredging CO ID: 849311
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Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas and the Coastal Erosion Management Permit Program: WHAT IS COASTAL EROSION? Coastal erosion is the endless reshaping of shorelines by waves, currents, tides, storms, ice, rain and groundwater seepage. Human activities, like construction, dredging, COULD YOU BE PLACING YOUR PROPERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT AT RISK? you live along the coast, you may need a permit for certain regulated activities on your property. This brochure explains how to comply with the law and protect your property and the environment. What are Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas? Feature Areas (NPFAs) and in areas of high erosion vulnerability. NPFAs include beaches, New York State’s CEHAs are located along the coastlines of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Long
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Island Sound, and the Atlantic coastlines of Long Island and New York City. How does DEC help protect CEHAsand reduce risk to residents? DEC’s CEHA program provides advice to maintaining the protective value of NPFAs. minimizing ooding and erosion risk. Reach out to Avoid penalties What types of activities requireExcavation, lling or dredging Removal of vegetation How do I know if I’m in a CEHA and what do I do if I am? http://on.ny.gov/2aVYuOAprogram, DEC or your community, by contacting the DEC Regional Permit Administrator for your www.dec.ny.gov/about/39381.htmlcommunity permit administrator, who can tell you: Whether your project needs a CEM Permit or Apply for your CEM Permit, and other permit(s) Wait until you receive your permit(s) before