Environmental and economic impacts that come as a result of a number of proposed solutions to erosion and flooding have been analyzed. The DEIS outlines its purpose, goals and objectives and sets the framework for the analysis through a description of the areas affected by erosion and flooding. While authoring the document, the Team recognized the significance of the Pacific Ocean shoreline to Ocean Shores, the State of Washington and to the United States itself. Because of this, analysis was done with a large audience in mind. People from all over the state, country and world come to Ocean Shores to enjoy its sandy six-mile long stretch of beach, the temperate climate and the incredible and unique wildlife habitat.
People come here to relax, vacation and enjoy the quiet surroundings.
Ocean Shores is the most widely used destination resort community in the State. It is imperative that all environmental and economic issues are taken into consideration in order to determine the least damaging strategy for coastal erosion management. In Ocean Shores, our environment is our economy. The Team used a compilation of resources to analyze environmental and economic impacts. Data from the Southwest Coastal Erosion Study being developed by the United State Geological Survey and the State Department of Ecology was used to describe the existing environment and to analyze specific impacts.